Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 2, 2020

Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma to provide a written plan for permanent changes to Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program rules around telehealth. THE LARGER TREND.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 26, 2020

Bridge evaluated a few HIPAA-compliant telehealth programs and Zoom’s was determined the best and most cost-effective for the agency’s purposes. “Fortunately, HIPAA-compliant Zoom proved to be very simple to operate from both ends,” Robeck remarked. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 29, 2023

Medicare Certification ASCs must sign a contract with Medicare and meet its Conditions for Coverage (CFC) to be paid. ASCs must also meet Medicare’s Conditions for Coverage. Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 13, 2020

Although research supported the efficacy of video telepsychiatry, the National Institute of Mental Health-funded study notes, only 5% of psychiatrists in the Medicare program had ever provided a telemedicine visit. " This was particularly important, Uscher-Pines noted, as many HIPAA compliant software became overwhelmed with users.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 22, 2020

" This past week, a bipartisan group of House representatives introduced the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act , which would eliminate most geographic and originating site restrictions on the use of telehealth in Medicare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In a virtual public meeting this past Friday, members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission discussed how – and whether – to permanently expand telehealth in Medicare. Before the pandemic, Medicare's physician fee schedule covered a limited set of telehealth services in rural locations.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. Other provider types are left to reason by analogy.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE 113

Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The article below outlines Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement provisions that behavioral telehealth clinicians can expect in the near-to-mid range. As noted by Telehealth.org, other repercussions concerning licensure and HIPAA-compliance enforcement also will take immediate effect with the end of the PHE.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

More than 85% of the patients served by Temple are covered by government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Patients dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid make up roughly half of the Medicare inpatient base. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. Temple also is a critical access point for vital public health services.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

AUGUST 8, 2018

Provider access to affordable broadband and delivery methods, such as smart phones, tablets and iPads, are driving telehealth to become a delivery platform that can meet consumer needs. Reaches into the community and meets specific needs. Developing programs that meet specific needs will help ensure successful outcomes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

Budget leaders have asked, "How do you really know what the impact on the Medicare population and the Medicare Trust Fund will be? We now have three years of data on the impact to the Medicare Trust Fund," he said. Part 2 – with HIPAA. "Telehealth can win over fence-sitters.

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TheraNest

MARCH 6, 2020

Meet Your Clients Where They’re At. By allowing clients to conveniently meet with you without having to leave home, they are more likely to keep appointments despite the last-minute complications that can arise in the face of illness. You can meet with your clients online through telehealth without the hassle of rescheduling.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

But even now, hospitals and health systems should be preparing proactively to meet the regulatory demands of a post-PHE future. Additionally, several telehealth flexibilities (that generally expand Medicare coverage for telehealth services) have been extended 151 days (about five months) beyond the termination of the HHS PHE.

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Connected Health Initiative

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

CHI recommends that Congress: Permanently enable Medicare to cover live audio and video visits regardless of the location of the patient. Number of U.S. Provide maximum statutory flexibility for CMS to cover telehealth visits where appropriate.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. Other provider types are left to reason by analogy.

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TheraNest

APRIL 15, 2020

HIPAA laws are still in effect, even though Medicare is allowing alternative telehealth platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therapists who’ve been at the work-from-home gig for a while now have become quite creative in coming up with solutions to meet the challenges. Set up a Space in Your Home to be HIPAA-compliant.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 8, 2020

As a result of recent HHS guidance with adapted HIPAA guidelines, the integration enables providers to initiate a video call with a patient from directly within the app. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. MARKETPLACE. There are a great many telemedicine technology and services vendors on the health IT market. ” he said.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. Other provider types are left to reason by analogy.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Data Security HIE 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. Other provider types are left to reason by analogy.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. Other provider types are left to reason by analogy.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. Other provider types are left to reason by analogy.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

We are now back to the status quo ante, at least with respect to the question of whether and how texting may be used in hospitals subject to the Medicare Conditions of Participation (i.e., Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. Other provider types are left to reason by analogy.

