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EHR documentation burdens increasing with virtual care expansion, says study

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

While the telehealth waiver has been extended for two years in the 2022 Omnibus , the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 allows citizens with high-deductible health plans and health savings accounts access to telehealth and other remote care services permanently, without having to meet their minimum deductible first.

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89% of digital health leaders perceive the industry as risky, says report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Other top concerns included cyberattacks (especially among established businesses), inadequate care provision due to human error, and technology or data shortcomings. Telehealth expansion appears to be at a major tipping point, with key players such as Amazon signaling their plans to establish app-based care nationwide. ON THE RECORD.

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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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Paving the Digital Roadmap for the Patient Journey

Healthcare IT Today

If implemented correctly, intelligent software solutions can help health systems meet patient expectations. From scheduling an appointment for a regular check-up to receiving care and treatment, the patient undergoes a fragmented journey.

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How COVID-19 forced some hospitals back to basics

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For many, that meant taking a back-to-basics approach, in terms of meeting immediate demands. They'll go over tools such as Microsoft Teams, artificial intelligence chatbots, remote care devices and others that they used to manage patient care and try to keep staff members connected and informed. Twitter: @kjercich.

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TriHealth switches to Zoom for pandemic, sees 3,650% increase in telehealth use

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

TriHealth has more than 135 locations, more than 700 providers and more than 250,000 attributed lives, so it was imperative that it have a product that could be scaled quickly and easily to meet demand. Healthcare IT News recently compiled a comprehensive list of these vendors with detailed descriptions. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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New codes from the AMA could mean more RPM reimbursement by 2025

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The proposed changes are currently on the public agenda for the American Medical Association's May CPT Editorial Panel meeting. There are three particularly significant changes AMA is considering for RPM that will be discussed at the meeting. We will learn more about the rationale during the CPT Editorial Meeting in May.

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