Earlier this month, two telehealth bills intended to expand patient access to virtual healthcare were introduced to the United States Congress. Each bill seeks to continue building upon the availability of certain telehealth services that existed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The first bill, known as the Kidney Health Connect Act, is designed to allow patients […]
COVID-19 has led to dramatic increases in adoption of telehealth by both physicians and patients. Policymakers should seize the opportunity to make permanent policy that supports many of these advancements beyond the pandemic. Why telehealth is important In the March 15, 2022, episode of Moving Medicine, AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger discusses the importance of […]
Remote patient monitoring can help enhance chronic care management in many ways, including allowing clinicians to track their patients daily and adjust treatment plans in real time. May 27, 2022 – Amid the rapid expansion of virtual care, remote patient monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a reliable tool for treating both acute and chronic conditions. RPM involves […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the United States, states, payers, and providers are looking for ways to expand access to telehealth services. Telehealth is an essential tool in ensuring patients are able to access the healthcare services they need in as safe a manner as possible. In order to provide our clients with quick […]
Patient satisfaction rates provide a measure of the healthcare system’s ability to meet patients’ expectations. In traditional healthcare, patients feel the biggest factors impacting their satisfaction rates are long wait times and staffing shortages. Remote patient management uses patient education and accessible communication to ultimately extend the reach of healthcare workers’ capabilities. Looking specifically at […]
Make sure your facility is aware of all the Medicare policy changes that permit payment for expanded services. Telehealth as a healthcare delivery platform has been in existence since the late 1960s. It was first introduced through projects initiated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Nebraska Psychology Institute. The declaration of […]
Two bills, introduced in the US House and Senate, aim to extend certain flexibilities enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mark Melchionna June 01, 2022 – Congress will consider two new bills that intend to create accessible options for virtual healthcare, particularly for some Medicare beneficiaries and rural residents. US Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) with Sen. John […]
The declared Public Health Emergency (PHE) under the Public Health Service Act will apparently be renewed at least one further time beyond its current July 15, 2022 expiration, as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has repeatedly committed to provide a 60-day notice prior to the termination or expiration of the PHE, and mid-May has […]
Telehealth utilization has dropped as the pandemic emergency has waned. For telehealth utilization to meet the higher expectations set during the pandemic, the technology must be wielded for more than just episodic or urgent care. By WAQAAS AL-SIDDIQ May 24, 2022 at 4:53 PM Surveys have shown that most healthcare providers thought telehealth would stay at pandemic levels or […]
Access to healthcare services is essential for the health and well-being of all individuals. In an ideal world, all patients would be able to receive care when, and where they need it. However, for many who live in remote communities, this is not an option as barriers caused by distance can get in the way […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the United States, states, payers, and providers are looking for ways to expand access to telehealth services. Telehealth is an essential tool in ensuring patients are able to access the healthcare services they need in as safe a manner as possible. In order to provide our clients with quick […]
Remote Patient Monitoring is becoming a more common practice among Medicare patients who want to keep costs down while still receiving the necessary care they need. RPM billing can be beneficial for patients who are unable to come into the office or clinic due to transportation issues. It is important for providers to review the patient’s records […]
The pandemic has pushed the telehealth industry flush into the mainstream and healthcare technology has become a cornerstone of today’s care delivery methods. Health restrictions during peak pandemic time meant physical patient visits weren’t possible which is when the telehealth industry came to the rescue of the waning healthcare landscape. A prominent branch of telehealth […]
The most powerful drivers for digital home hospital adoption are advances in telehealth, remote monitoring and emerging digital technologies that facilitate high quality, cost-effective care beyond hospital walls. By GARY MANNING May 4, 2022 at 4:19 PM In 2005, a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine demonstrated that digital home hospital, or hospital-at-home, solutions delivered better clinical outcomes, […]