Tue.Dec 24, 2024

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Would You Have Joined Santa at the Start? TEFCA/QHIN Seen from a Reindeer Perspective

HealthIT Answers

By Buff Colchagoff - The reindeer had a choice: join Santa now or wait to see if the idea took off. Its not unlike the decision healthcare organizations face today: whether to join TEFCA and a QHIN now or adopt a wait-and-see approach. Both scenarios offer compelling reasons to leap early rather than lag behind. Lets take a closer look through a Christmas lens.

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CalmWave Raises $5.25 Million from Third Prime and Investor Syndicate to Fuel Expansion in Health Systems

Healthcare IT Today

CalmWave will Use the Capital to Accelerate Growth with its New and Existing Channel Partnerships CalmWave , the creator of the Quiet ICU, today announced that it has closed a $5.25 million financing round led by Third Prime with participation from Catalyst by Wellstar, Silver Circle, Rebellion, Impulsum, and existing investors Bonfire Ventures, Tau Ventures, and Hike Ventures.

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Teletherapy Billing: A Comprehensive Guide for Providers

Medisys Compliance

Teletherapy has revolutionized mental and behavioral health care by offering accessible and convenient therapy options. However, billing for teletherapy services can be complex, requiring a deep understanding of coding, documentation, and payer-specific policies. This comprehensive guide dives into the essential aspects of teletherapy billing, focusing on critical areas like CPT codes, modifiers, documentation requirements, and insurance reimbursement policies.

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Key Challenges in Maintaining Compliance with Regulatory Standards in the Context of Health Information Management

Healthcare IT Today

Rules and regulations are an integral part of life, especially in the world of healthcare where you are dealing with very sensitive information and situations. Though it may not always be clear at first glance, rules and regulations are put in place to help protect people and make things as fair as possible. Where it gets tricky, however, is the span of time between when we implement our systems and when the rules and regulations were written and enacted.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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2024 Countdown for Most Played Episodes – #8

HealthIT Answers

Our 2024 Countdown continues! #8 from The Scope with Dr. K and Digital Health Talks. Follow us until the end of the year for our reveal of the top 10 played episodes from the radio and from the podcast network on Healthcare NOW Radio. The post 2024 Countdown for Most Played Episodes #8 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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AI in Life Sciences Finds an Early Success and Will Continue in 2025

HealthIT Answers

Our annual predictions for 2025 continue with AI in Life Sciences. Throughout the next few weeks we will be asking the industry experts what they think we will see in 2025. Check back as we cover value-based care, interoperability, virtual care, and how AI will impact healthcare finance, security, RCM, and clinical issues. The post AI in Life Sciences Finds an Early Success and Will Continue in 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Digital Health Christmas Coffee Briefing 🎄

Digital Health News

Our Christmas Coffee Briefing features festive-themed news, including a story from NHS Highland about how virtual care can make a difference.

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Federal Court Revives Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirements

Hall Render

On December 23, 2024, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit revived the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). A federal district court in Texas previously issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the federal government from enforcing the CTA. What does this mean for health care entities?

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Digital Health’s 2024 Review: Top 5 podcasts

Digital Health News

Digital Health News takes a look at the five most listened to episodes of the Digital Health Unplugged podcast in 2024.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Congress Passes Extension to Key Telehealth Payment Policies

Hall Render

On December 21, 2024, Congress passed the American Relief Act, 2025 (Continuing Resolution), which was signed into law over the weekend. While the Continuing Resolution contains numerous health care-related provisions, several will be of particular interest to those following the virtual care payment policy closely. The telehealth-specific provisions will: Extend the pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities for three months, through March 31, 2025; and Extend the Medicare Acute Hospital-at