Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Clinicians create a virtual mental health appointment using Zoom's secure, HIPAA-compliant video technology, share that link with the patient and launch the online meeting directly from the Osmind patient app. "As clinicians, we have a professional obligation to only use telehealth platforms that are HIPAA-compliant," she added.

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Psychiatry EHR Telehealth Mental health 141

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 3, 2023

The specifics of the case and its repercussions for HIPAA business associates are discussed as part of overall HIPAA guidelines for healthcare professionals. What Are the Differences between HIPAA Covered Entities and HIPAA Business Associates? However, there are important distinctions between the two.

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HIPAA Health Information Health Data Medical Billing 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 26, 2020

In order to provide needed services in rural communities where professional behavioral health services are virtually unavailable, Bridge needed to provide services via telehealth. Bridge evaluated a few HIPAA-compliant telehealth programs and Zoom’s was determined the best and most cost-effective for the agency’s purposes.

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Telehealth HIPAA Mental health Medicare 196

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 2, 2020

Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma to provide a written plan for permanent changes to Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program rules around telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 3, 2020

Patient and provider telehealth use has skyrocketed since the novel coronavirus began spreading across the United States – and analysts point to a " tsunami of growth " as virtual care, after years of frustrated promise, becomes the new normal. Telehealth in the long term.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 29, 2020

Historically, they've faced a lack of resources, a lack of strategic decision-making, a lack of time and attention to devote to telehealth, and a lack of reimbursement opportunities, said Lacktman. Such centers acted as the "backbone of early growth of telehealth in the country," he said.

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Telehealth Telemedicine HIPAA Medicare 217

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 15, 2020

This past week, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma said she "can't imagine going back" to making beneficiaries return to in-person visits after the agency's relaxation of telehealth regulations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Telehealth HIPAA Telemedicine Healthcare IT 199

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JANUARY 17, 2023

While the official end of the public health emergency (PHE) was extended to April 2023 for many federal government programs, two federal actions will further extend the deadline for federal Medicare reimbursement until at least December 31, 2024. Other repercussions of the end of the PHE include the return of HIPAA and licensure enforcement.

Public Health 98

Public Health HIPAA Mental health Medicare 98

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In a virtual public meeting this past Friday, members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission discussed how – and whether – to permanently expand telehealth in Medicare. Before the pandemic, Medicare's physician fee schedule covered a limited set of telehealth services in rural locations.

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Telehealth Medicare HIPAA Public Health 136

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 22, 2020

An expert panel convened at Tuesday's Teladoc-sponsored Telehealth Innovation Forum predicted changes to the originating and geographic site requirements for telehealth – but not to state licensure waivers allowing physicians from one state to practice in another. " Questions also remain about private insurance plans.

Telehealth 121

Telehealth HIPAA Medicare Telemedicine 121

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The specifics of the case and its repercussions for HIPAA business associates are discussed as part of overall HIPAA guidelines for healthcare professionals. What Are the Differences between HIPAA Covered Entities and HIPAA Business Associates? However, there are important distinctions between the two.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Health Information Health Data Medical Billing 40

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 3, 2023

The specifics of the case and its repercussions for HIPAA business associates are discussed as part of overall HIPAA guidelines for healthcare professionals. What Are the Differences between HIPAA Covered Entities and HIPAA Business Associates? However, there are important distinctions between the two.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Health Information Health Data Medical Billing 40

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 21, 2023

million for medical billing fraud from Medicare. The indictment alleges that the couple conspired with a social worker to submit false claims to Medicare, falsely stating that residents had received individual psychotherapy sessions lasting one hour. Medicare fraud, in particular, increases healthcare costs for everyone.

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Medical Billing Telehealth Medicare HIPAA 76

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2023

Company launches the first-of-its-kind comprehensive nationwide payer coverage network, offering clients everything they need from first visit to final payment OpenLoop , a leader in white-label telehealth support services powering virtual and hybrid care across the country, today announced it has raised a $15M Series A funding.

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Telehealth RCM HIPAA Medicare 109

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 16, 2020

The practice needed a reliable system that would enable seamless patient scheduling, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing and billing, Miller said. ” Initially, Miller used temporarily approved telehealth-modalities that were allowed due to COVID-19, and found that many of the setups were cumbersome for both the patient and the provider.

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EHR Telehealth HIPAA Nursing 179

Mend

APRIL 4, 2023

In part 2 of our blog series, Mend reviews the temporary Medicare changes for telehealth lasting until the end of 2024. Part one of our blog series covers the Medicare changes relating to telehealth that will remain a permanent policy. FQHCs and RHCs can bill for telehealth services.

Public Health 52

Public Health Medicare Telehealth Mental health 52

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 29, 2024

Medicare, recognizing the benefits of Remote Monitoring, has established specific eligibility criteria for both patients and providers. This comprehensive guide will delve into the RPM Medicare eligibility criteria, ensuring healthcare providers can maximize their service offerings and patients can benefit from continuous health monitoring.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 15, 2023

As an FQHC, 75% of patients are enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare; another 7% are uninsured. THE PROBLEM Prior to 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, there were federal and state policies in place that discouraged FQHCs like Ryan Health from adopting telehealth services due to payment restrictions.

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Telehealth EHR Telemedicine Medicare 125

Mend

MARCH 27, 2023

In part 1 of our blog series, Mend reviews the permanent Medicare changes to the Telehealth policy. This has had myriad effects on Telehealth policies as well as how providers deliver digital care. In part 1 of our 3-part series, we’ll cover the permanent changes relating to Telehealth you need to know.

