Telehealth

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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 that would improve rural access to care. By Eric Wicklund August 09, 2021 – A Montana Congressman wants to improve rural healthcare access by ensuring Medicare coverage for asynchronous (store-and-forward) telehealth […]

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Rural hospitals contend with an expensive shift to digital amid shrinking margins

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Klobuchar, Smith Announce USDA Grant Program to Support Health Care in Rural Communities

Klobuchar, Smith Announce USDA Grant Program to Support Health Care in Rural Communities Klobuchar and Smith held event with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to announce the program WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) joined U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make significant funding […]

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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 beyond the pandemic. By Eric Wicklund June 28, 2021 – The next phase of the 21st Century Cures Act includes several measures to boost Medicare coverage for telehealth, through both new […]

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Industry Voices—Will the country choose virtual care post-COVID-19 Yes—but only if it's better

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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, hospice and palliative clinicians continue to incorporate telehealth into their daily practices to help establish, implement and inform a plan of care for home-based, seriously ill patients and […]

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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. By Kat Jercich June 24, 2021 03:01 PM The Commonwealth Fund released an issue brief this week reviewing state actions to expand individual and group health insurance coverage of telemedicine […]

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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 includes updates to payment rates for physicians and other health care professionals, expands the use of telehealth, clarifies evaluation and management (E/M) policies, proposes policies for the 2022 […]

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During the Pandemic, Remote Patient Monitoring Took on New Meaning for Doctors

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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 health emergency ends.  The organizations sent a letter July 26 to lawmakers asking to approve permanent telehealth provisions for Medicare beneficiaries, including removing geographical barriers for telehealth usage […]

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CMS’ Proposal to Expand Telehealth Coverage

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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 COVID-19 public health emergency (the “Pandemic”), in order to evaluate which services should be covered permanently. Through the 2022 Physician Fee Schedule (“PFS”), CMS is allowing certain services to remain […]

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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 the virus’ long-term physical effects. Many more are dealing with increased anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.  If there are any silver linings from what we’ve endured […]

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As State Emergencies End, Providers Look for New Telehealth Limits

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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 Congress facing dozens of bills aimed at improving telehealth coverage beyond the pandemic, one Senator is pressing the issue by combining four bills into one piece of legislation. […]

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HHS Expands COVID-19 Telehealth Capabilities in PREP Act Amendment

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Health Care Policy Trends From the 2021 State Legislative Session

The Big Picture This month, a majority of states are beginning to adjourn their 2021 legislative sessions. Across the country, lawmakers considered and passed a wide range of health care legislation, including coverage expansions as well as strategies to contain prescription drug costs, address health care affordability, advance and expand telehealth, and ensure behavioral health care […]

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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 outcomes. By Emily Sokol, MPH June 17, 2021 – Chronic care management and home health initiatives can drive down care costs and promote better patient outcomes. A key tool in these […]

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