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OIG looking closely at telehealth as it weighs future enforcement

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Andrew Vanlandingham, senior counselor for Medicaid Policy and acting health IT lead at OIG, called attention to recent revisions to safe harbors under the Anti-Kickback Statute and Civil Monetary Penalty Rules around coordinated care. He also highlighted a major new priority at OIG: telehealth.

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Australian seniors are comfortable using telehealth despite challenges, survey shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Perhaps this preference for in-person is simply an acknowledgement that many health needs can’t be met by a telehealth visit," CareSide mentioned. Last week, the Australian federal government announced that it is subsidising two new Medicare items that will enable 20 minute or longer teleconsultations. ON THE RECORD.

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Telehealth needs medical interpreters, broadband expansion to reach underserved

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Although telehealth can be used to address that gap, write experts from the University of California, Los Angeles in a new report, policymakers must consider the ways in which vulnerable people are left behind by technological advances. Seven million Californians live in a region with a shortage of physicians.

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Women are less likely to use video for telehealth care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Some studies have suggested, for example, that Black and Latino patients in New York City were less likely to use telehealth during the pandemic, while others have said Black people were more likely to use virtual care. Otherwise telehealth won't work." Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Bonus Features – January 14, 2024 – Epic Research shows telehealth results in more follow-up visits that in-office care, Elevance Health to offer smartphones to qualified Medicaid beneficiaries, plus 21 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General recognized telehealth's potential while cautioning that steps must be taken to ensure virtual care will not be compromised by fraud. "OIG is conducting significant oversight work assessing telehealth services during the public health emergency.

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Majority of healthcare decision-makers prioritize virtual care delivery, says Philips report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Philips Future Health Index 2021 report found that nearly two in three healthcare leaders are prioritizing investments in telehealth – but that priorities will shift to artificial intelligence in three years. by collaborating with other private hospitals and health technology companies. WHY IT MATTERS.