Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 2, 2023

News and Research The American Telemedicine Association’s ATA Action submitted two letters to the Drug Enforcement Administration about its proposed rules regarding the remote prescribing of controlled substances. In this week’s edition, one story is, let’s just say, a little foolish. It is the beginning of April, after all.

Nursing 82

Nursing Medical Billing Primary Care EHR 82

Health Populi

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Three in four large firms covers telemedicine in 2018, KFF found. This coverage line item is fast-growing, from the 27% low mark in 2015 of large companies covering telemedicine to 63% in 2017 and 74% in 2018. Adoption of wearable tech and mobile health apps in companies’ wellness programs is expanding.

Telehealth 157

Telehealth Telemedicine Medical Billing Health Data 157

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Based on Trilliant Health’s calculations in this analysis, we project a provider deficit of over 200,000 primary care providers. adults saying inflation has made it harder to pay medical bills. In particular, 21% of consumers with medical debt say the primary source of that debt was due to the bills from doctor visits.

Primary Care 240

Primary Care Medical Billing Medicare Patient Experience 240

Henry Kotula

JUNE 21, 2020

While the survey didn’t ask people why they were putting off care, there is ample evidence that medical bills can be a powerful deterrent. “We She and her doctor have relied on telemedicine appointments to reduce the risk of infection. While some of his patients have returned, others are staying away.

Medical Billing 41

Medical Billing Medicare Primary Care Telemedicine 41

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Digital health advocates also expressed mixed feelings, with the American Telemedicine Association representatives saying the organization appreciated some of the provisions in the bill while noting other ways in which it fell short. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) saying they hadn't had time to read the mammoth legislation.

Medical Billing 161

Medical Billing Telehealth Medicare Public Health 161