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Report: Telemedicine Reimbursement Limitations Cost Millions, ‘Impede Expansion’

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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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Bipartisan bills gain support for telehealth reform, SDOH coordination

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The goal is to build more robust technology networks for statewide and regional collaboration – helping coordinate care and social services and connect people to food, housing, child development, job training, transportation and more. Kara Odom Walker, chief population health officer at Nemours Children's Health System.

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8 must-know lessons from telehealth's new normal

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Over the past six months, as hospitals and health systems have pursued telemedicine and remote patient monitoring programs in earnest – whether launching new one or expanding existing ones – they've all had some learning curves and growing pains to manage. How to train employees for the new normal.

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South Central Legislative/Regulatory Update – February 2018

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The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). Allows telemedicine providers to provide substance use disorder treatment. in s/c Health Subcommittee. LEGISLATION.

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Can you identify 7 qualities of a successful telehealth program?

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New legislation at state and federal levels is making it possible for telehealth services to be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance carriers. Provides services through a trained health care team. Training provides information, experience and skills to confidently perform job-specific activities.

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South Central Legislative/Regulatory Update – March & April 2018

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The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). Tennessee HB 1747 3/14/18: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health. LEGISLATION. Pending Legislation. Dead Legislation/Session Ended.

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South Central Legislative/Regulatory Update – May 2018

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The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). Mississippi HB 1130 1/30/18: Died in committee Allows telemedicine providers to provide substance use disorder treatment.