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Three 2023 telemedicine trends that advance the 'new normal' in healthcare

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Technology has became culturally accepted as an integral part of the patient experience as telemedicine gained popularity. government passed the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022, which allows Medicare patients access to telehealth services, including audio-only services, through 2024. For example, the U.S.

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Telehealth and COVID-19 in the U.S.: A Conversation with Ann Mond Johnson, ATA CEO

Health Populi

In other words, the elusive “tipping point” is finally here. For example, only health care providers that have an existing relationship with a Medicare patient would be eligible per the requirements in the legislation. Check out this last public health poster about Medicare and COVID-19. The President signed the $8.3

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Closing the Digital Health Gap Between Consumers and Physicians

Health Populi

We have reached a tipping point now that Medicare begins to pay for some virtual care services. And worries about medical error rates and privacy are also justifiable reasons for doctors to slow their adoption of (some) digital and virtual care platforms.

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Miss one of these? Six aging and health tech blog posts from April and May

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Is 2022 the tipping point for technology and older adults? Telehealth vs. in-person: the Covid-19 public health emergency declaration to reimburse doctors for providing telehealth services for Medicare recipients has been repeatedly renewed. Medical practices are now offering choices to patients – in person or telehealth ?

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Telehealth Is Here to Stay. Is Your Facility Ready?

InTouch Health

Some providers have been hesitant to adopt this technology if it means seeing out-of-state patients or getting reimbursed at a lower rate than they would for in-person services. Medicaid and Medicare providers will now be reimbursed at the same rate for virtual care as they would for in-person consultations.

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Quality Payment Program Exceeds Year 1 Participation Goal

CMS.gov

We’re also eager to improve the clinician and patient experience through our Meaningful Measures initiative so that clinicians can spend more time providing care to their patients and improving the quality of care their patients receive. And, we’re proud to announce that our free technical assistance received a 99.8

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5 payer trends to watch in 2018

Henry Kotula

Here’s a look at five payer trends to watch for in 2018, and some tips for preparing to deal with them. Providers will need to manage patients post-discharge and keep them healthy in their homes rather than in hospitals. This has been especially true in ACA exchange plans and Medicare Advantage (MA).