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Why Implementing Telehealth Is Worth the Cost

AMD Telemedicine

Healthcare organizations around the world are faced with a lot of uncertainty right now and have to make pretty major decisions about their course of action to survive in the new hybrid model of healthcare delivery. The post Why Implementing Telehealth Is Worth the Cost appeared first on AMD Global Telemedicine. View our Solutions.

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Thinking About Telehealth Through the Lens of Real Estate – Listening to JLL

Health Populi

Of course, it’s of major interest to JLL how and whether telehealth and virtual care could replace demand for brick-and-mortar office space. For those of you focused on serving Medicare or older patients, there are some important findings in the JLL study to add into your scenario planning assumptions. ” she added.

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Telehealth Policy 2018: Keeping You In The Know

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

In 2018, updates and changes impacted telehealth policy across the nation. Medicare and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Reimbursement. Effective January 1, 2018, Medicare began reimbursing providers for RPM services billed under CPT code 99091. Click here to read specific information on the Medicare website.

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Telehealth and the CHRONIC Act of 2017 (S. 870)

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

House of Representatives, allows for an expansion of telehealth/telemedicine coverage under the Medicare Advantage Plan B. Medicare Advantage Plan B is an optional insurance that covers medically necessary and preventative healthcare services, supplies, and select prescription medications for individuals 65 and older.

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Op-Ed: As a doctor, I use telemedicine. With the coronavirus threat, it could revolutionize healthcare

Henry Kotula

Here’s one thing I hope will come out of the crisis: an increased reliance on telemedicine, something that should have happened long ago. On the verge of bankruptcy, the hospital was unable to attract many specialists to join its ranks, and in desperation, had turned to telemedicine to cover many services.

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Dispatches from the Frontlines: Connected Health and COVID-19

Connected Health Initiative

The Connected Health Initiative (CHI) and our members worked tirelessly with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Congress, and state officials to expand access to connected health solutions during COVID-19 pandemic. billion in 2018. Matched telehealth fees to in-person service fees.

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Can you identify 7 qualities of a successful telehealth program?

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

New legislation at state and federal levels is making it possible for telehealth services to be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance carriers. In addition to self-pay patients, reimbursement can be sought through Medicaid, Medicare and commercial/private payers. Reimbursement is also key to telehealth program growth.