Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

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. If Medicare coverage requirements for telehealth services (e.g.,

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MARCH 17, 2022

Unfortunately, many telehealth waivers were created to be temporary and limited to the duration of the COVID-19 PHE–even though they have improved patient access to care and affect both public health programs and private health coverage. So, do the pros of making permanent telemedicine policies outweigh the concerns of doubt?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Despite innovations, a new study from the Yale School of Public Health finds the nation is losing ground on access to healthcare, with more barriers now than 20 years ago. Sherry discusses top examples of health equity in action in 2022 and what more needs to be done to break down barriers to care.

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