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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Even as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services moved to make telehealth more accessible – such as by reimbursing providers for services and allowing care between states – Smith said virtual care is still not available to everyone who needs it.

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Congress should include telehealth in year-end funding, say ATA, HIMSS

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Patients and their health care professionals should not have to worry if they will be able to continue to receive or deliver necessary care," read the letter. WHY IT MATTERS. Despite bipartisan support such legislation has failed to gather significant momentum. ON THE RECORD.

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Consider Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Care Management

Clear Arch Health

population, the rising cost of care and the stresses placed upon healthcare organizations who serve patient populations, alternatives to traditional care have presented themselves as viable solutions. Though there are specific restrictions, Medicare does cover remote patient monitoring.* In light of the aging U.S.

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The CONNECT Act May Ease Telehealth Restrictions — Here’s How

American Well

The CONNECT for Health Act would improve coverage of telehealth and remote patient monitoring as basic benefits in Medicare Advantage. Telehealth has the potential to help rural patients remotely access specialized healthcare — but convincing payers like Medicare to cover these services has proved challenging.

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The CONNECT Act May Ease Telehealth Restrictions — Here’s How

American Well

The CONNECT for Health Act would improve coverage of telehealth and remote patient monitoring as basic benefits in Medicare Advantage. Telehealth has the potential to help rural patients remotely access specialized healthcare — but convincing payers like Medicare to cover these services has proved challenging.

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Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Care Management ( a Clear Arch Health Blog Post)

Clear Arch Health

population, the rising cost of care and the stresses placed upon healthcare organizations who serve patient populations, alternatives to traditional care have presented themselves as viable solutions. In light of the aging U.S.

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Leveraging Technology to Improve Referral Management in Home Health Care

Healthcare IT Today

The demand for home health services is projected to grow nearly eight percent annually through 2030, which is fueled by the majority of the Baby Boomer generation reaching the Medicare age of 65 and growing orthopedic-related diseases. . Transportation can also present additional challenges.