Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A Health Affairs study found that telemedicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic was lower in communities with higher rates of poverty – suggesting that the industry must address the digital divide in order to ensure widespread access to virtual care. During the COVID-19 period of the study, researchers found that 30.1%

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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. The post How the Centers for Medicare Services Supports and Regulates Remote Patient Monitoring Services appeared first on DrKumo.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The news isn’t all good, as ONC noted in a blog post , as 68% of vendors are also using some form of proprietary APIs as well. Roughly 83% of clinicians agree that telemedicine is effective for managing chronic conditions , according to a SteadyMD survey.

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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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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

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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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 29, 2023

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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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

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). Before, CMS had different telehealth rates and codes for both Medicare and Medicaid, as did most private insurers. Creating an Industry Standard.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

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). Before, CMS had different telehealth rates and codes for both Medicare and Medicaid, as did most private insurers. Creating an Industry Standard.

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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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American Well

MARCH 29, 2016

Telemedicine is Still Unknown to Patients. HealthMine Possibly the moment we cringed the most this month is when a new study found that most consumers have no idea what telemedicine is… More than 50% of respondents said they won’t use telemedicine, but 90% of those using telemedicine love it and say it has reduced their healthcare costs.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Telemedicine enables health plans to deliver convenient, affordable, high-quality care to members. Here are four ways top telemedicine health plans are enhancing their programs and delivering better care to members: Driving Member Awareness. To combat these issues, top telemedicine health plans are offering care via telehealth.

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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

JUNE 25, 2017

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. Of the 107,000 telemedicine visits for Medicare beneficiaries recorded in 2013, approximately 40,000 of them served rural areas. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.)

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American Well

JUNE 25, 2017

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. Of the 107,000 telemedicine visits for Medicare beneficiaries recorded in 2013, approximately 40,000 of them served rural areas. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.)

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American Well

FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Telemedicine Today. Large health plans and even the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are starting to reimburse for virtual care, starting first and foremost with the telehealth platforms. Health Affairs Blog. The post Telemedicine Today: February 2016 appeared first on American Well. February 2016.

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American Well

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Telemedicine enables health plans to deliver convenient, affordable, high-quality care to members. Here are four ways top telemedicine health plans are enhancing their programs and delivering better care to members: Driving Member Awareness. To combat these issues, top telemedicine health plans are offering care via telehealth.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 25, 2018

In January 2018, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) announced changes to Medicare reimbursement for remote patient monitoring and telemedicine. appeared first on TBH Institute Blog. The post CPT Code for Remote Patient Monitoring?

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American Well

APRIL 26, 2016

Welcome to the April 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today newsletter! In case you missed them, here are a few updates from Avizia: Avizia is among the 10 Most Promising Telemedicine Solution Providers of 2016. Brazilian Doctor Crafts a Telemedicine System to Combat Zika. Telemedicine is bringing patients new hope.

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American Well

JULY 28, 2015

We’re excited to bring you the second edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today newsletter! SO much has happened this month in the Telemedicine industry and here at Avizia. Avizia Is Transforming Healthcare Through Telemedicine. Building a Better Doctor’s Visit Through Telemedicine. Baird says.

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American Well

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

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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American Well

JUNE 28, 2015

Welcome to the first installment of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today, #tday for all you Twitter users. Each  Each month, Avizia will provide a recap of the latest industry news and public policy updates on issues impacting the use and deployment of telemedicine. ” Read More. Healthcare Informatics.

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AMD Telemedicine

JANUARY 6, 2022

However, while there is an initial upfront cost to implement telehealth and telemedicine technology, it tells only one chapter of the full financial story. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have introduced expanded reimbursement guidelines and CPT codes for care delivered through telehealth services. View our Solutions.

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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. Read more A new fix for telemedicine SDK security flaws With help from two cybersecurity firms, QuickBlox has designed a new, secure architecture and API to remediate critical vulnerabilities.

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American Well

MARCH 5, 2018

Advances in telemedicine can make accessing appropriate health care easier. With telemedicine, we work consistently to make the most appropriate care also the most accessible care for all patients. When I talk about using telemedicine for patients who receive Medicaid, one of the first questions is always around access to technology.

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American Well

MARCH 5, 2018

Advances in telemedicine can make accessing appropriate health care easier. With telemedicine, we work consistently to make the most appropriate care also the most accessible care for all patients. When I talk about using telemedicine for patients who receive Medicaid, one of the first questions is always around access to technology.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MAY 12, 2021

Identify RPM medicare CPT codes. Blog Post: Remote Patient Monitoring Helps Uncover Child’s Undiagnosed Condition. Blog Post: Remote Patient Monitoring Helps Uncover Child’s Undiagnosed Condition. Blog Post: Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM): Enabling Patient Care Outside of the Clinic. Develop clinical workflows.

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GlobalMed

MARCH 30, 2021

But today’s telemedicine tools can enable evidence-based care and data sharing. Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans all have different reimbursement policies for telemedicine services. Evaluate telemedicine solutions. Many still think of virtual solutions as limited to symptoms-based video exams.

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Health Populi

MARCH 31, 2021

Here’s your link to “Housing Is Key To Health” in the Medecision Liberation blog. 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. It’s brilliant.

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InTouch Health

AUGUST 29, 2019

The American Telemedicine Association recently released its 2019 State of the States Report: Coverage and Reimbursement, a state-by-state assessment of how the telehealth industry continues to grow and evolve around the country. 13 states use integrated care for Medicare-Medicaid dual-eligibles and four states use HCBS waivers.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MARCH 6, 2018

Medicare and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Reimbursement. Effective January 1, 2018, Medicare began reimbursing providers for RPM services billed under CPT code 99091. The Medicare website explains that the change was made to reduce the administrative burden for practitioners. Go to the Medicare Telehealth Services section.

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American Well

JUNE 22, 2017

A bipartisan group of US Senators recently reintroduced the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (or CHRONIC, for short) Care Act of 2017 (first introduced in 2016 ), intended to improve healthcare outcomes for Medicare recipients living with chronic conditions.

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American Well

JUNE 22, 2017

A bipartisan group of US Senators recently reintroduced the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (or CHRONIC, for short) Care Act of 2017 (first introduced in 2016 ), intended to improve healthcare outcomes for Medicare recipients living with chronic conditions.

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