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Legislators float bipartisan bill to safeguard telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A group of legislators from the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee have introduced a bill aimed at temporarily extending telehealth flexibilities established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, the Telehealth Extension Act , would also end geographic and site restrictions on approved telemedicine services for Medicare beneficiaries.

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Congress should include telehealth in year-end funding, say ATA, HIMSS

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The American Telemedicine Association, the Connected Health Initiative and other industry groups issued a letter to Congress on Friday urging legislators to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities until the end of 2021. Giving HHS the authority to determine appropriate telehealth services and providers. THE LARGER TREND.

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Telehealth has enabled wider access during COVID-19 – but not for everyone

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 10, 2021

The rise in telehealth use during the COVID-19 pandemic has showcased two contrasting narratives about access to virtual care. Even as telehealth made it easier for some patients to get the care they need , especially those who struggle to reach in-person services, it also exacerbated the digital divide for others. Twitter: @kjercich.

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Legislators and healthcare orgs rally in favor of bipartisan telehealth bill

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 23, 2020

Several healthcare organizations and elected officials came together on Thursday in support of legislation safeguarding access to telehealth after the pandemic. "We have seen the positive impact of telehealth across the nation," said Jen Covich Bordenick, CEO at eHealth Initiative. Mike Thompson, D-Calif.

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8 must-know lessons from telehealth's new normal

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Telehealth has been around for a long time, but only recently has it gained the critical mass that most have long expected. In June, Healthcare IT News and the other HIMSS Media brands, Healthcare Finance and MobiHealthNews, launched a new series of editorial webinars at the HIMSS Learning Center.

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Broadband is the Achilles' heel of telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Connected Health Government & Policy Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth The fate of virtual care adoption is tied to the fate of broadband expansion. Craig Settles Six years ago I had a stroke and telehealth saved my life. However, as wonderful as telehealth is, it has a serious Achilles' heel.

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Telehealth and community broadband, in sickness and in health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Cloud Computing Network Infrastructure Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth Delivering virtual care via community broadband offers big financial and quality of life benefits, says our contributing writer, opening avenues to both digital equity and health equity. These networks profit the people they serve. Strategically speaking.

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Thailand launches telemedicine programme in rural areas

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, Thailand began development of its telemedicine programme at 32 hospitals located in rural areas in eight provinces, according to an article by the Bangkok post. The telemedicine programme is a joint effort of the Public Health Ministry and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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The Future of Telemedicine

Ortholive

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Telemedicine, which uses the Internet to connect patients and providers, is growing. Though the terms e-health, m-health , and telehealth are often interchanged for telemedicine, the deliverable is always the connection and interaction between patient and caregiver in a digital medium.

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9 Best Telemedicine Newsletters You Should Be Reading to Keep Up With the Industry

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MARCH 27, 2019

Close For Clinicians For Employers Telehealth Jobs Family Medicine General Practice Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Psychiatry / Mental Health Hospitalist Dont see your specialty? Working in telemedicine can leave you feeling disconnected from others.

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Preparing Your Practice for Telemedicine Services

Ortholive

JUNE 5, 2020

Telemedicine visits are predicted to surge this year, surpassing one billion encounters, according to CNBC. The coronavirus was the tipping point for many practices to finally embrace telemedicine services as a tool to provide care while protecting patients and providers with social distancing.

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Bonus Features – May 21, 2023 – 82% of wearable users willing to share data with their physicians, 81% of Americans trust pharmacists and nurses to diagnose minor illnesses, and more

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 21, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. at Houston Methodist.

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The Future of Telemedicine

Ortholive

JULY 20, 2020

Analysts expect 100 million telemedicine visits this year in the U.S. In this Health News Network interview, Dr. Michael Greiwe talks about the future of telemedicine in America.

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Value-based healthcare – what it means for Thailand

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 11, 2019

In the context of Thailand, this could mean bringing care to people especially in rural areas in which healthcare is not easily accessible. In that regard, Thailand has begun development of its telemedicine programme at 32 hospitals located in rural areas in eight provinces since March this year.

