Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 17, 2023

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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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The piece, which appears in the Health Affairs blog, looks at the state of telehealth in the U.S. It also makes some recommendations on how to think about telehealth in the […]. Today I read an interesting piece by Sean Cavanaugh, chief policy officer of ACO sponsor Aledade Inc. and how we got where we are.

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eVisit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

New Bipartisan Legislation Would Preserve Federal Telehealth Policies – Healthcare IT News.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

MAY 26, 2022

Scanning through the collection of blog posts from April and May, the obvious has finally occurred. At the insistence of customers and prospects, technology offerings (beyond telehealth) will be required in all of these settings, especially at home -- and so as long-predicted , they must proliferate and improve.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 13, 2020

Telehealth Is As Good As In-Person Care? Consider the Telehealth Evidence While the data clearly has shown that telehealth is just as good as in-person care for a wide variety of healthcare issues, it is clear that telehealth is not … Read more. The post Telehealth Is As Good As In-Person Care?

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American Well

JUNE 25, 2017

Addressing the barriers facing telehealth, despite its low cost and high efficacy. the Helping Expand Access to Rural Telehealth (HEART) Act targets the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) strict limitations on RPM reimbursements in rural areas. are on Medicaid and/or Medicare. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.)

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American Well

JUNE 25, 2017

Addressing the barriers facing telehealth, despite its low cost and high efficacy. the Helping Expand Access to Rural Telehealth (HEART) Act targets the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) strict limitations on RPM reimbursements in rural areas. are on Medicaid and/or Medicare. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.)

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care innovations

MAY 16, 2018

Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have generated hope among health plans, insurers, providers and patients that Medicare telehealth reimbursement is set to expand significantly in the year ahead. The Rural Health Strategy & Medicare Telehealth Reimbursement.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 11, 2024

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. These may include wearable devices, mobile apps, telehealth platforms, and remote monitoring software.

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Iris Telehealth

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In this post, we’ll share how you can improve patient satisfaction by implementing an emergency department (ED) telehealth program, increase access to care, and integrate solutions like telepsychiatry across departments. ED telehealth services improve patient satisfaction and access. The future of telehealth in the ED.

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GlobalMed

MARCH 30, 2020

From medical emergencies to ordinary exams, telemedicine is shattering healthcare barriers all over the world. Yet for some clinicians, telemedicine is still shrouded in mystery – often because they’re not sure how to get started. But today’s telemedicine tools can enable evidence-based care and data sharing. Know your options.

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American Well

JANUARY 15, 2016

This week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) unveiled the Next Generation ACO Model , which allows select Medicare ACOs to assume more risk in service of pursuing efficient and effective patient care. The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) published a press release in support of the Next Generation ACO Model.

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American Well

JANUARY 15, 2016

This week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) unveiled the Next Generation ACO Model , which allows select Medicare ACOs to assume more risk in service of pursuing efficient and effective patient care. The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) published a press release in support of the Next Generation ACO Model.

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care innovations

APRIL 25, 2018

million in telehealth claims per year “did not meet Medicare requirements,” the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has thrust new light upon America’s byzantine telemedicine reimbursement policies and the limitations they place on the expansion of value-based care.

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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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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MARCH 6, 2018

In 2018, updates and changes impacted telehealth policy across the nation. To supplement information provided in the webinar, the South Central Telehealth Resource Center would like to share information and resources regarding national and regional changes that may be helpful to you. Go to the Medicare Telehealth Services section.

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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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American Well

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Telemedicine enables health plans to deliver convenient, affordable, high-quality care to members. But to maximize its impact, health plans need to take full advantage of telehealth’s capabilities. Many members may not know what telehealth is, which means the first thing health plans should do is build awareness.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

There is good news for those who have had uncertainties over billing for telehealth procedures. At the start of November 2017, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) passed their final rules for the 2018 Quality Payment Program (QPP) and Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). A Look Ahead for Telemedicine Reimbursement.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

There is good news for those who have had uncertainties over billing for telehealth procedures. At the start of November 2017, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) passed their final rules for the 2018 Quality Payment Program (QPP) and Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). A Look Ahead for Telemedicine Reimbursement.

