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

Mend

In part 2 of our blog series, Mend reviews the temporary Medicare changes for telehealth lasting until the end of 2024. As we head closer to the public health emergency (PHE) end date of May 11, 2023, providers must prepare for changes. This change meant that patients could receive care from providers in different areas.

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

Mend

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

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

Mend

As we near the PHE ending on May 11, 2023, providers must know which Medicare changes were only temporary and which are now permanent. The End Of The PHE Part 1 – Permanent Medicare Changes and Their Effects The End Of The PHE Part 2 – Temporary Medicare Changes and Their Effects What Ends Immediately with the PHE?

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Telehealth Provided Billions In Savings While Serving Minority Communities During The Pandemic

Mend

Johns Hopkins University studied 30 million Medicare claims that were submitted between 2019 – 2021. Mend advocates for legislation to offer reimbursement for telemedicine services that are available beyond the national public health emergency and for improved accessibility for those who are at a socioeconomic disadvantage.

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Gearing up for Immunizations

Redox

When the general motivation is “be allowed back to bars, church, sports games, and concerts”, you’ve got pretty much every demo covered. Lisa is an excellent health tech policy follow, by the way). Since there is no consensus transport standard that states and public health agencies use for the reporting.

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150 top places to work in healthcare

Henry Kotula

Eskenazi Health (Indianapolis). The Indiana Public Health Association recognized Eskenazi Health for its workplace culture in the Public Health is Good Business category, which complements the American Heart Association’s platinum-level fit-friendly worksite honor also bestowed on the health system.