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. When it comes to long-term telepsychiatry sustainability, providers in private practice expressed concerns about revenue impact.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The number of Medicare TPEs and commercial payer take-back audits alone is skyrocketing. They also look to flag “items and services that have high national error rates and are a financial risk to Medicare.” Meanwhile, Medicare also has a Fee for Service Recovery Audit Program. Tricare and Medicare).
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 30, 2020
To help private-practice physicians manage the operational and business challenges posed by the coronavirus emergency, AMA has put together some new toolkits to help practices stay strong and deliver better care during the fast-evolving coronavirus crisis. On this National Doctors Day , as the U.S. WHY IT MATTERS.
TheraNest
MARCH 3, 2020
Medicare is a government-run insurance program for people who are 65 years of age and older (though it does cover people with certain approved disabilities). Medicare Part A hospital insurance covers inpatient hospitals and skilled nursing facilities as well as hospice care. Medicare Part B covers doctors and outpatient care.
TheraNest
MARCH 18, 2020
The lifting of penalties for non-HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms currently only apply to telehealth sessions covered by Medicare and other federal healthcare programs overseen by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Insurance Company Requirements.
TheraNest
APRIL 15, 2020
HIPAA laws are still in effect, even though Medicare is allowing alternative telehealth platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. With an understanding of the challenges, you’re better able to solve them. Difficulty Maintaining Privacy and Confidentiality for the Client.
TheraNest
MARCH 6, 2020
In fact, congressional leaders have agreed to a coronavirus response bill that will allow Medicare reimbursement for care providers using telehealth to treat patients at home. Once you have enabled telehealth for your practice, you can offer telehealth sessions to your clients who might otherwise have needed to cancel.
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