Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

More than 85% of the patients served by Temple are covered by government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Patients dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid make up roughly half of the Medicare inpatient base. More than 40% of total inpatient cases include a behavioral health diagnosis.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We combine a Medicare ACO, virtual and in-home doctors’ office, and a digital health platform to equip our network of physicians with everything they need to be successful in caring for their patients and staying ahead in a rapidly changing healthcare system.

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Health IT HIPAA Medicare EMR 92

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

As healthcare systems and providers modernize (or build) their technology stacks, it will be more important than ever to prioritize privacy and to understand new regulations at the state level, from HIPAA, and from the FTC. However, EHR macros must accurately capture the patient’s condition on the day of the encounter.

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Healthcare IT Medicare Telemedicine EHR 113

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 15, 2023

As an FQHC, 75% of patients are enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare; another 7% are uninsured. "Our first choice was to have a secure integrated solution with our EHR," Ajmal said. "Ryan Health uses eClinicalWorks as our EHR. Besides the telehealth platform, we lacked webcams and laptops for providers.

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Telehealth EHR Medicare Telemedicine 112

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

That magic wand would wish for clinicians to ask patients and caregivers about their lives, divining SDoH challenges to include in the full profile of the person in her/his EHR. need a new-and-improved HIPAA or more over-arching new national privacy law like a USGDPR? What does “de-identification” mean in this scenario?

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Medicare HIPAA EHR Nursing 227

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Data Security HIE 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Data Security HIE 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). Patient records must be kept confidential. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE 60

TheraNest

MARCH 6, 2020

In fact, congressional leaders have agreed to a coronavirus response bill that will allow Medicare reimbursement for care providers using telehealth to treat patients at home. TheraNest provides a top-notch telehealth video platform that is easy to use and HIPAA-compliant.

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Telehealth HIPAA Mental health EHR 87

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2020

" "Coupled with seamless EHR integration and clarity on reimbursement methodology, our new telemedicine infrastructure will push Sun River to thoughtfully consider patient experience in the development of a resilient yet flexible model of care. As a standalone, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform, Doxy.me "Doxy.me

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Telemedicine Telehealth EHR Primary Care 172

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Second, the healthcare industry has unique compliance requirements, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, which sets standards for the protection of electronic healthcare information. Implementing network segmentation to limit the spread of malware and other threats.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity HIPAA Medicare EHR 40

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 2, 2023

To be eligible for CCM services, patients must be enrolled in Medicare Part B. In conclusion, CCM services are designed to provide comprehensive care and support for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions. Here are some examples: A. They can also improve communication between healthcare providers and caregivers.

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Medicare Mental health EHR Primary Care 40

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Early on in the pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extended telehealth waivers that helped bring virtual care services into the mainstream. From that point forward, all health systems will need to have a HIPAA-compliant solution at the ready.

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Telehealth HIPAA Healthcare IT EHR 144

Health Blawg

APRIL 30, 2018

I discussed the current state of the EHR with Michael Nissenbaum of Aprima. The EHR has always been a data collection tool, a mechanism for data aggregation. Aprima belongs to CommonWell, has done some FHIR development, and Michael would like to see Congress condition Medicare reimbursement on real interoperability.

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EHR Interoperability Life Science FHIR 60

Health Blawg

APRIL 30, 2018

I discussed the current state of the EHR with Michael Nissenbaum of Aprima. The EHR has always been a data collection tool, a mechanism for data aggregation. Aprima belongs to CommonWell, has done some FHIR development, and Michael would like to see Congress condition Medicare reimbursement on real interoperability.

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EHR Interoperability Life Science FHIR 60

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 19, 2020

Purchasing devices and platforms due to pricing was a concern, and HIPAA-compliant platforms and cybersecurity [were concerns] for PHI/patient safety." Staff members were unsure if Medicare and Medicaid would honor the prospective payment-system rate. Decisions were not made yet on the level of payment.

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Mental health Telemedicine Telehealth Primary Care 170

American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

EHRs: Electronic Health Records (EHRs) go one step beyond EMRs by tracking clinical data from multiple facilities and agencies. EHRs share a patient’s medical history from all providers involved in his or her care, and are often digitized to improve efficiency, care and cost.

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Telehealth EMR HIPAA Telemedicine 48

American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

EHRs: Electronic Health Records (EHRs) go one step beyond EMRs by tracking clinical data from multiple facilities and agencies. EHRs share a patient’s medical history from all providers involved in his or her care, and are often digitized to improve efficiency, care and cost.

