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Sep 14, 2020 •Telehealth

Telehealth’s post-pandemic future: Where do we go from here?

SEP 7, 2020 Len Strazewski Concerned about exposing patients and their families to COVID-19, doctors and other health professionals are expanding telehealth services, using a variety of…

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Sep 14, 2020 •Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)

HHS Underscores Importance of Tech in First-Ever Rural Health Plan

In August, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that asked for a report on ongoing and future actions to enhance rural health care. HHS released an…

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Sep 14, 2020 •Telehealth

3 ways to bring telehealth to the next level

Here are three things that can be done to further amplify the evolution and availability of telehealth to support patients, especially seniors. By CLINT JONES / Sep 11, 2020…

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

HHS focuses on telehealth and tech innovations in Rural Action Plan

The roadmap released this week includes a four-point strategy to address the challenges facing rural healthcare. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday released…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Telehealth

Telehealth’s post-pandemic future: Where do we go from here?

SEP 7, 2020 Len Strazewski Contributing News Writer Concerned about exposing patients and their families to COVID-19, doctors and other health professionals are expanding telehealth services, using…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare

PDGM & COVID-19 Can Bring New Opportunities

It’s now been about nine months since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) required a new payment model for home health care, representing the largest…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Telehealth

We should push for more progress in telehealth

BY ARIELLE KANE, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR — 09/07/20 11:00 AM EDT Over the last few months, millions of Americans have used telehealth services — the remote delivery of care…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Telehealth

Telehealth Needs Payer Support for Continued Growth

The use of telehealth has exploded as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. For it to continue gaining momentum, private and public payers must appropriately reimburse for…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Telehealth

Senators Call for Better Telehealth Coverage for Home Health Care

A group of Senators is asking CMS to expand coverage for telehealth services delivered by home health care providers. With Congress and the government still haggling over…

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Sep 11, 2020 •Telehealth

The Trump Administration Strongly Supports Telehealth Innovation

Last week, the White House hosted a virtual “Roundtable Discussion on Embracing Technology and Telehealth” with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, Director…

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

CMS Aids in Acceleration of Broader Telehealth Adoption

With the rapid use of telehealth resulting from the pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new toolkit to help the Medicaid and Children’s Health…

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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 •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 •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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