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Reimbursement Repercussions for April 2023 End of Public Health Emergency

Telebehavioral Health Institute

While the official end of the public health emergency (PHE) was extended to April 2023 for many federal government programs, two federal actions will further extend the deadline for federal Medicare reimbursement until at least December 31, 2024. Other repercussions of the end of the PHE include the return of HIPAA and licensure enforcement.

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How the Centers for Medicare Services Supports and Regulates Remote Patient Monitoring Services

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

In this digital age, where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) plays a crucial role in regulating and supporting RPM services. This article provides an in-depth exploration of CMS’s involvement in RPM, its significance, challenges, and future prospects.

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The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 3 – Temporary Changes Until The End

Mend

In part 3 of our blog series, Mend reviews the temporary changes that will end on May 11, 2023. What about telehealth HIPAA compliance? As we near the PHE ending on May 11, 2023, providers must know which Medicare changes were only temporary and which are now permanent. However, this exception will end after the PHE is over.

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How to Stay Compliant with the Medicare 8-Minute Rule for Physical Therapy

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The Medicare 8-Minute Rule is a critical component of billing for physical therapy services. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the Medicare 8-Minute Rule for Physical Therapy. Medicare adds up the total number of units charged to calculate the final payment amount.

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Telemedicine Today (#tday): September 2015

American Well

Welcome to the September edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! As we bid farewell to summer, Avizia is excited to continue influencing positive growth throughout the Telemedicine industry. As we bid farewell to summer, Avizia is excited to continue influencing positive growth throughout the Telemedicine industry.

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Can you identify 7 qualities of a successful telehealth program?

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

New legislation at state and federal levels is making it possible for telehealth services to be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance carriers. Successful telehealth programs use adequate bandwidth, HIPAA-compliant software, appropriate hardware and delivery methods that meet patient needs.

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Introducing Healthcare Cybersecurity Solutions: The Safest Way To Protect Your Patients

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Second, the healthcare industry has unique compliance requirements, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, which sets standards for the protection of electronic healthcare information. Cost-effective solutions are also possible through careful planning and prioritization.