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Sep 8, 2021 Blog

Medicare Telehealth Update: CMS Releases CY2022 PFS Proposed Rule

On July 23, 2021, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (“Proposed Rule”) which outlines several proposed…

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Sep 8, 2021 Blog

Home healthcare agencies can reap big benefits from telehealth

A mix of telehealth and personal visits can yield better results for patients than strictly in-person visits, according to a technology leader at Dallas-based home healthcare firm…

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Aug 25, 2021 Telehealth

New Bill Seeks Nationwide Medicare Coverage for Asynchronous Telehealth Services

A Montana Congressman has introduced a bill that would establish Medicare coverage for asynchronous (store-and-forward) telehealth services in all 50 states, expanding the possibilities for a platform…

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Aug 25, 2021 Physician Fee Schedule

Proposed Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) CY 2022

This video reviews the Proposed Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for CY 2022 as it relates to telehealth.

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Aug 13, 2021 Telehealth

Cures 2.0 Includes Provisions to Expand Telehealth Coverage, Services

While focusing on research to tackle cancer and other diseases, the massive Cures 2.0 bill unveiled last week includes provisions aimed at extending telehealth coverage and access…

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Aug 13, 2021 Telehealth

Telehealth supports hospice and palliative care providers, patients and caregivers

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 quickly led to rapid adoption of telehealth across all healthcare sectors, including hospice and palliative care. A year later,…

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Aug 13, 2021 Telemedicine

22 states changed telemedicine laws during the pandemic

Most pursued changes via administrative action, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report, which may not be a permanent solution after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.…

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Aug 13, 2021 Telemedicine

CMS to Permanently Cover Audio-Only Telemedicine for Mental Health

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed permanent Medicare coverage of audio-only mental health telehealth services. Currently, Medicare covers audio-only telehealth under temporary waivers…

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Aug 12, 2021 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare

CMS Releases 2022 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Rule

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule on July 13. This rule…

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Aug 11, 2021 Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)

SNF-Diversion Bill ‘Choose Home’ Introduced, Projected to Save Up to $247M Annually

The home health industry reached a major legislative milestone on Thursday, with U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) teaming up to introduce a new…

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During the Pandemic, Remote Patient Monitoring Took on New Meaning for Doctors

Aug 11, 2021 Telehealth

430 healthcare organizations to lawmakers: Address the ‘telehealth cliff’

The American Telemedicine Association and Alliance for Connected Care are among a group of 430 organizations urging Congress to expand virtual care coverage before the COVID-19 public…

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Aug 11, 2021 Telehealth

CMS’ Proposal to Expand Telehealth Coverage

On July 13, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) unveiled a proposal to temporarily extend Medicare coverage for particular telehealth services granted during the…

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Aug 11, 2021 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare

New Bill Would Expand Home Health Options, Including Remote Patient Monitoring, for Seniors

The Choose Home Care Act of 2021 would expand Medicare coverage for seniors who choose to go home after a hospital stay rather than to a skilled…

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As State Emergencies End, Providers Look for New Telehealth Limits

Aug 5, 2021 Telehealth

Can a Package of Telehealth Bills Gain the Attention of Congress?

Senator John Kennedy is hoping that four telehealth bills packaged together can push Congress to take action on long-term connected health policy. By Eric Wicklund June 21, 2021 – With…

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Aug 4, 2021 Telehealth

Telehealth use among Medicare beneficiaries varies widely: 5 insights based on age, race & location

While more than one in four (27 percent) of Medicare beneficiaries had a telehealth visit between the summer and fall of 2020, participants ranged by factors including…

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