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Sep 11, 2020 •Telehealth

Draft Guidelines Introduced to Protect Consumer Data on mHealth Platforms

The Draft Consumer Privacy Framework for Health Data aims to set standards for the collection, use and protection of health data on smartwatches, fitness bands, mHealth apps…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)

MedPAC members weigh future of telehealth coverage

The commission, which advises Congress on issues affecting Medicare, put forth a number of options aimed at maximizing care access while minimizing risk. By Kat Jercich September 09,…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Telehealth

Using telehealth to revolutionize the speed of making rare disease diagnoses

For a person living with a rare disease, it can take five years or longer to receive an accurate diagnosis. With more than 40% of patients initially misdiagnosed, this “diagnostic…

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Sep 11, 2020 •U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

HHS Issues $1.5B in Grants for Opioid Abuse Treatment, Including Telehealth

The grants are part of a two-year program launched by HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help states and Tribal organizations use telehealth…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Telehealth

Five Ways—Beyond Current Policy—To Truly Integrate Telehealth Into Primary Care Practices

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic, and the corresponding need for social distancing, has catapulted telehealth into the mainstream. According to some estimates, the proportion of ambulatory…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Remote Patient Monitoring

The role of remote monitoring post-lockdown

The pandemic has led to huge spikes in digital technology adoption as doctors and patients have complied with social distancing guidelines. In fact, according to the Royal…

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Sep 11, 2020 •U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

CMS Acts to Spur Innovation for Americas Seniors

Proposed rule would bring new treatments, tests and medical technologies to Medicare beneficiaries faster Today, under President Trump’s leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…

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Sep 11, 2020 •U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

CMS Eyes Expanded Coverage for Innovative Telemedicine Devices

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a proposed rule that aims to allow Medicare coverage for “breakthrough devices,” giving providers and patients access to…

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Sep 11, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

America’s Race for Universal Telehealth May Rely on Making Medicare Payments Permanent

Kimberly Sanders was recovering from a heroin addiction when the coronavirus struck. She had been homeless before and struggled to commute long distances for treatments. But because of her…

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Sep 11, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Healthcare execs say telehealth is their No. 1 pandemic tech problem

Other major challenges include remote patient monitoring, interoperability, real-time data analytics, work-from-home resources and patient surveillance, according to a new KLAS report. A new report from research firm…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Telehealth

Where telehealth will have the most staying power: Healthcare leaders weigh in

In the year ahead, nearly one-fourth of healthcare leaders anticipate increased telehealth usage to have one of the biggest impacts on the healthcare industry, according to a new Definitive…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Telemedicine

Telehealth Works. How Well Depends On A Few Factors

Covid-19 has seen a massive increase in the use of telemedicine. While it may seem novel, it’s actually been around for decades and research shows it’s frequently…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Senators claim FCC failed to manage funding for COVID-19, rural telehealth programs

A group of 14 Democratic senators penned a letter to FCC chairman Ajit Pai on Aug. 20 detailing what they say is the agency’s failure to manage the Rural…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

FCC, Other Federal Agencies, Join Forces for Rural Telehealth

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other federal agencies are joining forces to increase access to telehealth solutions in rural areas across the U.S. According to a Memorandum…

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Sep 11, 2020 •American Hospital Association (AHA)

AHA calls for telehealth flexibilities to be made permanent

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is calling on President Donald J. Trump to make permanent telehealth flexibilities introduced as part of the nation’s response to the COVID-19…

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