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2018 Year in Review: The Year’s Biggest Remote Care News & Developments

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As government agencies like the CMS and VA expanded access to telehealth towards the goal of extending care into rural areas, industry leaders like Care Innovations® announced a series of breakthroughs with exciting implications for the years to come. January: Unbundled CMS Code Increases Remote Care Reimbursement.

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How Telehealth & Remote Care Enable Faster, More Efficient Virtual Clinical Trials

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Particularly when it comes to patient safety and the protection of personal health information (PHI) , clinical trials must operate under strict rules, as mandated by the FDA and the National Institutes of Health.

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Remote therapeutic monitoring is reimbursable – here's what you need to know

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With the new CPT codes, providers can get reimbursed for: Educating patients on how to use a remote care-management platform. Monitoring a platform's alerts and patients' use of remote education. Providers now can get reimbursed for educating patients on how to use remote care management platforms.

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ATA partners with ORCHA to develop approved app library

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"The proliferation of health apps has created challenges for healthcare providers and patients seeking to find the most appropriate, safe and effective health apps to monitor their health and wellness, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and securely collect and transmit personal health information," said ATA CEO Ann Mond Johnson in a statement.

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Microsoft unveils Azure IoT Connector for FHIR, to help with RPM security

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Microsoft is previewing its new Azure IoT Connector for FHIR, an API feature that enables healthcare organizations to scale secure connectivity for an array of devices streaming protected health information. THE LARGER TREND. Even before the COVID-19 crisis, remote patient monitoring was poised to gain big momentum in 2020.

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What exactly is HealthTech? What is the difference between Digital Health and HealthTech?

Lloyd Price

Software: This includes software that is used to manage patient records, provide remote care, or deliver educational content. Wearable devices: These are devices that are worn on the body and can track health data such as heart rate, sleep, and activity levels. This includes telehealth, mobile health apps, and wearable devices.

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A Fresh Look at Telehealth Patient Demographics in 2019

Enzyme Health

We’ve compiled the latest information about what telehealth patients look like in 2019, and their makeup might surprise you. You may be wondering if the people who are choosing telemedicine will stick with it as a preferred method of care in the future, or if the trend is only temporary. Barriers to Telehealth Adoption.