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Nov 9, 2020 •Telehealth

Year-Long Study Validates Telehealth Use in Diabetes Prevention Efforts

Supporters of digital Diabetes Prevention Programs say the PREDICTS trial proves that telehealth and mHealth tools can improve clinical outcomes for people at risk of developing the…

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Nov 9, 2020 •Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare

CMS Finalizes 1.9% Boost for Medicare Home Health Reimbursement

That is a $390M increase in Medicare home health reimbursement, according to a new final rule that also expands coverage of telecommunications tech and keeps the PDGM’s…

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Nov 9, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

The 146 telehealth services Medicare is covering during the pandemic

CMS since March has expanded the number of services Medicare will cover when provided via telehealth to help support access to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the 146 additional…

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Nov 9, 2020 •Telehealth

HHS prioritizing health data access through smartphones in 5-year strategic plan

Federal health IT officials outlined their top goals and priorities for the next five years with a big focus on pushing the industry to make more patients’ health data…

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Nov 9, 2020 •Medicaid

Verma: Older Adults Must Have a ‘More Robust’ Set of Home Care Options

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Monday touted several tools designed to help states rebalance their long-term care ecosystem toward home- and community-based…

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Nov 9, 2020 •Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare

CMS fines 2,545 hospitals for high readmissions: 5 things to know

In fiscal year 2021, CMS will penalize 2,545 hospitals for having too many Medicare patients readmitted within 30 days, according to federal data cited by Kaiser Health News. …

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Nov 9, 2020 •Medicaid

Senators Seek CMS Support for Telehealth Services for Expectant Moms

November 02, 2020 – A bill introduced last week in the Senate aims to establish Medicare and Medicaid coverage for telehealth programs that monitor the health of expectant mothers.…

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Nov 6, 2020 •Telehealth

Beyond Telehealth: Bringing Care to Patients’ Homes

COVID-19 has created a telehealth boom, and it’s fantastic. The pandemic has pushed telehealth forward at least 10 years — no small feat, given healthcare lags about 10 years…

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Nov 6, 2020 •Telehealth

CMS finalizes home health payment rule for 2021: 4 takeaways

CMS finalized 2021 payment updates for home health agencies Oct. 29. Four takeaways on the changes, which are effective Jan. 1: 1. CMS will increase payments to home health…

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Nov 6, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Using COVID-19 as a launching point for tech innovation

2020 has been a challenging year for health care leaders across the globe as communities have been forced to grapple with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Nov 6, 2020 •Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Impacted Medicare Home Healthcare

Medicare home healthcare has been pivotal during the coronavirus pandemic, but it still needs to undergo changes to fully meet beneficiaries’ needs. By Kelsey Waddill October 30, 2020 – While…

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Nov 6, 2020 •Medicaid

CMS Finalizes 1.9% Home Health Rate Increase for 2021, Keeps PDGM’s Behavioral Adjustment

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final 2021 home health payment rule Thursday. In doing so, it changed very little from what it…

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Nov 6, 2020 •Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare

CMS Finalizes Calendar Year 2021 Payment and Policy Changes for Home Health Agencies and Calendar Year 2021 Home Infusion Therapy Benefit

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule [CMS-1730-F] that finalizes routine updates to the home health payment rates for calendar year…

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Nov 5, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Why Home Healthcare Needs More Technology and Training

An expansion of intuitive tools and internet connectivity are among key efforts to sustain remote care during the pandemic — and beyond. by Jessica Longly The COVID-19…

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Nov 5, 2020 •COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Time for a Checkup: Recent Federal Efforts Regarding Telehealth – Part I

The public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 has brought about many changes to the way healthcare is practiced, delivered, and reimbursed. This article will discuss some of…

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