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Primary care practices identify needed improvements for telemedicine

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MAY 31, 2023

The participating primary care practices, all part of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s clinical research network, were either general, family, ambulatory internal medicine, preventive medicine or geriatric medicine practices. They self-identified their point of maturation.

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Here's what primary care clinicians say they need to effectively implement telehealth

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Primary care providers in New York City, one of the U.S. With patients afraid to seek care in person and social distancing necessitating as little face-to-face contact as possible, many clinicians pivoted to telehealth – some with more success than others. " If the U.S.

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Most primary care telehealth visits don't require in-person follow-up, Epic study shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 2, 2023

To explore the efficacy of primary care telehealth, a recent Epic Research study examined the frequency of in-person physician visits that followed 18,636,522 primary care telemedicine appointments. "We found that patients covered by Medicaid and Medicare had the highest in-person follow-up rates," they said.

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The successes – and pitfalls – of using telehealth for home-based primary care

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JUNE 26, 2020

Home-based primary care allows individuals with chronic conditions – especially older people – to stay in their homes longer, reducing hospitalization rates and improving quality of life. " Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

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New bill would codify Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 12, 2020

introduced new legislation this week that would provide for permanent Medicare payments for telehealth services at federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. " WHY IT MATTERS. ON THE RECORD.

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Telemedicine, Medicare Advantage and star ratings: What you need to know

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 19, 2023

Over the last few years, Medicare Advantage plans have dramatically increased their deployment of telehealth systems for seniors. While some in the healthcare industry may be skeptical of telehealth’s utilization, particularly within the Medicare population, these plans continue to move full steam ahead.

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Reducing ED Visits with Remote Patient Monitoring in Primary Care

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JUNE 9, 2021

The combination of simple technology and good service is helping to make remote patient monitoring (RPM) a key part of keeping patients healthy for primary care physicians. Healthcare IT […].

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Bonus Features – November 17, 2024 – 63% of patients are more likely to participate in clinical trials if they offer telehealth, 29% of healthcare payments in 2023 went through downside risk contracts, plus 18 more stories

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NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

Primary care practices identify needed improvements for telemedicine

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Most primary care telehealth visits don't require in-person follow-up, Epic study shows

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The successes – and pitfalls – of using telehealth for home-based primary care

New bill would codify Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services

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Reducing ED Visits with Remote Patient Monitoring in Primary Care

Bonus Features – November 17, 2024 – 63% of patients are more likely to participate in clinical trials if they offer telehealth, 29% of healthcare payments in 2023 went through downside risk contracts, plus 18 more stories

CMS issues guidance for new telehealth eCQM reporting in 2020 and 2021

Walmart signals plans to offer telehealth in 16 more states

Aledade Adds More Than 450 New Practices for 2023, Making It the Largest Network of Independent Primary Care in the Country

CONNECT for Health Act reintroduced, would expand telehealth access

Aledade Raises $123 Million Series E to Accelerate Growth in Medicare Advantage and Support Primary Care Physicians With Expanded Services

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Connecticut Children's Care Network adds telehealth breastfeeding support

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MedStar Health uses $2M AHRQ research grant to enhance telehealth

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Massachusetts governor signs law safeguarding telehealth coverage

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Oshi Health Raises $60M Series C to Strengthen Its Position as the Category Leader for Virtual Digestive Care

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