Health Populi

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The first graphic shown here illustrates the authors’ view on the digital evolution of HaH from delivery of care (migrating from in-person to fully virtual), telecomms (from telephone to embedded HIPAA-compliant video conferencing), and remote monitoring, moving from patient-reported data of vital signs to wearable sensors.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 10, 2023

Behavioral health professionals stand out as the biggest winners, with more recent legislative action in their favor than any other professional group, particularly with regard to practicing telehealth and telemedicine across state lines. This article answers common questions and summarizes some of the key legal issues involved.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) are two technologies that have revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered in the modern era. Telehealth is the use of electronic information and communication technologies to provide health-related services remotely, such as virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and patient education.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

Behavioral health professionals stand out as the biggest winners, with more recent legislative action in their favor than any other professional group, particularly with regard to practicing telehealth and telemedicine across state lines. This article answers common questions and summarizes some of the key legal issues involved.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Consumer need is driving the development of telehealth programs across the country. Provider access to affordable broadband and delivery methods, such as smart phones, tablets and iPads, are driving telehealth to become a delivery platform that can meet consumer needs. Reimbursement is also key to telehealth program growth.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 29, 2023

Behavioral health professionals stand out as the biggest winners, with more recent legislative action in their favor than any other professional group, particularly with regard to practicing telehealth and telemedicine across state lines. This article answers common questions and summarizes some of the key legal issues involved.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

As healthcare systems and providers modernize (or build) their technology stacks, it will be more important than ever to prioritize privacy and to understand new regulations at the state level, from HIPAA, and from the FTC. cut to physicians who treat the country’s most vulnerable patients through Medicare.

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GlobalMed

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The report, which calls telehealth “one of the most promising quality of life opportunities in the United States today,” looks closely at the lack of broadband access in rural areas. The report also noted the omission of telehealth in disaster planning, response and recovery.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Medicare Part B coverage for RPM services opens up avenues for healthcare professionals to harness physiological data, refine care plans, and minimize denied claims. Any patient covered by Medicare Part B is eligible to enroll in RPM, receiving 80% coverage for the program. Accessibility and Coverage: The good news?

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GlobalMed

MARCH 24, 2020

Organizations like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Department have quickly modified their policies to increase access and reimbursement. CMS has changed some of their reimbursement rules, such as now reimbursing telehealth visits regardless of the originating site of the patient.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are a set of codes developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reimburse healthcare providers for the services provided through RPM. This can help to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

One often neglected legal requirement by telehealth practitioners involves translation or language access services for limited English proficient (LEP) patients. This law applies to includes hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers that receive federal funding in any form, including Medicare or Medicaid.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 30, 2023

In this article, we will explore the major challenges facing the healthcare industry, and offer insights and solutions for industry leaders to address them. One solution to address the shortage of health professionals is the use of telehealth , which enables remote care and consultation.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

the title of the article updating the winter 2022-23 sick-season asked. The updated ACO Reach payment model from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sets forth a value-based model of capitated payments to physicians who meet quality and spending targets – combined with a plan to deal with health equity.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 26, 2023

California was the first state to codify telehealth practices 25 years ago. The state’s updated laws are relevant to clinicians everywhere because they are based on telehealth best practices and published competencies. Is It Better for Clinicians to Have Their State Remain Mute about Telehealth Laws? In a word, no.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

California was the first state to codify telehealth practices 25 years ago. The state’s updated laws are relevant to clinicians everywhere because they are based on telehealth best practices and published competencies. Is It Better for Clinicians to Have Their State Remain Mute about Telehealth Laws? In a word, no.

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