Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because theres so much happening out there in healthcare IT we arent able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure youre informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

eHealth 83

eHealth RCM EMR Healthcare IT 83

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 12, 2021

"COVID-19 has changed not only the way we live, but the way healthcare providers support their patients, especially in regard to mental health," said Cuomo in a statement. Cuomo's proposal would make permanent many flexibilities that are currently in place during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Telehealth 218

Telehealth Mental health Interoperability Public Health 218

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 7, 2022

"Our experience during the pandemic was that telehealth meant our member psychiatrists were able to treat more patients, which was critical as we faced a mental health crisis,” said APA CEO and Medical Director Dr. Saul Levin in a statement. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. WHY IT MATTERS.

Telehealth 195

Telehealth Mental health Telemedicine Primary Care 195

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

San Francisco-based Osmind announced today that its electronic health record system for mental health clinicians has integrated Zoom virtual visits within its technology platform as part of the company's regulatory-compliant ISV Partner Program. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. WHY IT MATTERS.

Psychiatry 166

Psychiatry EHR Telehealth Mental health 166

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 3, 2021

At the same time, stakeholders and thought leaders voiced concerns about health inequity, and lobbyists mounted the pressure for long-term regulatory reform. Meanwhile, teletherapy – especially with regard to mental health and chronic diseases – was an investor hotspot, and virtual care enablement companies saw a funding high.

Telehealth 212

Telehealth Telemedicine Mental health Patient Experience 212

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 19, 2020

A bipartisan group of senators on Thursday introduced legislation to inventory telehealth programs nationwide and evaluate ways to plan for public health emergencies using virtual care. "We have to generally make sure that when it comes to mental health treatment, that it is covered like physical health treatment," she said.

Telehealth 207

Telehealth Mental health Public Health Healthcare IT 207

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Brave Health , the largest virtual mental health provider and engagement platform focused on serving Medicaid populations, today announced a $40M Series C funding round led by Town Hall Ventures, with existing investors Union Square Ventures, City Light Capital and others joining as well. About Brave Health.

Mental health 110

Mental health Psychiatry Public Health Health IT 110

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 21, 2024

The Australian mental health system has reached a crisis point where psychiatrists and other mental health professionals are leaving the sector in droves due to burnout and inadequate support, leaving patients to wait for long to receive care or delay their treatment and risk further deterioration.

Telehealth 180

Telehealth Mental health Psychiatry Private practice 180

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 13, 2020

Although research supported the efficacy of video telepsychiatry, the National Institute of Mental Health-funded study notes, only 5% of psychiatrists in the Medicare program had ever provided a telemedicine visit. " Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

Telemedicine 218

Telemedicine Private practice Mental health HIPAA 218

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One of the great use cases for telemedicine has proven to be mental health. Rarely does mental health require in-person tests. Telehealth will continue to grow because it fills a void in the mental health space by creating improved access for many individuals who lacked this access previously.

Mental health 184

Mental health Telehealth Psychiatry Public Health 184

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 10, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services said it would temporarily extend telemedicine flexibilities for the prescription of certain controlled medications granted under the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, which is set to expire on May 11. " Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Enterprise Taxonomy:

Mental health 154

Mental health Telemedicine Remote care Public Health 154

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

To help out, we reached out to our amazing Healthcare IT Today Community to see which healthcare regulations they foresee having a big impact on healthcare IT. Healthcare IT systems, especially EHRs, played a key role in supporting documentation with the use of macros, smart phrases, and templates.

Healthcare IT 124

Healthcare IT Telemedicine Medicare EHR 124

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 14, 2025

As we wrap up another year and get ready for 2025 to begin, it is once again time for everyone’s favorite annual tradition of Health IT Predictions! We reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community to get their insights on what will happen in the coming year and boy did they deliver. Let us know on social media.

Health IT 79

Health IT Primary Care Mental health Patient Experience 79

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A JAMIA Open study published in 2019 showed it successfully reaching veterans in rural areas and helping patients with mental health conditions; another, published by Psychiatric Services , found the tablets helped lead to improved clinical efficiency. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. Dr. Neil C.

Telehealth 218

Telehealth Connected Care Mental health Patient Experience 218

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

"Despite the 180-day grace period after the end of the PHE, new and existing patients will be seeking in-person appointments simultaneously in a health care system that is already burdened by a shortage of health care providers. of its psychiatric health care needs met and would need 227 psychiatrists to meet 100% of these needs.

Telehealth 194

Telehealth Primary Care Mental health Healthcare IT 194

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 30, 2021

"The telehealth cliff is looming, casting much uncertainty and concern for the health and safety of Medicare beneficiaries, and the sustainability of our already overburdened healthcare system," said Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association. HIMSS is the parent company for Healthcare IT News.).

Telehealth 218

Telehealth Medicare Public Health Primary Care 218

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Extend the coverage requirement to public employee benefit plans and student health plans. " Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. Nearly two dozen people offered testimony in favor of the bill at the hearing. Twitter: @kjercich.

Telehealth 202

Telehealth Telemedicine Mental health Public Health 202

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 15, 2022

And while 15% of mental healthcare and psychiatry telehealth appointments required in-person follow-up in the next three months, that specialty had the largest volume of all studied for telehealth utilization. million mental health and psychiatry telehealth visits did not require in-person follow-up. Of the more than 4.3

Telehealth 183

Telehealth Psychiatry Telemedicine Mental health 183

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Telehealth has also increased the willingness of patients to seek mental healthcare with 25% of survey respondents indicating they opted for telehealth sessions to address new mental health conditions. "Telehealth is now a core tenet of healthcare delivery in the U.S.," Email: afox@himss.org.

