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ATA weighs in on proposed CMS Physician Fee Schedule rule

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association was among several groups this week that submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. WHY IT MATTERS.

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AMA offers new tools to help doctors navigate COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It offers technology implementation tips, as well as a reference to CPT codes for reporting telemedicine and remote care services. "Physician practices are being hard-hit by the pandemic, which is threatening the sustainability of practices and could reduce access to care," said AMA President Patrice A.

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The benefits and future of remote patient monitoring

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Adding to the problem is the likelihood of minority groups to delay or go without needed care. A recent study noted that African American and Hispanic adults are less likely than white adults to have a usual source of care or have had a health visit in the past year. What is the problem?

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The Future of Healthcare: Telehealth. Here’s Why You Need to Consider Telemedicine in 2019

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The reality of having virtual services available from specialities like psychiatry, dermatology, primary care, plastic surgery would mean more accessible healthcare for all, regardless of income. There is an increased reimbursement for remote care services offered by the U.S. To join the Online Care Group, click here.

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When Social Determinants of Health Limit Virtual Care Access

GlobalMed

Home broadband use varies by age, race, income, and educational level with patients from ethnic minority or lower income groups more likely to rely on their phones for Internet service rather than broadband connectivity in the home. Like many patients in her situation, she is covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

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Telehealth and RPM – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Telehealth reduces cancellations, allows for staff to be more efficient and makes it easier for people to access care.

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Leveraging Technology to Improve Referral Management in Home Health Care

Healthcare IT Today

The demand for home health services is projected to grow nearly eight percent annually through 2030, which is fueled by the majority of the Baby Boomer generation reaching the Medicare age of 65 and growing orthopedic-related diseases. .