Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A report released Tuesday by Foley & Lardner LLP found that the COVID-19 pandemic compelled state and federal policymakers to remove restrictions on and expand reimbursement for telehealth and virtual care at unprecedented rates. "The public health emergency did not create the telemedicine industry. WHY IT MATTERS.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Additionally, a white paper published in 2021 shows that FFS “with no link to quality or value, still accounted for nearly 40% of all insurer payments, and the majority of payments in Medicaid and commercial insurance.”.

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Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2020

“Americans are feeling incredible financial pressure as a result of the COVID outbreak,” John Thompson, Chief Program Officer with the Financial Health Network. adults 18 and over between May 7 and 11th 2020 by The Harris Poll, found that: 73% of Americans said the COVID-19 pandemic reduced their income.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M

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C&M Health Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

CMMI has broad statutory authority not only to test, design, and implement health care payment and delivery models for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but in certain instances, can implement such models without Congressional action. Potential directions CMMI may take to lower drug costs.

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