15 Apr 2021

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FCC Announces Round 2 COVID-19 Telehealth Program Application Portal Will Open on April 29th

Media Contact:Katie Gorscakkatie.gorscak@fcc.gov Program Contact:Round2TelehealthApplicationSupport@usac.org For Immediate Release FCC ANNOUNCES ROUND 2 COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM APPLICATION PORTAL WILL OPEN ON APRIL 29Round 2 of Telehealth Program Will Provide an Additional $249 Million to Support Health Care Providers and Patients In All 50 States, DC, and Territories WASHINGTON, April 15, 2021—The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition […]

FCC Extends Telehealth Program Purchase Deadline

1 Apr 2021

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In the Matter of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Promoting Telehealth for Low-Income Consumers – REPORT AND ORDER AND ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION

Before theFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Promoting Telehealth for Low-Income Consumers))))) WC Docket No. 20-89 WC Docket No. 18-213 REPORT AND ORDER AND ORDER ON RECONSIDERATION Adopted: March 29, 2021 Released: March 30, 2021 By the Commission: Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel and Commissioners Carr and Starks issuing separate statements. […]

30 Mar 2021

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FCC ADOPTS REPORT AND ORDER TO IMPLEMENT ROUND 2 OF COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM

FCC ADOPTS REPORT AND ORDER TO IMPLEMENT ROUND 2 OF COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM Unanimous Vote Creates Rules and Procedures to Move Forward with Round 2 of Program to Support Health Care Providers During the Pandemic — WASHINGTON, March 30, 2021—Today, the FCC voted to formally adopt a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration […]

24 Mar 2021

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What Is Telehealth?

Telehealth is a way to receive healthcare services remotely through various communication technologies. The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) defines telehealth as “the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s clinical health status.”1How and why you use telehealth will depend on your health needs and goals, […]

23 Mar 2021

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Respiri (ASX:RSH) receives FDA tick for Wheezo

Respiri (RSH) has received United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its wheezing aid, Wheezo Wheezo monitors wheezing to manage and improve asthma With the green tick from the FDA, the company can now market and sell the technology in the United States On the market this afternoon, Respiri is in the grey […]

Senators Seek CMS Support for Telehealth Services for Expectant Moms

18 Mar 2021

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Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act Reintroduced to Congress

This week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act to the U.S. House of Representatives. Telehealth has expanded both at the individual provider and hospital system levels through support from federal and state emergency measures aimed at increasing access during the pandemic. Without legislative intervention many of these measures will disappear […]

18 Mar 2021

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The Other Shoe Drops: OIG To Audit COVID-19 Telehealth Home Health Services

Monday, February 1, 2021 In response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency (the “PHE”) first declared on March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued blanket Section 1135 Waivers to expand, albeit on a temporary basis during the PHE, the range of healthcare professionals who can provide Medicare-covered telehealth services to include […]

How RPM Can Reduce Unnecessary Hospitalizations

18 Mar 2021

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How RPM Can Reduce Unnecessary Hospitalizations

Keeping eyes on patients at a distanceby Tiffany HornThursday, February 11th, 2021 Remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs are leading the charge to leverage mobile technology and portable digital devices to successfully monitor patients outside of the hospital. At first glance, remote patient monitoring programs offer an inventive, innovative solution to reduce hospital admissions and overall […]

18 Mar 2021

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FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN CIRCULATES ROUND 2 COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM REPORT AND ORDER

Media Contact:Paloma PerezPaloma.Perez@fcc.gov For Immediate Release FCC ACTING CHAIRWOMAN CIRCULATES ROUND 2 COVID-19 TELEHEALTH PROGRAM REPORT AND ORDERCongress Tasked the FCC to Create Rules and Procedures for Round 2 of Program to Support Health Care Providers During the Pandemic—WASHINGTON, March 17, 2021—Today, Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel circulated a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration […]

More states require telehealth coverage going into 2021

17 Mar 2021

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22 states with reimbursement provisions for telehealth

Twenty-two states have laws that address payment and reimbursement rates for telehealth services, including requiring commercial insurers to pay providers the same rate for services delivered via telehealth as in person, according to a recent report from law firm Foley and Lardner. For its February report, Foley and Lardner examined state telehealth laws such as reimbursement provisions. […]

Telehealth and Telemedicine Tech Changes in the COVID-19 Era

17 Mar 2021

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Telehealth and Telemedicine Tech Changes in the COVID-19 Era

Improved access to telehealth and telemedicine is just one of many things that have changed since we all began to navigate the world wrought by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Yes, hopefully things return to a post-new-normal sooner than later, but what does our current situation mean for those of us who might specify, install, and […]

16 Mar 2021

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Billing for Telehealth Encounters – An Introductory Guide On Fee-for-Service

Stark Law Changes Should Benefit Telehealth, Remote Patient Monitoring

15 Mar 2021

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Three Things to Look for in a Remote Patient Monitoring Solution

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has proven to be a solid solution for helping seniors age in place without consistent trips to the doctor’s office, clinic, or emergency room. The COVID era has increased demand for the deployment of healthcare technology, as many seniors with chronic conditions do not want to leave their homes for treatment. […]

15 Mar 2021

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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Summary

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: SummaryThe U.S. House of Representatives on March 10, 2021, passed the Senate-amended H.R. 1319, theAmerican Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP provides $1.9 trillion in additional relief to respond to the novelcoronavirus (COVID-19). This follows the enactment of nearly $4 trillion in COVID relief in 2020. PresidentJoe Biden called for […]

15 Mar 2021

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COVID 19 and Community Behavioral Health Care

Editor’s Note: In a new report for the California Health Care Foundation, summarized below, Manatt Health discusses the impact of key legal changes that supported the delivery of community behavioral health services in California during the early months of the COVID‑19 pandemic. In addition, the report identifies opportunities for long-term policy reform. Although focused primarily […]

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