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Jul 22, 2022 Blog

Most Americans Support Expansion of Asynchronous Telehealth Options

A new survey shows that a majority of Americans support legislation that would expand asynchronous telehealth, thereby increasing access to care, particularly mental healthcare. By Mark Melchionna July…

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Jul 8, 2022 Blog

Remote COVID-19 patient monitoring provides positive outcomes, study finds

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Patients with COVID-19 who tracked their experience and symptoms from the virus remotely had positive outcomes, a study published Thursday indicates. The study,…

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Jun 20, 2022 Blog

How Telehealth Legislation Will Evolve During the Pandemic & Beyond

Despite numerous bills to solidify telehealth flexibilities enacted during the pandemic, none have passed in Congress, leaving the future of telehealth access and adoption uncertain. By Anuja Vaidya…

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Jun 16, 2022 Blog

Congress Extends Telehealth Benefits

Congress has extended telehealth benefits for Medicare beneficiaries and for participants in high-deductible health plans with health savings accounts. The extension keeps telehealth benefits in place that…

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Jun 16, 2022 Blog

Congress Considers Two New Telehealth Bills Expanding Access to Virtual Care

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…

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Jun 7, 2022 American Medical Association (AMA)

AMA’s advocacy efforts push for permanent telehealth advancements

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…

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Jun 5, 2022 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)

Regulations Open Doors for Telehealth Services in FQHCs

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…

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Jun 1, 2022 Blog

2 New Telehealth Bills Aim to Solidify Expanded Virtual Care Access

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…

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May 26, 2022 Blog

Public Health Emergency Set for Extension: Lack of Notice Implies Renewal through Mid-October

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…

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May 25, 2022 Blog

Chronic care management is key to telehealth’s post-pandemic strategy

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…

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May 4, 2022 Blog

Evolving hospital-at-home models benefit patients and providers

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…

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May 2, 2022 Blog

How Far Has Telehealth Actually Come?

Paddy Padmanabhan, founder and CEO of Damo Consulting Inc., is a digital health entrepreneur, author and host of The Big Unlock podcast. Telehealth has become more integrated into care…

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Apr 28, 2022 Blog

How to Enrich the Patient Experience through Remote Care

Thanks to emerging value-based models and new reimbursement allowances, remote care’s popularity has been growing rapidly. Remote care is being utilized more and more to help improve…

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Apr 27, 2022 Blog

Telehealth Is Changing How Healthcare Is Provided

The ways in which we provide healthcare are drastically changing modern life. Telehealth is the use of digital tools and information – including audio and video communication…

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Apr 20, 2022 Blog

Rural Providers to Use USDA Grants to Boost Telehealth Capabilities

USDA is providing $43 million in new funds to rural healthcare providers, many of whom have earmarked the funds to implement and support telehealth services. By Anuja Vaidya…

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