Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report urging more oversight of HIPAA regulations and CME telehealth. The GAO investigation was focused on urging the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to take steps to mitigate these risks.

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TheraNest

MARCH 18, 2020

Although the OCR has temporarily lifted regulations regarding HIPAA-compliance and telehealth platforms, it is still best practice to use a HIPAA secure telehealth platform to deliver mental health care to your clients. 6 Reasons To Use A HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platform. Protecting Client Privacy.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report urging more oversight of HIPAA regulations and CME telehealth. The GAO investigation was focused on urging the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to take steps to mitigate these risks.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

After years of federal controversy and conjecture, the White House announced Monday that the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies (PHE) will end on May 11. The article below outlines Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement provisions that behavioral telehealth clinicians can expect in the near-to-mid range.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The addition of Integrated Zoom virtual visits enables mental health providers to expand treatment options for vulnerable patients, including those with moderate-to-severe mental health conditions where patients may not have the ability to leave their homes, according to the company's announcement. " THE LARGER TREND.

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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. And some indicated their hesitation to evaluate new patients over the phone or on video rather than in person.

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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. More than 40% of total inpatient cases include a behavioral health diagnosis. MARKETPLACE.

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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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Connected Health Initiative

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

physicians currently use telehealth services with patient appointments: 43 % With the public health emergency (PHE) coming to an end, Congress needs to preserve the flexibility to cover telehealth visits when appropriate. Number of U.S. Provide maximum statutory flexibility for CMS to cover telehealth visits where appropriate.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Over the years, while digital technology was quickly advancing, telehealth had a relatively low adoption rate due to poor reimbursement rates and regulatory challenges when it came to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance. According to CMS.gov , CMS is expanding access to telehealth services with Medicare.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

JANUARY 12, 2021

Providing a quick high-level overview of the recent updates, all payors have extended their telehealth flexibilities to at least the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE), which is currently set to end on January 20 th , 2021. HIPAA compliant platform is now required. Medicare: No Changes. National Payors.

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Mend

JANUARY 11, 2021

Recently, the Trump Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services announced unprecedented steps to expand Americans’ access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expanded Medicare coverage for telehealth visits.

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Enzyme Health

JUNE 19, 2019

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. HD : HD stands for high definition and refers to video that is a higher resolution than standard.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2020

"The use of this modality given the clinical conditions of the patients was the most effective approach to clinician/patient co-management," said James Sinkoff, deputy executive officer and CFO at Sun River Health. As a standalone, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform, Doxy.me

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health We have been in an uncertain time for regulation around telemedicine, and there are a few key trends to watch. It’s not just web analytics and ads that are an issue but even things like maps and videos hosted on a website.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Telehealth technologies, such as video conferencing and remote patient portals, allow healthcare providers to communicate with patients remotely, providing virtual consultations and patient education. This allows Medicare beneficiaries to receive medical treatment and consultation from the comfort of their own home.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 15, 2023

Ryan Health has seven primary care centers, seven school-based health centers, two community outreach centers at transitional housing sites, and one mobile health center, all located throughout Manhattan. As an FQHC, 75% of patients are enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare; another 7% are uninsured.

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Clear Arch Health

MAY 18, 2023

This Clear Arch Health podcast episode features American Telemedicine Association (ATA) leadership (Ann Mond Johnson, CEO and Kyle Zebley, Sr. VP of Public Policy) talking about telehealth, the end of the Public Health Emergency, and virtual care going forward. So, the Public Health Emergency official end is May 11th.

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Clear Arch Health

MAY 18, 2023

This Clear Arch Health podcast episode features American Telemedicine Association (ATA) leadership (Ann Mond Johnson, CEO and Kyle Zebley, Sr. VP of Public Policy) talking about telehealth, the end of the Public Health Emergency, and virtual care going forward. So, the Public Health Emergency official end is May 11th.

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Henry Kotula

JUNE 14, 2020

Payment parity —where telehealth is reimbursed at the same level as an in-person visit— is a crucial issue that must be addressed and instituted beyond the current public health emergency. Additionally, CHCs need ancillary systems in place to allow for the effective use of phone and video visits.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 26, 2023

The added twist that some clinicians haven’t yet realized is that even one phone or video session with a client violates California telehealth laws out of state. In short, if you offer professional services through telehealth, you are responsible for providing a service that meets the exact requirements of your in-person services.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The added twist that some clinicians haven’t yet realized is that even one phone or video session with a client violates California telehealth laws out of state. In short, if you offer professional services through telehealth, you are responsible for providing a service that meets the exact requirements of your in-person services.

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American Well

JULY 13, 2020

After the telestroke program became a standard of care, MHF partnered with Amwell to bring video spotlight capabilities to the clinical platform, allowing the provider to keep the patient as the prominent view even as multiple providers joined the consult. Children’s Health in Dallas. Baptist Health South Florida.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Ankit Gupta, Founder and CEO at Bicycle Health The opioid epidemic is the most acute and urgent public health crisis in America. Bicycle Health for example, is now working with Albertsons pharmacies to allow patients struggling with opioid addiction to receive life-saving medications conveniently and without stigma.

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