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What the Telehealth Expansion Act means for tackling social determinants and boosting health equity

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The passing of the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 shows the federal government’s commitment to health equity, emphasizing the importance of increasing access to quality healthcare for all citizens, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.

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Why Therapists Should Use HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms During COVID-19

TheraNest

They also noted that public facing platforms like Facebook Live, Twitch, TikTok should not be used as a means of telehealth care provision. . 6 Reasons To Use A HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform. 6 Reasons To Use A HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform. Protecting Client Privacy.

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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Driving Demand for Telehealth Services

InTouch Health

Healthcare Facilities Are Using Telemedicine to Remotely Connect with Patients During the Outbreak. Demand for telehealth services has been on the rise for decades, but the coronavirus outbreak has dramatically increased usage rates around the United States. Increasing Access to Telehealth Services. and beyond.

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Bonus Features – November 6, 2022 – More than 90% of patients interested in telehealth, half of payers have had a data breach in the last five years, and more

Healthcare IT Today

A survey from virtual care platform KeyCare concluded that 92% of patients would be somewhat or very likely to use telehealth within the next year for routine medical care such as urgent care, chronic condition management, or mental health services.

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Characteristics of Telemedicine Healthcare Fraud and Abuse as Defined by DOJ & OIG

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Claims leading to the alert involved companies within the telehealth, telemedicine, and telemarketing sector offering inferior healthcare quality and leading to unwarranted orders for procedures and medications. Basic Telehealth Clinical Best Practices. Learn telehealth competencies from industry leaders. Register.

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Trump administration expands Medicare telehealth benefits for COVID-19 fight

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As promised , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has expanded its Medicare telehealth coverage during the coronavirus crisis, enabling more patients to get virtual care services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. WHY IT MATTERS. Medicare coinsurance and deductibles still apply.

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