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Health IT Essential to White House's COVID-19 National Emergency Response

5 Apr 2022

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Alliance submits comments in response to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on Strengthening Community Health Through Technology RFI

The Alliance for Connected Care submitted comments in response to the request for information from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on strengthening community health through technology. The Alliance specifically commented on the burdensome licensure requirements which create a barrier in access to virtual health care. The Alliance recommends the federal […]

Bipartisan legislation would broaden telehealth benefits for employees

1 Apr 2022

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Bipartisan legislation would broaden telehealth benefits for employees

The Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act would amend HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act to allow employers to offer standalone telehealth service programs – not unlike dental and vision plans – in addition to existing health insurance plans. By Mike Miliard March 31, 2022 The House of Representatives has drafted a bill that would […]

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31 Mar 2022

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Telehealth Bills Currently in 117th Congress

Preparing for the 2022 CPT Code Changes Evolving Remote Patient Care

31 Mar 2022

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Preparing for the 2022 CPT Code Changes Evolving Remote Patient Care

By Shailendra Sinhasane Posted March 31, 2022 Each year, new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are renewed by the American Medical Association (AMA). The 2022 CPT code changes are minimal and it brings forth modifications to the existing descriptors and codes in the healthcare system. CPT billing codes create an influx of revenue streams through remote patient monitoring […]

29 Mar 2022

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Billing for Telehealth Encounters – 2022 – Including Billing for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) CPT Reimbursement Codes for 2022 (CPT Codes 99453, 99454, 99457, 99458, 99091, 98975, 98976, 98977, 98980, and 98981)

4 Remote Patient Monitoring Reimbursement Tips for Your Practice

26 Mar 2022

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4 Remote Patient Monitoring Reimbursement Tips for Your Practice

By: Collin Couey on March 25, 2022 Imagine spending precious time and money setting up a remote patient monitoring program at your practice only to realize it’s too costly to maintain. If you’re on the fence about setting up such a program, you can avoid that worst-case scenario. We’ll break down the ins and outs of remote patient monitoring […]

25 Mar 2022

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Telehealth Policy Update

Thursday, March 24, 2022 There have been several significant developments with regard to Federal government telehealth policy. These include the recently enacted appropriations bill funding the Federal government for the balance of the fiscal year, a Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General data brief, the MedPAC annual report to Congress and […]

The future of telehealth: 4 insights on overcoming challenges and reimagining care delivery

24 Mar 2022

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The future of telehealth: 4 insights on overcoming challenges and reimagining care delivery

Telehealth continues to offer solutions to old and new healthcare challenges, from extending services in rural areas to addressing nursing shortages amid COVID-19. But formidable barriers remain in expanding telehealth. Overcoming these barriers requires bold thinking and leadership. During a March virtual roundtable hosted by Becker’s Hospital Review and sponsored by T-Mobile for Business, a panel of […]

24 Mar 2022

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Telehealth Policy Update

There have been several significant developments with regard to Federal government telehealth policy. These include the recently enacted appropriations bill funding the Federal government for the balance of the fiscal year, a Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General data brief, the MedPAC annual report to Congress and statements by the Secretary […]

AHA Requests Additional COVID-19 Financial Support from Congress

24 Mar 2022

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AHA Requests Additional COVID-19 Financial Support from Congress

During the Delta and Omicron surges, hospitals and health systems faced significant challenges, prompting AHA to ask Congress for additional COVID-19 financial support. By Victoria Bailey March 24, 2022 – The American Hospital Association (AHA) has urged Congress to provide hospitals and health systems with additional COVID-19 financial support, including more Provider Relief Funds and an extension on the Medicare […]

Telehealth Update: A Federal Appropriations Bill, A Positive OIG Report, and Good News from HHS

23 Mar 2022

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Telehealth Update: A Federal Appropriations Bill, A Positive OIG Report, and Good News from HHS

Last week saw a lot of great news in the world of telehealth. On March 15, President Biden signed into law H.R. 2471, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022”, which extends many of the Medicare telehealth flexibilities put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic for a period following the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). […]

FCC Closes Out Connected Care Pilot With $30M in New Grants

23 Mar 2022

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FCC Closes Out Connected Care Pilot With $30M in New Grants

Sixteen new projects have been selected to receive the funding in the last round of the program established in 2020 to support the advancement of connected care. By Anuja Vaidya March 23, 2022 – The Federal Communications Commission has selected 16 new Connected Care Pilot Program projects to receive $29.7 million in funding. This is the fourth and final set […]

FCC ANNOUNCES FINAL GROUP OF APPROVED PROJECTS FOR CONNECTED CARE PILOT PROGRAM

23 Mar 2022

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FCC ANNOUNCES FINAL GROUP OF APPROVED PROJECTS FOR CONNECTED CARE PILOT PROGRAM

Program Will Support Connected Care Services Across Country, Focus on Low-Income and Veteran Patients — WASHINGTON, March 16, 2022—Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced its fourth and final set of approved Connected Care Pilot Program projects. These 16 projects were approved for a total of $29,752,601 in funding. With the newly selected projects, the […]

21 Mar 2022

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3 Tips For Choosing A Remote Patient Management Solution

Adopting virtual solutions is becoming a standard practice in healthcare, as approximately 84% of physicians now offer some form of remote care to patients. Healthcare practices looking to fully embrace remote care have turned towards remote patient management. As this is a fairly new practice, and there are limited resources to help find the right […]

HHS Expands COVID-19 Telehealth Capabilities in PREP Act Amendment

20 Mar 2022

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The economics of a comprehensive care management program in 2022

Care management services are reimbursable remote medical services that provide ongoing care to patients between traditional or remote doctor’s office visits. Such services include chronic care management (CCM), remote patient monitoring (RPM), behavioral health integration (BHI), and many others, with even more services emerging regularly. Since their inception, care management services have largely been conceptualized […]

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