Health Populi

APRIL 29, 2018

Governor Mark Leavitt, who held the post of Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bush, offered this advice at the recent Liberation 2018 conference hosted by Medecision. Part 2: Design to Liberate Healthcare , published 19 April, 2018.

Medical Technology 159

Medical Technology Patient Experience Connected Health Health Policy 159

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MARCH 6, 2018

In 2018, updates and changes impacted telehealth policy across the nation. Effective January 1, 2018, Medicare began reimbursing providers for RPM services billed under CPT code 99091. Effective January 1, 2018, the GT modifer will no longer be needed on professional claims for telehealth services. National Level.

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Telehealth Medicare Nursing Telemedicine 54

Connected Health Initiative

JUNE 24, 2020

The Connected Health Initiative (CHI) and our members worked tirelessly with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Congress, and state officials to expand access to connected health solutions during COVID-19 pandemic. billion in 2018.

Connected Health 52

Connected Health Telehealth Medicare Health Technology 52

Health Populi

APRIL 14, 2019

Ann Mond Johnson assumed the helm of CEO of ATA in 2018, and she’s issued a call-to-action across the health/care ecosystem for a delivery system upgrade. “ATA” is the new three-letter acronym for the American Telemedicine Association, meeting today through Tuesday at the Convention Center in New Orleans.

Telehealth 227

Telehealth Telemedicine FHIR Medicare 227

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

APRIL 9, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). The post South Central Legislative/Regulatory Update – March & April 2018 appeared first on LearnTelehealth. LEGISLATION.

Telemedicine 54

Telemedicine Telehealth Nursing Health Policy 54

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 26, 2019

In the spring of 2018, the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) published its update of the State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies Report. One of the most comprehensive reports available on the issues involved with U.S. telehealth reimbursement of all … Read more.

Telehealth 45

Telehealth Health Policy Connected Health 45

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). The post South Central Legislative/Regulatory Update – February 2018 appeared first on LearnTelehealth. LEGISLATION. Mississippi.

Telemedicine 48

Telemedicine Telehealth Public Health Nursing 48

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MARCH 5, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). The post South Central Legislative/Regulatory Update – March 2018 appeared first on LearnTelehealth. LEGISLATION.

Telemedicine 49

Telemedicine Telehealth Nursing Health Policy 49

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MAY 14, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). The post South Central Legislative/Regulatory Update – May 2018 appeared first on LearnTelehealth. LEGISLATION.

Telemedicine 50

Telemedicine Telehealth Nursing Health Policy 50

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

JUNE 29, 2018

The following is a list of legislative activities compiled by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for telehealth and telemedicine within the South Central region (AR, MS, and TN). The post South Central Legislative/Regulatory Update – June 2018 appeared first on LearnTelehealth. LEGISLATION.

Telemedicine 49

Telemedicine Telehealth Nursing Health Policy 49

Health Populi

OCTOBER 21, 2018

For further information on loneliness in the UK, here was the New York Times’ take on the appointment of the Minister for Loneliness published in January 2018. Health Populi’s Hot Points: Maneesh snapped this photo of us as we were about to say so long, for now, in Covent Garden.

Public Health 258

Public Health Digital Health Mental health Health IT 258

Health Populi

MARCH 1, 2018

To more effectively help patients manage diabetes , CentraForce Health used geospatial mapping of SBDoH data to develop deeper insights into peoples’ health needs and behaviors — such as eating fast food in the past 30 days, sufficient time to eat healthy food, and tendency to follow a doctor’s recommendations.

Public Health 205

Public Health Medicare Health Technology Patient Experience 205

Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In the spring of 2018, the Center for Connected Health Policy published its update of the State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies Report. One of the most comprehensive reports available on the issues involved with U.S. telehealth reimbursement of all types, the … Read more.

Health Policy 40

Health Policy Telehealth Connected Health 40

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

What’s underneath that macro “healthcare” index number of 67 is a precipitous decline in the past year for Americans’ trust in hospitals, compared with biotech, pharma, consumer healthcare, and even health insurance — all of which grew in trust between 2018 and 2019, but not so with the hospital segment of U.S.

BioTech 166

BioTech Medical Billing HIPAA Health Information 166

American Well

MAY 16, 2017

To learn more about licensing, credentialing, and the ever-changing telemedicine landscape, visit the Center for Connected Health Policy. Avizia was acquired by American Well in July of 2018. These questions are just a starting point.

Telehealth 48

Telehealth Telemedicine Nursing Health Policy 48

American Well

MAY 16, 2017

To learn more about licensing, credentialing, and the ever-changing telemedicine landscape, visit the Center for Connected Health Policy. Avizia was acquired by American Well in July of 2018. These questions are just a starting point.

Telehealth 48

Telehealth Telemedicine Nursing Health Policy 48

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

MAY 24, 2018

The individual receiving the service must be located in a rural health professional shortage area or non-Metropolitan statistical area and an eligible telehealth Originating Site (see resources below). The Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) is a great resource to stay current on state and national policy.

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Medicare Nursing Telehealth Health Policy 48

care innovations

AUGUST 21, 2018

Expanded fee-for-service reimbursement, such as the addition of CPT 99091 in 2018 and several additional codes that are currently in the proposed physician fee schedule for 2019 (specifically 990X0, 990X1 and 994X9), help bridge that gap. In essence, they help tie the canoes closer together (think bungee cords).

Remote care 40

Remote care Health Policy Connected Care Connected Health 40

Health Populi

JANUARY 18, 2021

Philips is also expanding tele-dentistry this year , being honored at CES 2021 for this program that connects consumers to dentists which has been especially useful in the COVID-19 pandemic. Sleep has been a key theme at CES, which I began to note in 2018 in this post on prescribing sleep for health at CES.

Digital Health 194

Digital Health Public Health Life Science Patient Experience 194

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Today as Election Day, I recall my post published yesterday here in Health Populi on U.S. voters’ perspectives on health care reform looking toward Election Day 2020.

Mental health 166

Mental health Medical Billing Medical Technology Pharmaceuticals 166

Health Populi

JULY 1, 2019

A 2018 national survey found that 39% of U.S. teens and young adults say they have gone online to try to find people with health conditions similar to their own and 61% say they have read, listened to, or watched other people share about their health experiences online.

Pharmaceuticals 216

Pharmaceuticals HIPAA BioTech Patient Experience 216

Health Populi

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The World Health Organization called for “prescribing” clean air for the world’s children, 90% of whom were breathing toxic air in 2018. The good news is that within a short period of time, respiratory health can improve once air quality is addressed, this study found.

Public Health 326

Public Health Mental health Medicare Primary Care 326

Health Populi

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Health Populi’s Hot Points: An update to the census-tract level broadband estimates will be published in December 2018, and this will give us updated pictures into neighborhood-specific connectivity.

Public Health 234

Public Health Primary Care Digital Health Telehealth 234

Health Populi

OCTOBER 12, 2018

This year’s Temkin Experience Index ranked health insurance among the lowest consumer-facing experiences, and Interbrands’ released their 2018 Best Global Brands report this week — which names only a couple of health-focused companies.

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Medicare Pharmaceuticals Primary Care Patient Experience 153