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Telehealth EMR HIPAA Telemedicine 48

American Well

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Telemedicine solutions specialist Avizia announced the launch of its flagship telemedicine platform, Telehealth, which integrates carts, software and peripherals and is tied to providers’ electronic health records (EHRs) and backend systems. Medicare Telehealth-Based Chronic Care Management. Telehealth Apps and HIPAA.

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Telemedicine Telehealth HIPAA Medicare 48

Lloyd Price

AUGUST 23, 2018

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are approaching universal adoption in US hospitals and ambulatory practices, thanks in part to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs.

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Interoperability FHIR EHR Health Data 43

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 22, 2020

" Staff had to figure out, fast, how to integrate this new model of care in a HIPAA-compliant model. " Integrating telehealth into the EHR. First up with the funding, in order to support the high volume of telemedicine requests, the organization needed a system that integrated directly into the EHR, Sheth said.

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EHR Telehealth Telemedicine Nursing 115

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The siloed nature of such data repositories can be attributed to various factors, including using different EHR systems, varying data capture standards, and a historical lack of emphasis on system interoperability. EHRs are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.

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Interoperability EHR Health Information Health Data 90

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services earlier this year temporarily lifted restrictions on the technology that could be used during the pandemic. But they were three separate systems that did not integrate with the EHR platform. So there were many options to choose from. ” All three systems worked.

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Telehealth EHR Telemedicine Pharmaceuticals 185

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The EHR Association called for greater flexibility in the data completeness threshold and additional criteria to enhance patient matching accuracy, while MGMA called for a positive update to the Medicare conversion factor amid high inflation. News Comments rolled in on the proposed Calendar Year 2024 Physician Fee Schedule.

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Nursing EHR Healthcare IT Primary Care 101

Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Medicare/Medicaid Management One other play that is harder to decipher starts with Amazon’s announcement in March to cut its prime membership for Medicaid recipients by over 50% and CNBC’s announcement that it’s been talking potential collaborations with AARP since 2015.

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Life Science Primary Care Interoperability EHR 60

Mend

DECEMBER 7, 2020

It’s important to remember that a telemedicine practice also has to comply with several regulatory barriers, such as those from regulatory bodies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), etc. 2) HIPAA Privacy and Security.

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Telemedicine Primary Care HIPAA Telehealth 52

Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred notes that the DocGraph dataset of Medicare physician relationships with patients is the largest graph dataset — i.e. a dataset organized with nodes and edges — using real-name data out there, and is one of the few “people” graphs that are open. Now EHRs — and PHRs — are more accessible.

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EHR Medicare Health IT Healthcare Innovation 113

Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred notes that the DocGraph dataset of Medicare physician relationships with patients is the largest graph dataset — i.e. a dataset organized with nodes and edges — using real-name data out there, and is one of the few “people” graphs that are open. Now EHRs — and PHRs — are more accessible.

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EHR Medicare Health IT HIPAA 60

Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred notes that the DocGraph dataset of Medicare physician relationships with patients is the largest graph dataset — i.e. a dataset organized with nodes and edges — using real-name data out there, and is one of the few “people” graphs that are open. Now EHRs — and PHRs — are more accessible.

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EHR Medicare Health IT HIPAA 60

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 4, 2021

"That attention to detail has really helped us reduce downtimes when performing routine maintenance on our EHR. "As well, many vendors would not sign or even consider our boilerplate BAA, which is stronger and addresses California state HIPAA requirements," he noted.

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Telehealth Nursing EHR Leadership 140

Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred notes that the DocGraph dataset of Medicare physician relationships with patients is the largest graph dataset — i.e. a dataset organized with nodes and edges — using real-name data out there, and is one of the few “people” graphs that are open. Now EHRs — and PHRs — are more accessible.

EHR 60

EHR Medicare Health IT Healthcare Innovation 60

Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred notes that the DocGraph dataset of Medicare physician relationships with patients is the largest graph dataset — i.e. a dataset organized with nodes and edges — using real-name data out there, and is one of the few “people” graphs that are open. Now EHRs — and PHRs — are more accessible.

EHR 60

EHR Medicare Health IT Healthcare Innovation 60

Health Blawg

MARCH 5, 2018

Fred notes that the DocGraph dataset of Medicare physician relationships with patients is the largest graph dataset — i.e. a dataset organized with nodes and edges — using real-name data out there, and is one of the few “people” graphs that are open. Now EHRs — and PHRs — are more accessible.

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EHR Medicare Health IT Healthcare Innovation 60

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Ellen DaSilva, Co-Founder and CEO at Summer Health 1) The portability of data to deeply understand patients has been severely restricted (mostly by HIPAA but I won’t go on the record against it), so there’s a lot of information we’ll never be able to meld. payers, health systems, etc.). Personalized medicine–i.e.,

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Health IT Primary Care Digital Health Mental health 75