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Public Health Medicare Mental health Telehealth 52

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Health Populi’s Hot Points: Is there an American Civil Right for health care? There have been many versions of so-called “patient’s bills of rights” over the years.

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HIPAA Public Health Leadership Telehealth 354

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

More than 85% of the patients served by Temple are covered by government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Patients dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid make up roughly half of the Medicare inpatient base. More than 40% of total inpatient cases include a behavioral health diagnosis.

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Telehealth Telemedicine Nursing HIPAA 169

Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The federal end of the PHE also has reimbursement repercussions that have set precedents for the telehealth future. Dauntingly referred to as the “telehealth cliff” for more than a year, the official closing of the COVID PHE signals changes that leave millions of stakeholders with fewer healthcare benefits – or none at all.

Public Health 52

Public Health Telehealth Medicare Mental health 52

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

AUGUST 8, 2018

Consumer need is driving the development of telehealth programs across the country. Provider access to affordable broadband and delivery methods, such as smart phones, tablets and iPads, are driving telehealth to become a delivery platform that can meet consumer needs. Reimbursement is also key to telehealth program growth.

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Telehealth Medicare Primary Care Health Policy 115

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, healthcare provider organizations across the country began implementing telehealth technologies and services en masse. Like telehealth, RPM can really improve care, gain efficiencies and trim costs. No, telehealth alone is not enough. Telemedicine finally made it to the mainstream.

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Telehealth HIPAA Healthcare IT EHR 161

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 17, 2020

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal policymakers have enacted 31 changes to enable greater access to telehealth. "Today we have the opportunity to consider how we can deploy telehealth to expand access to healthcare for everyone," said Sen. " Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. HELP Committee Chairman Sen.

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Telehealth Telemedicine Public Health HIPAA 171

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services earlier this year temporarily lifted restrictions on the technology that could be used during the pandemic. “This solution was a good start and allowed for our doctors to deliver the beginnings of telehealth at Maple Knoll. So there were many options to choose from.

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Telehealth EHR Telemedicine Pharmaceuticals 197

Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2022

On September 28, 2022, the US Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan resolution recognizing the importance of telehealth and declaring the 18 th to the 24 th of September Telehealth Awareness Week. Telehealth Awareness Week Resolution. This is the second year that Telehealth Awareness Week has received Senate support.

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Telehealth HIPAA Medicare 52

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

JANUARY 12, 2021

As we enter the new year we are seeing numerous payor telehealth policy changes, and therefore we have made several updates to the Virtual Visit Billing Guides for Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Extended current telehealth flexibilities until further notice. Current telehealth flexibilities expire December 31 st , 2020.

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Telehealth Medicare Nursing HIPAA 88

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The article is written to illustrate the practical identification and utilization of LEP services in telehealth. Telehealth Implications of LEP When working through telehealth to access new communities, providers and their employers can face ethical dilemmas when working with people who demonstrate limited English proficiency.

Telehealth 98

Telehealth Mental health HIPAA Medicare 98

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Payors continue to make permanent telehealth policy changes that incorporate greater telehealth flexibilities. Permanent telehealth changes seen from payors such as Cigna and UHC include the removal of the originating site restriction and expanded telehealth code sets. HIPAA compliant platform is required after PHE ends.

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Telehealth HIPAA Public Health Telemedicine 62

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 21, 2022

The White House Office on National Drug Policy (ONDCP) supports permanent telehealth prescribing for people with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), according to the issued guidance “ Telehealth and Substance Use Disorder Services in the Era of Covid-19: Review and Recommendations ” published on June 22, 2022.

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Telehealth Medicare Telemedicine HIPAA 40

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

And, with broad-based support to avoid the "telehealth cliff," healthcare organizations and legislators have been working hard to ensure virtual care flexibilities outlast the PHE. While some changes to the telehealth regulatory framework have already been made permanent (e.g., State government executive orders.

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Telehealth Medicare Public Health Mental health 190

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

With Congress providing telehealth waivers as part of its omnibus spending bill at the close of 2022, delaying the "telehealth cliff" for two years, HIMSS says it's now ready to make the case for permanent reimbursement of virtual care.

Health IT 160

Health IT Telehealth Interoperability Medicare 160

Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 21, 2023

million for medical billing fraud from Medicare. The indictment alleges that the couple conspired with a social worker to submit false claims to Medicare, falsely stating that residents had received individual psychotherapy sessions lasting one hour. Medicare fraud, in particular, increases healthcare costs for everyone.

Medical Billing 40

Medical Billing Telehealth Medicare HIPAA 40

Mend

APRIL 12, 2023

Will virtual care still count as telehealth excepted benefit? What about telehealth HIPAA compliance? As we near the PHE ending on May 11, 2023, providers must know which Medicare changes were only temporary and which are now permanent. After May 11, providers must follow the usual HIPAA rules when using telehealth.

Public Health 52

Public Health HIPAA Telehealth Medicare 52

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Medicare program, the federally administered health insurance program catering to individuals 65 and above, not only recognizes this holistic approach but extends its coverage to encompass mental health services alongside the modern innovation of remote patient monitoring (RPM).

Mental health 40

Mental health Medicare Nursing HIPAA 40

TheraNest

MARCH 6, 2020

There is a solution that allows your clients to keep their therapy sessions with you while staying in the comfort of their homes: telehealth! . Telehealth is your greatest weapon to combat the cash flow impacts of sickness-related missed appointments. TheraNest’s Telehealth Solution. Meet Your Clients Where They’re At.

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Telehealth HIPAA Mental health EHR 87