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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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. ON THE RECORD.

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Legislators and healthcare orgs rally in favor of bipartisan telehealth bill

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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. " "Telehealth is not new.

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Weekly Roundup – July 29, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

Read more… Public Health Transparency Improves Outcomes in San Bernardino County. Earlier this month, we highlighted Colin Hung’s conversation with San Bernardino County Department of Public Health about embracing GIS technology.

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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The groups are also asking for an accompanying provision that would give Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar the authority to waive the restrictions on telehealth visits during a public health emergency currently imposed by Medicare. THE LARGER TREND. " Congress should consider Sec. ON THE RECORD.

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Welcome Back Kotter: New York’s next 1115 Waiver

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Those with political power will retain it, and true public health decisions will be elusive. . Investments in Social Determinant of Health Networks (SDHNs) Development and Performance. Goal #4: Creating Statewide Digital Health and Telehealth Infrastructure. Elsewhere?