Healthcare Dive
APRIL 27, 2022
Whether or not telehealth visits result in duplicative care — a hot topic on the Hill as Congress debates future telemedicine regulation — could depend on if users have acute or chronic conditions, according to new research.
Healthcare It News
APRIL 25, 2022
A survey conducted by the American Medical Association found that the vast majority of physician respondents say they're currently using telehealth – and many of those reporting a decrease say they're providing a mix of virtual and in-person care. The survey, which was conducted online in late 2021, explored the variations in telehealth use among 2,232 physicians.
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Bill of Health
APRIL 27, 2022
(Photo: Sign at the central train station in Berlin (Berlin Hauptbahnhof) that offers free support for pet owners coming from Ukraine. Courtesy of Kristin Sandvik.). By Kristin Bergtora Sandvik. Introduction. The care for animals rapidly became a part of the humanitarian narrative of the attack on Ukraine. There are countless accounts of the efforts of activists, shelters and zoo staff to keep animals alive, as well as underground operations to get them to safety.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 25, 2022
Behavioral Nutrition is a holistic eating disorder outpatient clinic that treats adolescents and adults using behavioral therapy and nutritional counseling. The clinic has five locations spread out among Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Florida, New Jersey and Texas. THE PROBLEM. The provider organization had four main challenges: The clinical team was looking to provide convenient nutritional support to patients who needed help but were deterred from scheduling a session due to being located sever
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Healthcare Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
The report calls for improved oversight of MA and urges the CMS to update audit protocols and issue new guidance on medical necessity reviews performed by the plans.
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Bill of Health
APRIL 29, 2022
By Marissa Wagner Mery. Long COVID exposes an often-unacknowledged facet of disability: that one is far more likely to develop a disability than be born with one. Estimates suggest that, at present, approximately 10 – 20 million Americans are now afflicted with the array of debilitating symptoms we now call Long COVID , which include fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive dysfunction or “brain fog.”.
MRO Compliance
APRIL 29, 2022
Follow the (Medical) Record: Elliott Noble-Holt and MediCopy. Host Don Hardwick interviews Elliott Noble-Holt, founder and CEO of MediCopy, now an MRO Company. Elliot talks about his journey to becoming an entrepreneur and founding MediCopy, as well as summarizing his new book, Bald Bearded Boss. HealthcareNOW Radio Podcast Network · Follow the (Medical) Record: Elliott Noble-Holt, founder and CEO of MediCopy.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 27, 2022
Improving affordability, providing virtual care and boosting mental health offerings will be top priorities for U.S. employers over the next two years, according to a Willis Towers Watson report.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 26, 2022
From the time Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, Missouri, received initial reports of the COVID-19 pandemic reaching the surrounding areas, clients and staff members became concerned about their physical health and wellbeing. THE PROBLEM. Out of fear of getting sick, many isolated themselves and did not leave their homes. Burrell team members wanted to be able to work remotely and reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
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Bill of Health
APRIL 25, 2022
By? Ameet Sarpatwari , Alexander Egilman , Aviva Wang, and ? Aaron S. Kesselheim. Each month, members of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) review the peer-reviewed medical literature to identify interesting empirical studies, policy analyses, and editorials on health law and policy issues. Below are the citations for papers identified from the month of March.
Healthcare It News
APRIL 27, 2022
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Healthcare Dive
APRIL 25, 2022
The Department of Justice intends to appeal a ruling siding with the Texas Medical Association, saying arbiters should not weigh any factor more heavily than others when resolving payment disputes between payers and providers.
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 25, 2022
Healthcare data breaches are occurring in record numbers, but not all privacy and security threats come from outside the organization. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HCC) has recently issued a warning about the threat from within. Insider Threats in Healthcare. Nation-state hacking groups, cybercriminal gangs, and lone hackers have long targeted the healthcare industry, but there is also a significant threat of data breaches due to i
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Bill of Health
APRIL 26, 2022
By James R. Jolin. To navigate the myriad interests and stakes involved in creating federal psychedelic policy, the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School convened a virtual panel discussion with three leading psychedelic policy advocates. The conversation was situated against the backdrop of the “psychedelics renaissance” in the United States, which has been fueled by a wave of local and state legislation reducing or eliminating the criminal
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 29, 2022
A study of 40.7 million commercially insured adults in the United States who sought care via telehealth found contrasting patterns of follow-up care between those with chronic conditions and those with acute clinical conditions. The research, which was published this week in JAMA Network Open , assessed outcomes of care two weeks after patients' initial ambulatory encounters.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 25, 2022
New data from the nonprofit reiterates the explosive growth in telemedicine in the first year of the pandemic when other medical sites scaled back services.
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 27, 2022
The American Dental Association (ADA) suffered a cyberattack on Friday and has been forced to take many of its systems offline. The ADA website is currently available and explains that “The ADA is experiencing technical difficulties,” and that work is underway to get its systems running smoothly. While the website does not provide any further information on the cause of the technical difficulties, emails have been sent to ADA members advising them about the cyberattack.
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Center for Health Insurance Reform
APRIL 25, 2022
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends feeding infants breastmilk through their first year. One of the barriers to doing so is cost. The Affordable Care Act requires most health insurance plans to cover breastfeeding services and supplies without cost sharing, but gaps in access for enrollees have underscored the need for policy changes. CHIR expert and new mom Christine Monahan looks at new federal guidelines on the coverage of breastfeeding services and supplies going into effect next y
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 29, 2022
Renton, Washington-based Providence knew healthcare was becoming more consumer-driven and believed that meant digital needed to play a role in how care was accessed and delivered. THE PROBLEM. But, like many health systems, Providence needed to dramatically evolve its digital capabilities to not just meet but exceed customers' expectations of accessing care where and when they needed it.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
Bristol Myers paid $13 billion to acquire the drug's maker, MyoKardia, and expects it to become a blockbuster. But a tricky dosing regimen, as well as safety concerns, could challenge the pharmaceutical giant's lofty forecast.
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 28, 2022
Irvine, CA-based Smile Brands, a provider of support services for dental offices, has recently provided an update on the number of individuals affected by a ransomware attack that was discovered on April 24, 2021. The attackers gained access to parts of its system on April 23, 2021, that housed files that contained individuals protected health information, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, government-issued ID numbers,
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Total HIPAA
APRIL 25, 2022
For organizations that deal with sensitive client or employee information, (e.g., Medical Practices, Employer Groups, Business Associates, and Business Associate Subcontractors) developing a robust security plan is a necessary investment when it comes to data protection. Building a security program that can ensure the safety of information at rest, in transit, and in storage should be a top priority.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 25, 2022
Also: Mental health-focused Spring Health hires Todd Hill from Headspace Health, Teladoc Health appoints Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella as chief medical officer and WellSky appoints Dale Zurbay chief growth officer.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 27, 2022
In the latest open-ended strike, nurse demands for new contracts focus heavily on recruitment and retention of staff amid nationwide labor shortages.
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 26, 2022
A preliminary settlement has recently been approved by a California Federal court to resolve a consolidated class action lawsuit against Solara Medical Supplies. Solara Medical Supplies is a Chula Vista, California-based direct-to-consumer provider of medical devices and disposable medical products and a registered pharmacy. On June 28, 2019, Solara Medical identified suspicious activity in an employee email account.
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