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Sep 11, 2020 Telehealth

During COVID-19, many doctors and patients are using telehealth to keep connected

In 2019, Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida was ramping up its virtual options for patients, and providers conducted about 100 appointments by video throughout the year. This spring, with…

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Sep 11, 2020 Telehealth

Is telehealth for heart care here to stay? 5 cardiology leaders weigh in

Five cardiologists and service line leaders discuss telehealth and how it has affected care delivery in cardiology. Editor’s note: Responses have been edited for clarity and length…

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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 COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Can Telehealth Help Medical Practices Ditch the Waiting Room?

Faced with the need to improve patient satisfaction and reduce unnecessary delays in care, hospitals and medical practices are using telehealth and mHealth tools to create a…

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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 COVID-19 - Coronavirus

How the Simple Telehealth Visit Will Revolutionize Care Delivery and Disease Management

The impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry’s ability to innovate has been stunning. We have seen FDA emergency authorizations and relaxed regulatory guidelines enable the development of radical…

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Sep 11, 2020 Telehealth

Draft Guidelines Introduced to Protect Consumer Data on mHealth Platforms

The Draft Consumer Privacy Framework for Health Data aims to set standards for the collection, use and protection of health data on smartwatches, fitness bands, mHealth apps…

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Sep 11, 2020 Telehealth

Using telehealth to revolutionize the speed of making rare disease diagnoses

For a person living with a rare disease, it can take five years or longer to receive an accurate diagnosis. With more than 40% of patients initially misdiagnosed, this “diagnostic…

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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 Telehealth

Five Ways—Beyond Current Policy—To Truly Integrate Telehealth Into Primary Care Practices

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic, and the corresponding need for social distancing, has catapulted telehealth into the mainstream. According to some estimates, the proportion of ambulatory…

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Sep 11, 2020 COVID-19 - Coronavirus

America’s Race for Universal Telehealth May Rely on Making Medicare Payments Permanent

Kimberly Sanders was recovering from a heroin addiction when the coronavirus struck. She had been homeless before and struggled to commute long distances for treatments. But because of her…

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Sep 11, 2020 COVID-19 - Coronavirus

Healthcare execs say telehealth is their No. 1 pandemic tech problem

Other major challenges include remote patient monitoring, interoperability, real-time data analytics, work-from-home resources and patient surveillance, according to a new KLAS report. A new report from research firm…

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