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[Webinar] Lessons Learned from 500,000+ Telemedicine Appointments

Ortholive

JULY 2, 2020

Find out what some of the top patient experience and customer service themes and solutions are from 500,000+ telemedicine appointments straight from the experts handling patient and provider support questions.

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[Webinar] Increasing Your Work Comp Business with Telemedicine

Ortholive

AUGUST 6, 2020

Find out how telemedicine can increase your work comp business without increasing overhead or costs in this free webinar. Join us for an interactive presentation and Q&A session featuring examples, a case study from a national e-commerce retailer, actionable tips and data explaining how to improve your work comp referrals.

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Free Webinar - Using Telemedicine to Increase Revenue In a Post-Covid Environment

Ortholive

JUNE 11, 2020

EST, find out how telemedicine can increase revenue and efficiency at your practice as part of the “new normal” following COVID-19. On Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 3:00 P.M.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

These challenges gave telehealth the chance to grab the spotlight. The benefits of telehealth are striking, offering hospitals the chance to brand themselves as innovative and using cutting-edge technologically. Here, we summarize 8 reasons why you should consider telehealth to be part of the holistic health practice of your hospital.

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OrthoLive Founder to Host AANA Webinar

Ortholive

JULY 7, 2020

will lead AANA 's webinar, Using Telemedicine to Increase Revenue in the Current Environment, on Tuesday, July 21 at 8:00 P.M. EST. This webinar will be an in-depth discussion on how telemedicine can increase revenue and efficiency at your practice as part of the "new normal" following COVID-19. OrthoLive Founder, Michael Greiwe, M.D.,

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Bonus Features – October 2, 2022 – Tech vendors commit to standardizing SDoH data at White House event, 1 in 3 patients using telehealth to manage a chronic condition, and more

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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[Webinar] Everything You Need to Know About Your Next OSHA Audit

Ortholive

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Join us to discover everything you need to know about your next OSHA audit and how you can overcome environmental, health, and safety programming challenges with workplace safety specialists John Coniglio, PhD, and Joe Coniglio of OSEA: The Workplace Experts.

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New OrthoLive Features: Browser-based Visits, Delete Users and New Support Phone Number

Ortholive

JUNE 1, 2020

OrthoLive has new features and fixes that will improve the patient and provider experience.

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[Webinar] The Orthopedic Practice of the Future: Today

Ortholive

JULY 20, 2020

Join us to discover what the orthopedic practice of the future looks like and find out from fellow practice administrators and orthopedic surgeons how you can begin preparing for long-term success right now.

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Entrepreneur Magazine Features OrthoLive Founder

Ortholive

JULY 10, 2020

OrthoLive CEO and founder, Michael Greiwe, M.D., was featured in Entrepreneur Magazine to discuss how teleconferencing is helping doctors provide care to their patients without leaving their homes.

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New OrthoLive Features - Browser-based Visits, Delete Users and New Support Phone Number

Ortholive

JUNE 1, 2020

OrthoLive has new features and fixes that will improve the patient and provider experience.

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Congress waives telehealth restrictions for coronavirus screening

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 5, 2020

As was requested by several leading healthcare technology organizations this past week, Congress has included a provision that waives some restrictions for Medicare telehealth coverage as part of its new COVID-19 supplemental funding package. Healthcare IT News is a publication of HIMSS Media. " Twitter: @MikeMiliardHITN.

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COVID-19: ATA, HIMSS, others want waivers for Medicare telehealth restrictions

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 3, 2020

health systems as they stretch to manage the probability of more COVID-19 patients, the American Telemedicine Association and other healthcare organizations are calling on Congress to help. "The telehealth restrictions currently in place for Medicare run the risk of slowing access to care for seniors in this critical time."

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Weekly Roundup – June 24, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 24, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… How Are You Incorporating AI and ChatGPT Into Healthcare ? Healthcare IT Today posed this question to the experts in out community.

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Value-based healthcare – what it means for Thailand

[Webinar] Lessons Learned from 500,000+ Telemedicine Appointments

[Webinar] Increasing Your Work Comp Business with Telemedicine

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New OrthoLive Features: Browser-based Visits, Delete Users and New Support Phone Number

[Webinar] The Orthopedic Practice of the Future: Today

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