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The confluence of value-based care and population health

Health Blawg

I heard a nice definition of population health recently: “Connecting people with resources for healthy living.”. There is a growing understanding that SDOH are foundational to patient and population health; that without taking care of the basics – food, shelter, clothing – delivering health care services is simply not enough.

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The next investment priorities for telehealth, RPM and connected health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"We are definitely moving forward with investigation of remote patient monitoring as we see this is a piece of our continued growth strategy," Mistretta added. " Definite funds for telemedicine. After the huge surges of 2020, telehealth visits have remained at 25% of Virginia Hospital Center visits.

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Telemedicine triage kiosks reduce ER visits by 11% for ACO

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A large number of the beneficiaries present multiple complex chronic health conditions with a high coexistence of mental health conditions making the coordination of care more complex and inefficient.

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Telehealth Reimbursement: End-of-Pandemic Emergency Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

They can receive care from their homes rather than traveling to a health care facility. After December 31, 2024, when these flexibilities expire, some Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) may offer telehealth services that allow primary care doctors to care for patients without an in-person visit, no matter where they live.

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Telehealth and the CHRONIC Act of 2017 (S. 870)

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

Currently, the Medicare program restricts telehealth payments by type of service provided, the geographic location where a service is delivered, the type of institution that delivers the service, and the type of health care provider. The CHRONIC Act is definitely a win for telehealth and worth watching through the process of becoming a law.

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The confluence of value-based care and population health

Health Blawg

I heard a nice definition of population health recently: “Connecting people with resources for healthy living.”. There is a growing understanding that SDOH are foundational to patient and population health; that without taking care of the basics – food, shelter, clothing – delivering health care services is simply not enough.

article thumbnail

The confluence of value-based care and population health

Health Blawg

I heard a nice definition of population health recently: “Connecting people with resources for healthy living.”. There is a growing understanding that SDOH are foundational to patient and population health; that without taking care of the basics – food, shelter, clothing – delivering health care services is simply not enough.