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American Hospital Association, Johns Hopkins and others launch pro-telehealth campaign

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A group of 16 provider and industry organizations this past week launched a campaign geared toward protecting and expanding access to telehealth. Telehealth Access for America is aimed at educating members of the public about the need to enact permanent legislation around virtual care services. Alliance for Connected Care.

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COVID-19 presents a new chance to make telehealth accessible to the underserved

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, regulatory, reimbursement and technological changes have all helped trigger a massive and rapid expansion of telehealth accessibility. "Telehealth solutions need to be deployed in a culturally competent, equitable way to ensure they reach the communities that need the most support," he said.

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2020 Roadmap: Overcoming Telemedicine Barriers

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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. Senior leadership at a research think tank or a chain of skilled nursing facilities may not understand virtual care’s value.

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Trinity Health's RPM program drops 30-day readmissions rate from 16% to 6%

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In 2017, the health system – which has 100 continuing care locations, including home care, hospice, PACE programs and senior living facilities – was in a bind, facing double-digit hospital readmissions of 16% across its high-risk Medicare population. THE PROBLEM. managing more than 4,000 patients.

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Hundreds of orgs ask Congress to extend telehealth waivers through 2024

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

More than 330 healthcare and industry organizations asked Congress this week to facilitate a pathway to comprehensive, permanent telehealth reform after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. WHY IT MATTERS. Department of Health and Human Services the authority and flexibility to continue relaxing certain restrictions. healthcare system.