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The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 2 – Temporary Medicare Changes and Their Effects

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In part 2 of our blog series, Mend reviews the temporary Medicare changes for telehealth lasting until the end of 2024. Part one of our blog series covers the Medicare changes relating to telehealth that will remain a permanent policy. More specifically, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs).

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The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 1 – Permanent Medicare Changes and Their Effects

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In part 1 of our blog series, Mend reviews the permanent Medicare changes to the Telehealth policy. Permanent Medicare Changes Relating to Telehealth Policy At the start of COVID-19, the CMS used emergency waivers to streamline access to virtual care. The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) has been in place for three years.

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The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 3 – Temporary Changes Until The End

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What about telehealth HIPAA compliance? As we near the PHE ending on May 11, 2023, providers must know which Medicare changes were only temporary and which are now permanent. After May 11, providers must follow the usual HIPAA rules when using telehealth. The PHE allowed for flexibility in providing the following services.

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OmniLife Health Survey Shows Rapid Adoption of Clinical Workflow Automation Among U.S. Healthcare Organizations

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Today, one transplant averages 500 phone calls, emails and texts – often from non-HIPAA-compliant devices. Transplant-related communications are reimbursable by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, yet many go unreimbursed. Learn more about OmniLife Health or request a demo at omnilife.health.

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