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HIPAA Medicare Healthcare Cybersecurity HIE 60

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 16, 2020

The practice needed a reliable system that would enable seamless patient scheduling, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing and billing, Miller said. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. The pandemic presented a variety of problems when it came to continuing patient care during quarantine. To read this special report, click here.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the same step, the number of regulations governing the sector has grown in complexity, which stems from movements including the HIPAA Right of Access Initiative and fallout from the reversal of federally protected abortion access. Healthcare’s most valuable data is their patient or policyholder data.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

This article also serves as a case study for PART-I of our article series, which identifies and explains the leading federal and state laws requiring healthcare language services for practitioners who serve Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries or those who work in federally funded settings.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Further, state-by-state laws requiring in-person meetings between psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrist collaborators should be reexamined as these can safely take place over video conferences. cut to physicians who treat the country’s most vulnerable patients through Medicare.

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Healthcare IT Medicare Telemedicine EHR 109

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Provider access to affordable broadband and delivery methods, such as smart phones, tablets and iPads, are driving telehealth to become a delivery platform that can meet consumer needs. Reaches into the community and meets specific needs. Developing programs that meet specific needs will help ensure successful outcomes.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Medicare restricts what telehealth services can be billed and limits telehealth access geographically. Even if a technology markets itself as HIPAA compliant, there still needs to be extra safeguards in place. In a recently updated fact sheet, the Center broke down the telehealth policy barriers facing adoption and use.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 19, 2020

Purchasing devices and platforms due to pricing was a concern, and HIPAA-compliant platforms and cybersecurity [were concerns] for PHI/patient safety." Staff members were unsure if Medicare and Medicaid would honor the prospective payment-system rate. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. To read this special report, click here.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 15, 2023

As an FQHC, 75% of patients are enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare; another 7% are uninsured. The Doximity platform met the organization's requirements, was available at no cost and was HIPAA-compliant. MEETING THE CHALLENGE To further enhance the telehealth capability, Ryan Health also explored remote patient monitoring systems.

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Telehealth EHR Medicare Telemedicine 110

Digital Health Global

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governs what One Medical, Amazon, and others can do with Protected Health Information and this includes information like medication history, medical conditions, and treatment information. How do Amazon and One Medical protect private health information?

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

They can help determine if you may be eligible for palliative care or hospice and which hospice program may best meet your needs. However, palliative care may be covered by Medicaid or private insurance plans, and hospice care is often covered by Medicare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2020

" A change in New York State and Medicare reimbursement along with receipt of the $753,367 FCC grant infused working capital on top of Sun River Health's investment in telemedicine. MEETING THE CHALLENGE. As a standalone, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform, Doxy.me To read this special report, click here.

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American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

Brokerage System: American Well’s brokerage system is a patented core technology that organizes pools of providers to efficiently meet patient demand while considering availability, clinical specialty, medical regulations, licensure and other qualifications. Click here for an in-depth showing of AW9 features.

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Telehealth EMR HIPAA Telemedicine 48

American Well

MARCH 17, 2016

Brokerage System: American Well’s brokerage system is a patented core technology that organizes pools of providers to efficiently meet patient demand while considering availability, clinical specialty, medical regulations, licensure and other qualifications. Click here for an in-depth showing of AW9 features.

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Henry Kotula

JUNE 14, 2020

For Medicare, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded access to telehealth beyond designated rural areas, loosened HIPAA requirements around telehealth platforms, and instituted parity in reimbursement with in-person visits. At least 22 states have explicitly implemented telehealth parity for Medicaid.

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GlobalMed

MARCH 24, 2020

Organizations like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Department have quickly modified their policies to increase access and reimbursement. The goal is simple: offer providers more flexibility so they can see more patients virtually , protecting both staff and patients from exposure.

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