The ATA Telehealth Essentials Guide for Healthcare Providers
Eight Essentials of Effective Telehealth Services, including: The Essentials Guide was made possible thanks to the generous support of the David M.C. Ju Foundation.
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CMS’ Proposed Fee Schedule Boosts Payments for Telehealth
CMS proposed changes to the physician fee schedule that would provide physicians with additional compensation to account for balancing telehealth visits with maintaining their physical offices, Politico reported July 17. The proposal would increase the payment rates of healthcare providers for the virtual care they offer Medicare patients remotely. The additional compensation for telehealth services will be […]
Virtual-first health plans: Faster, affordable care for your employees
Over the last several years, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri has been expanding access to care through telehealth, urging consumers to use this valuable tool as an entry point to care that is fast, easy and more affordable. In the early days of the pandemic, we worked with our care provider partners […]
DHA Senior Leader: ‘Virtual First’ is the Future of Military Health System
The Defense Health Agency plans to advance its use of virtual technology with an aim to get the patient connected to the medical provider no matter where they are, according to one of the agency’s top doctors. Dr. Brian Lein, assistant director for health care administration for the DHA, said the agency needs to invest […]
4 Home Care Technologies for Health Systems to Prioritize, per AHA
America, and for that matter the world, is facing a growing challenge in caring for two expanding groups of patients — those 60 and older and patients with such chronic diseases as cancer, diabetes and obesity. Across the globe, the 60-and-older population is increasing quickly and will surpass 2 billion by 2050, according to the World […]
What is Remote Patient Monitoring? All You Need To Know: Explained
Table of Contents What is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)? Broadly speaking, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a healthcare delivery method that uses innovations in information technology to allow the streamlined collection of patient data beyond the traditional healthcare setting. You may also hear it called remote patient management, remote health monitoring, or remote physiologic monitoring. […]
Nonagon Receives FDA Clearance for Over-the-Counter Remote Examination Platform, Making Healthcare More Accessible
Nonagon Enables Clinical-Grade Remote Examinations for Heart, Lungs, Abdomen, and More, Potentially Improving Health Outcomes and Reducing Hospital Visits CAESAREA, ISRAEL, April 19, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Nonagon, a fast-growing medical device company based in Israel and the US, has received FDA clearance to sell its N9+ device as an over-the-counter product, making remote patient examinations more […]
Examining The Realities Of Hospital-At-Home Technology Implementation
The concept of hospital-at-home isn’t new, but it’s much more than an industry buzzword. It can be a game-changer for the healthcare industry if we are both innovative and realistic. It has the potential to transform the full experience for both providers and patients. Instead of requiring a patient to be onsite at a facility […]
Technology and the Doctor Shortage
The threat of a physician shortage is nothing new but seems to have picked up steam in the last few years. In fact, new figures from the Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) anticipate a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by the year 2030. This is a particular challenge in rural areas, where the ratio of patients […]
Executive Summary: Tracking Telehealth Changes State-by-State in Response to COVID-19 (UPDATED)
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the United States, states, payers, and providers are looking for ways to expand access to telehealth services. Telehealth is an essential tool in ensuring patients are able to access the healthcare services they need in as safe a manner as possible. In order to provide our clients with quick […]
How to Utilize Telehealth Services in 2023 for Improved Quality of Life as a Senior
Recently, technology has transformed the definition of what a “medical appointment” looks like. Now, some medical appointments are done at home in front of a computer. This virtual medical visit trend is providing seniors with more autonomy when it comes to their healthcare services. Telehealth services are here to stay and allow seniors more freedom […]
DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities
WASHINGTON – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced proposed permanent rules for the prescribing of controlled medications via telemedicine, expanding patient access to critical therapies beyond the scheduled end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The public will be able to comment for 30 days on the proposed rules. The proposed rules – developed with the U.S. […]
Introducing patients to telehealth
Help patients better understand what telehealth is, the benefits of virtual health care, and how to schedule a telehealth appointment. On this page: Patients are likely to have questions about what to expect from a telehealth appointment. Here are some key topics to help them feel at ease. Telehealth basics Benefits of telehealth Telehealth is […]
Increased Use of Telemedicine Brings Numerous Benefits for SNFs
Brian Carpenter, MD 1/31/2023 TELEMEDICINE ADVERTORIAL As we move forward in 2023, it’s uplifting to see census returning to near pre-pandemic levels for many providers. Unfortunately, many of these same facilities are still experiencing staffing challenges and the daunting reality of higher-acuity residents. With over 50 percent of U.S. hospitals operating in the red, the trend […]
Getting Healthcare in 2023 and Beyond…Virtually…and Securely
Monday, January 16, 2023 Much is being written about “remote work” – is it productive, will demand for it continue or be curtailed in a recession, is cybersecurity compromised, does it inhibit workplace culture, collaboration, etc. Lots of questions, few clear answers. The discussion seems largely centered on office workers, professional services providers like me, […]