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Ten In Ten: Manatt’s Healthcare Priorities to 2031

Health Populi

Achieve health equity. Stability the safety net and rebuild public health. Address social determinants of health. Accelerate digital health. Secure health data (updating privacy/HIPAA). Help our children achieve their potential. Innovate long-term care. Advance academic medicine.

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The Opioid Epidemic and Mental Health: How Remote Patient Monitoring Can Support Recovery and Wellness

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The opioid epidemic in the United States has become a major public health crisis in recent years. Opioid use not only affects physical health but also mental health. Additionally, individuals who are struggling with opioid addiction may also be more likely to experience co-occurring mental health issues.

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Psychiatrists 'pleasantly surprised' with transition to telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Although research supported the efficacy of video telepsychiatry, the National Institute of Mental Health-funded study notes, only 5% of psychiatrists in the Medicare program had ever provided a telemedicine visit. The shift to telemedicine was made simpler, researchers note, by regulatory and reimbursement changes.

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These are the compliance issues providers should be preparing for, post-PHE

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Department of Health and Human Services once again (for the ninth time) extended the public health emergency this past month , stretching it beyond mid-July. But sooner or later, that provision of the Public Health Service Act will draw to a close. Here's what she had to say. Agency enforcement discretion.

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Down in the Delta – Up in Telehealth: MTA 2020

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

With students receiving care in the school, it will provide faster treatment, opportunities for mental health coverage, higher presenteeism, and less pressure on parents who need to stay at work if possible.”. Basically anyone involved or interested in digital health.

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Cornell Scott-Hill makes big strides with specialist telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Patients residing in relatively remote areas who previously didn't have easy access to a local medical or behavioral health provider now can receive regularly scheduled treatment services at home," said Dr. Ece Tek, chief medical officer, mental health and addiction services at Cornell Scott-Hill.

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Making Healthcare Accessible: Empowerment This Medicaid Awareness Month

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The program also covers services such as dental and vision care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and long-term care. Medicaid coverage is comprehensive and often covers services that may not be covered by other health insurance programs.