Healthcare IT Today

JULY 23, 2023

News and Studies The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule from CMS would continue many of the public health emergency telehealth flexibilities, such as an expanded definition of telehealth practitioners, continued payments to rural health centers and FQHCs, and the expansion of originating sites.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They also highlight that many of the health IT and EHR vendors haven’t updated their systems in order for their users to comply with the regulation. 39% of those surveyed by CHIME said that they were concerned about receiving an upgrade of their health IT system in time to comply.

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Xealth

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Managing all of these programs can create challenges… and that’s why a health data aggregation platform is an essential piece of the puzzle, allowing clinicians to extend their reach by embedding actionable data directly into their workflows while also offering a better patient experience. Let’s begin with your low-hanging fruit.

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TheraNest

MAY 27, 2021

Every solo therapy practice is different and so is every EHR. In a saturated market of Electronic Health Record technology, it is incredibly important to be able to distinguish which tools will be able to help you and which ones will slow you down. What makes an EHR best for solo therapy practices?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Because the EHR and telehealth systems come from the same vendor, there was a clear and defined pathway for office workflows and patient access already well established, Perry said. The eClinicalWorks telemedicine system was integrated directly into the EHR the primary care centers already were using. " Jeffrey M.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If unaddressed, this could lead to significant data breaches, undermining the integrity of AI systems in healthcare, like those used in modern EHRs and medical coding. Sarah Carroll, Senior Vice President, Center for Care Transformation at AVIA Health Medicaid and Medicare have become one of the biggest quiet crises in health systems today.

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Mend

APRIL 20, 2022

Virtual medical and mental health professionals are prioritizing patient satisfaction with Telemedicine more than ever before. But here at Mend, we have our own definition. There is a debate about the connection between the patient experience and health outcomes. And that means a more attractive bottom line.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Patients check in online, which gets everything else in place to run smoothly, such as having the EHR ready, the documentation in the right place, and everything integrated for billing. The new technology has definitely helped to reduce provider stress.” " Dr. Ari Kalechstein, Executive Mental Health.

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TheraNest

JUNE 24, 2020

Although in recent years coloring books and activities for all ages have gained in popularity as a self-soothing or mindfulness tool, none of these activities would qualify as art therapy in its clinical definition. To discover more therapeutic techniques, check out Top Therapeutic Techniques (+ Activity Ideas) for Pediatric Mental Health.

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HIStalk Weekender

JUNE 22, 2018

It has definitely been in the back of my mind that I’m wearing a billboard and any perceived misbehavior of mine could look bad for the company. Can you imagine if you’d been on an EHR for 70+ years and have to now rattle off 100 different medications that you’re not taking since you were born?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 9, 2022

"It allows the critical care team to round on patients with an average daily census of approximately 180 patients across multiple facilities, gives the neurology team immediate access into emergency rooms for stroke care, and allows crisis care to serve patients experiencing mental health concerns," Wayling said.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

A University of South Florida study using data from virtual mental health platform Brightside Health concluded that bupropion doesn’t increase anxiety , which is contrary to longstanding clinical belief. A tepid investment market in 2022 is a big part of the reason why: New York-based companies raised $3.9 Chronomics Inc.

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Consumer eHealth Engagement

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Cedars-Sinai uses Sopris Assistant to record, summarize, approve and place the patient care note into the EHR. Cedars-Sinai helped Sopris Health create an experience and workflow catered to hospitalist. Sonde Health is interested in capturing and using a patient’s voice samples as health measures for different physical (e.g.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 18, 2023

The union aims to create an XR therapeutic powerhouse, uniquely capable of addressing both physical and mental health issues. Amelia Virtual Care offers comprehensive and flexible virtual reality software, Amelia VR, for mental health professionals to use in day-to-day clinical practices.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Split (or Shared) Visit Definition Change: CMS introduced changes to the definition of split/shared evaluation and management (E/M) visits. Q2: Are there any specific changes to mental health services reimbursement in the 2024 PFS? Yes, the 2024 PFS includes changes that affect mental health services.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 25, 2018

Employers will endeavor to artfully design consumer-directed benefit plans (CDHPs) that nudge insured workers toward healthier habits, while integrating a broader definition of wellness. Outside of the home, I note the growth of retail health options well beyond (but including) the retail pharmacy.

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