Telehealth 175

Telehealth Mental health Public Health EHR 175

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 23, 2020

Department of Health and Human Services, said Bordenick, have allowed individuals suffering from COVID symptoms to get virtual treatment. But the waivers have fulfilled another important function: "It's allowed individuals to manage their non-COVID treatment," such as cancer treatment, mental health care and diabetes management.

Telehealth 214

Telehealth eHealth Medicare Meaningful Use 214

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because theres so much happening out there in healthcare IT we arent able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure youre informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

RCM 72

RCM EHR Healthcare IT Primary Care 72

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The technology-enabled form of healthcare delivery has huge momentum coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. But at the same time, the pandemic public health emergency is scheduled to end in May, which means action is needed by lawmakers to keep reimbursement going in 2023. There's lots going on, to say the least.

Telehealth 216

Telehealth Mental health Primary Care Telemedicine 216

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 10, 2023

Early on in the pandemic, hospital executives saw telemedicine as a way to help close the maternal health gap , providing a number of pregnancy-related services, including lactation support, mental health support and at-home monitoring. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. ON THE RECORD.

Telehealth 190

Telehealth Primary Care Mental health Healthcare IT 190

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

"Providence is committed to the total wellness of the community and considers social determinants of health, housing, and treatment of mental health and substance abuse as integral to creating the highest level of health for all people," officials said. Health equity. Vulnerable communities.

Mental health 190

Mental health Telehealth Patient Experience Public Health 190

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS The DEA says it is expanding patient access to critical therapies beyond the scheduled end of the COVID-19 public health emergency – except for the remote prescription of controlled substances. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Mark Warner, D-Va. Enterprise Taxonomy:

Telemedicine 167

Telemedicine Public Health Telehealth Mental health 167

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 27, 2021

If they don't act before the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the groups said, Medicare beneficiaries "will lose access to virtual care options which have become a lifeline to many. "Many of the telehealth flexibilities are temporary and limited to the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Telehealth 215

Telehealth Medicare Public Health Telemedicine 215

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

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.

Mental health 79

Mental health Digital Health Interoperability Healthcare IT 79

Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2020

Philips, recently named as one of the largest Fortune Global Companies in 2020 (#385, up 46 spots and ranking in the top 10 largest public health care companies in the world), has been working globally with health systems since the emergence of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China in 2019. equipment and hardware).

Connected Care 374

Connected Care Digital Health Telehealth Public Health 374

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 9, 2024

WA expands virtual ED to mental health The WA Virtual Emergency Department will be adding a new mental health co-response model to support more persons in crisis in their homes. Enterprise Taxonomy: Population and Public Health Patient Access Rural and underserved communities Telehealth Workflow Care Process

Mental health 161

Mental health Public Health Medicare Digital Health 161

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 31, 2023

Jumping on a virtual visit was perceived as a benefit for mental health and chronic conditions, as well as a "disparity buster" by some PCP leaders overseeing practices serving Medicaid and Medicare populations. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

Primary Care 211

Primary Care Telemedicine Telehealth Healthcare IT 211

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Those collaborations also involved InnovateOhio, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Ohio Department of Medicaid and the Appalachian Children’s Coalition. " Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Enterprise Taxonomy:

Telehealth 154

Telehealth Mental health Healthcare IT Public Health 154

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 13, 2023

On another front, telepsychiatry keeps gaining ground in the post-public health emergency landscape. Healthcare IT News sat down with Geoffrey Boyce, CEO and cofounder of Array Behavioral Care, a telemedicine provider that specializes in behavioral health, to discuss the DEA, telepsychiatry challenges and much more.

Mental health 181

Mental health Telemedicine Telehealth Nursing 181

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 5, 2023

According to a media release, the home care provider will be the first to deploy Datos Health's patient care app and remote patient monitoring platform in Australia. It will be initially utilised in Silverchain's mental health mode of care for older persons with depression.

Nursing 186

Nursing Mental health Public Health Digital Health 186

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community to ask what are the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI and machine learning into EHR systems? By streamlining workflows and identifying public health trends, AI fosters better population health management. Below are their answers.

EHR 111

EHR Interoperability FHIR Patient Experience 111

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 23, 2020

That said, as a large primary care office offering integrated behavioral health, it was important to expand mental health services to include specialty care for patients. Further, as a federally qualified health center, River Valley is charged with providing comprehensive, whole-person care. ” MARKETPLACE.

Psychiatry 166

Psychiatry Mental health Telemedicine Primary Care 166

Lloyd Price

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Apps: Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) are becoming increasingly prevalent, offering a wide range of functionalities such as symptom tracking, medication reminders, mental health support, and remote consultations. It would also position Oracle as a key player in the global healthcare IT market.

EHR 76

EHR healthcare technology Digital Health Healthcare IT 76

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 17, 2020

"We must make sure that essential telehealth services do not abruptly end with the public health emergency, especially as we look to reorient our healthcare system to deliver 21st century care," said Kvedar. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

Telehealth 202

Telehealth Telemedicine Public Health HIPAA 202