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Telehealth Research Used to Support New Policy Initiatives for Expansion

care innovations

Changes to policy regarding telehealth and remote patient management (RPM) — and, specifically, changes affecting the reimbursement for these services offered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — are having an effect on the usage of digital delivery on the larger healthcare industry.

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The Chronic Care Model and its Key Elements

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The Chronic Care Model is based upon the idea that people with chronic illnesses should have access to continuous care and support. It shifts the focus from acute and reactive care to proactive, population-based care. What is Chronic Care Management? 24/7 patient access to care and health information.

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Essential Telemedicine Terms Clinicians Should Know

Enzyme Health

CMS : Stands for the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. CMS is the federal agency that administers HIPAA standards and develops Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies for telemedicine. Telehealth: Telehealth refers to the broad industry of remote healthcare delivery, healthcare services, and healthcare technology.

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Health IT – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Grace Nam, Strategic Solutions Manager at Laserfiche Trends in healthcare technology in 2024 will heavily focus on cost-effective solutions to drive operational efficiency and increase workforce satisfaction for physicians and staff. The healthcare landscape will likely witness challenges and adjustments in Medicare Advantage programs.

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Healthcare IT Regulations – What Needs to Be Added and What Needs to Be Removed

Healthcare IT Today

If I were a regulator for a day, I would focus my attention on a full-steam-ahead, unwavering approach toward value-based care and bolstering the surrounding infrastructure to support entities in this transformation. It’s no longer built on volume services but rather creates a focus on driving enhanced health for all.

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Wright Center codevelops a telehealth-EHR combo to expand care options

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

So a patient will have to travel to a primary care or clinic setting and the on-site providers will set up a telemedicine cart within their room. "We adopted full telemedicine services within three days of Medicare's billing approval," he said. In May, it was 50-50.

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Telehealth seems here to stay – so how can it be improved?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The healthcare professionals we interviewed spoke to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding telehealth reimbursement as a major contributor to dissatisfaction. "The primary hurdle is the impermanence," said Dr. Diane Rittenhouse, a senior fellow at Mathematica, whose research expertise includes primary care and innovative models.