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Aug 26, 2021 •Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

FCC Announces Awards for Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program

Media Contact: Katie Gorscak katie.gorscak@fcc.gov For Immediate Release FCC ANNOUNCES NEW COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM AWARDS TOTALING NEARLY $42 MILLION TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN…

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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 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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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 6, 2021 •Telehealth

Make Medicare and Medicaid telehealth coverage permanent

Unpacking the impact of COVID-19 will take years. In the U.S. alone hundreds of thousands of people lost loved ones, lost their incomes and are still managing…

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Aug 6, 2021 •Telehealth

J.D. Power: Telehealth use boosts members’ satisfaction with health plans

Increased telehealth use under the pandemic is encouraging members to engage more with their health plans, according to a new report from J.D. Power. J.D. Power’s annual Commercial Member…

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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 •Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote Patient Monitoring Promotes Chronic Care Management, Home Health

Remote patient monitoring solutions can play a critical role in chronic care management and home health programs that work to drive down care costs and improve patient…

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Aug 4, 2021 •Telehealth

More than convenience: How leaders are leveraging telehealth to achieve their strategic plan

When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020, some health systems were forced to dramatically expand their telehealth capabilities in a matter of days. As clinicians…

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Aug 4, 2021 •Telehealth

AMA Launches Telehealth Immersion Program to Promote Sustainability

The American Medical Association has launched a new program to help providers craft a long-term strategy for telehealth scalability and sustainability. By Eric Wicklund June 14, 2021 – The American…

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