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eVisit

JANUARY 17, 2019

What’s this new thing called Telemedicine? For starters, it’s not new! I t’s more than 40 years old and was developed as a way to use improvements in communication technology to bring quality medical diagnoses and care to individuals in remote parts of the world.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Telemedicine enables health plans to deliver convenient, affordable, high-quality care to members. But to maximize its impact, health plans need to take full advantage of telehealth’s capabilities. Many members may not know what telehealth is, which means the first thing health plans should do is build awareness.

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InTouch Health

APRIL 30, 2020

Across the country, doctors and healthcare providers are using telehealth to communicate with and treat their patients during the coronavirus pandemic. Telehealth allows providers to remotely treat their patients, so neither party has to worry about possibly being infected with the virus. Helping Providers Establish a Digital Future.

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Health Populi

MARCH 31, 2021

Read about a wonderful development from Communidad Partners, working with the Veritas Impact Partners group, channeling telehealth to housing programs serving residents with lower incomes. Here’s your link to “Housing Is Key To Health” in the Medecision Liberation blog. It’s brilliant.

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care innovations

JUNE 13, 2018

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has worked for years to increase awareness of digital healthcare, highlighting how telemedicine trends are changing the American healthcare industry in fundamental ways , like the rise of the nursing informaticist and nurturing diversity in healthcare IT.

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American Well

MAY 25, 2016

Telemedicine Today: May 2016. Welcome to the May 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! Being at the American Telemedicine Association conference reminded us yet again why we find healthcare, and specifically telemedicine, to be so inspiring. 6 Tips on Health System Telemedicine Integration.

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American Well

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Throughout 2018, we witnessed across-the-board advances in the world of telemedicine. In 2018, more states introduced telemedicine parity reimbursement laws. In 2018, more states introduced telemedicine parity reimbursement laws. More payers added telehealth to their benefits. Hindsight is easy.

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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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American Well

MARCH 29, 2016

Each month Avizia shares some of the latest news from the telehealth industry, including research, events, legislation, insight and more. Telemedicine is Still Unknown to Patients. We dug a little deeper and found that 42% of those who aren’t using telemedicine simply prefer to see their doctor in person. So why the disparity?

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American Well

FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Telemedicine Today. Each month Avizia shares some of the latest news from the telehealth industry, including research, events, legislation, insight and more. 5 Factors Driving Telehealth to Top $1 Billion by 2018. Read more about these 5 factors driving 24/7 care through telehealth. Health Affairs Blog.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MAY 12, 2021

Identify RPM medicare CPT codes. Additional Resources: Telehealth Roundup: Remote Patient Monitoring. Telehealth Roundup: RPM Billing Panel Discussion. Blog Post: Remote Patient Monitoring Helps Uncover Child’s Undiagnosed Condition. Blog Post: Remote Patient Monitoring Helps Uncover Child’s Undiagnosed Condition.

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Iris Telehealth

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In this post, we’ll share how you can improve patient satisfaction by implementing an emergency department (ED) telehealth program, increase access to care, and integrate solutions like telepsychiatry across departments. ED telehealth services improve patient satisfaction and access. The future of telehealth in the ED.

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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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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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American Well

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Welcome to the September edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! For those new to this feature, we share the telehealth industry’s hottest news, events, legislation, insight and more. As we bid farewell to summer, Avizia is excited to continue influencing positive growth throughout the Telemedicine industry.

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Redox

JULY 31, 2023

cut in physician fees The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2024 has landed, igniting backlash from many industry groups. Learn more Telehealth Providers get creative with hospital at home Health systems are designing their own acute care at home programs, and not everyone is going with the CMS model.

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InTouch Health

APRIL 10, 2020

Healthcare Facilities Are Using Telemedicine to Remotely Connect with Patients During the Outbreak. Demand for telehealth services has been on the rise for decades, but the coronavirus outbreak has dramatically increased usage rates around the United States. and beyond. Keeping the General Public Safe. Several major U.S.

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