Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 11, 2023

The Kaiser Family Foundation recently looked at state trends with regard to expanding access to telehealth-based behavioral care during the pandemic and found that states see telemedicine as a key component of maintaining access to behavioral healthcare for Medicaid enrollees. WHY IT MATTERS. " THE LARGER TREND.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Despite these challenges, there is an immense opportunity for the healthcare system, particularly Medicaid, to play a transformative role in addressing health equity for this population. Studies from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities examine the intersection of public assistance programs and child welfare system involvement.

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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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Physician Credentialing Company

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

To get reimbursed for the services, there are oncology billing guidelines introduced by the government and payers that need to be followed. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urge the providers to not only bill accurately but also adhere to their compliance rules.

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C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 13, 2022

While the EMTALA guidance is currently being challenged in federal court, we expect the Administration to address additional issues related to reproductive health care services, including state policies affecting telehealth and travel restrictions for abortion. Next Steps .

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