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Psychiatrists 'pleasantly surprised' with transition to telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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. When it comes to long-term telepsychiatry sustainability, providers in private practice expressed concerns about revenue impact.

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Avoiding Red Flags: Finding the Right Productivity Balance

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The number of Medicare TPEs and commercial payer take-back audits alone is skyrocketing. They also look to flag “items and services that have high national error rates and are a financial risk to Medicare.” Meanwhile, Medicare also has a Fee for Service Recovery Audit Program. Tricare and Medicare).

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Healthcare Decisions at an Organizational Level – 2025 Health IT Predictions

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Adam Farren, CEO at Canvas Medical Clinician entrepreneurship and private practices will grow in 2025 and beyond. This API-first approach will be driven by health plans needing to perform with Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid. Government-funded capitation has to ensure care is adequate.

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Budget 2024: Private hospitals tapped to provide psychiatric telehealth amid crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) has recently shared that it was advised that the 2024-2025 Budget also introduces temporary Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS) items for the admission and some subsequent teleconsultation of inpatients in private hospitals.

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Grow Therapy Raises $88M Sequoia Capital-Led Series C to Advance Effective Mental Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Additionally, the company announced the launch of its enhanced measurement-informed care system, which will allow it to elevate the care experience for clients and providers and make value-based behavioral care accessible for all patient populations, including Medicaid and Medicare members.

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Lean Digital: How Apps and Services Can Help Control Weight

Healthcare IT Today

A Congressional bill would promote behavioral therapy for obesity and extend Medicare coverage for drugs treating obesity. Paul T Jaeckel, a private practice dietitian at Paul Jaeckel Nutrition , warns that they tend to become “forever” medications.

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Why Therapists Should Use HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms During COVID-19

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The lifting of penalties for non-HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms currently only apply to telehealth sessions covered by Medicare and other federal healthcare programs overseen by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Insurance Company Requirements.

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