Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

More than 85% of the patients served by Temple are covered by government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Patients dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid make up roughly half of the Medicare inpatient base. There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

billion of that loss involved allegedly fraudulent claims related to telemedicine. "We have seen all too often criminals who engage in health care fraud – stealing from taxpayers while jeopardizing the health of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries," said Deputy Inspector General for Investigations Gary L. More than $1.1

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 30, 2020

Signers pointed out that the authorities granted to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are restricted to the public health emergency period triggered by COVID-19. Senate HELP Committee Chair Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Meanwhile, U.S. Butterfield, D-N.C., and Glenn Thompson, R-Pa.,

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Telemedicine Medicare 200

HIT Consultant

JULY 17, 2023

Cessation of PHE telehealth, prescribing, and mental health access exceptions could impact the Medicaid population the most. Twenty-one percent of Medicaid enrollees have mild, moderate, or severe SUD, compared to 16% of commercially insured individuals. And as of the latest data, 7.3% And as of the latest data, 7.3%

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Public Health Medicaid Medicaid Electronic Medical Records 98

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Home health technologies like remote patient monitoring (RPM) and telemedicine have significantly improved access to care and have been instrumental in supporting HaH programs. However, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) took an important step to accelerate the adoption of the model in the U.S.

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Hospitals Governance Telemedicine Payment Systems 122

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2022

Behavioural Health and Telemedicine: The Behavioural Health subsector was down 18.4% Telemedicine leader Teladoc tumbled 54% in the quarter as the pandemic continues to subside and patients are no longer sheltering in place, electing instead to partake in in-person visits. The proposed changes would reduce the conversion factor by 4.4%

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Telemedicine Medicaid Medicaid Malpractice 98

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 17, 2023

They also serve a majority of Medicaid and non-insured patients, which makes it harder to keep the doors open on maternity wards, whose cost of upkeep can be substantial. One way the government has responded to hospitals’ and health systems’ financial needs is by funding grants to close revenue gaps. Has grown in the U.S.

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Medicaid Medicaid Telemedicine Doctors 98

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

An excepted benefit allows employers to finance additional medical care, like vision or dental coverage, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services FAQs for insurance agents and brokers, requiring Congress to amend previous public health and funding laws. In an announcement about the bipartisan bill, Rep.

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Public Health COVID-19 Medicare Medicare 165

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond. HIMSS has also aggressively supported the Connect for Health Act , and a bill that's expected to be reintroduced this year, said Amanda Krzepicki, government relations manager at HIMSS.

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Medicare Medicare Governance Medicaid 152

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In addition, both state governments and the federal government made policy changes such as granting waivers to insurers and regulators for telemedicine and mandating that private health plans cover telemedicine if they cover the same services in person through parity laws.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2020

"Regrettably, minority groups are being left behind by the telehealth revolution," said David Smith, executive director for the Medicaid Transformation Project, in an interview with Healthcare IT News. " David Smith, Medicaid Transformation Project Executive Director.

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COVID-19 Medicaid Medicaid Telemedicine 184

Health Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

IT Donation to Facilitate Telemedicine Consultations – Low Risk of Fraud says OIG. The OIG’s analysis and conclusion of the Proposed Arrangement provides new insight into the government’s position on these type of donations that facilitate telemedicine encounters. The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) of the U.S.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 30, 2023

The medical billing industry is a complex and ever-changing field, and it is crucial for healthcare providers and billing companies to stay compliant with government regulations. Violations of the False Claims Act can result in significant financial penalties, including fines and exclusion from government healthcare programs.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 15, 2020

This past week, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma said she "can't imagine going back" to making beneficiaries return to in-person visits after the agency's relaxation of telehealth regulations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Telemedicine Licensing HIPAA COVID-19 193

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In addition, both state governments and the federal government made policy changes such as granting waivers to insurers and regulators for telemedicine and mandating that private health plans cover telemedicine if they cover the same services in person through parity laws.

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Medicaid Medicaid Telemedicine Governance 98

Med-Net Compliance

JULY 26, 2022

billion in alleged fraudulent telemedicine, cardiovascular and cancer genetic testing, and durable medical equipment (DME) schemes. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Program Integrity (CPI), announced that it took administrative actions against 52 providers involved in similar schemes.

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Fraud Telemedicine Medicare Medicare 59

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Division of Health Benefits administers the state’s Medicaid program, which provides essential healthcare coverage to eligible individuals and families. Telemedicine encounters require evaluations that meet standard care levels, and static online questionnaires alone are insufficient for diagnosis or treatment.

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Compliance Licensing Telemedicine Medicaid 52

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

State governments are also roped in thanks to their Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs). History of EPCS Kyle Zebley, head of public policy American Telemedicine Association (ATA) , says that Congress called on the DEA to implement a policy for a special controlled substance registration process in 2008.

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Telemedicine COVID-19 Doctors Medicare 123

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 2, 2021

It's become common knowledge, at this point, that the flexibilities enabled by the federal government at the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency prompted an atmospheric jump in telehealth use. in his opening remarks for a panel at the American Telemedicine Association's annual conference and expo this month.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

UPMC Central Pennsylvania, a hospital that in 2021 achieved Stage 7, the top of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, has been a leader in telemedicine, with more than two dozen robust virtual care programs. " MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today.

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Electronic Medical Records Telemedicine Health Insurance COVID-19 249

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The government has signaled its support for reimbursing some telehealth services, at least in the short term. "The government can play a very positive role in telehealth by establishing clear standards and clear reimbursement guidelines," said Selesnick.

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COVID-19 Governance Medicare Medicare 194

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Mississippi Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of its residents through various public health services, health education programs, and regulatory initiatives.

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Compliance Telemedicine Licensing Public Health 52

MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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Compliance HIPAA Telemedicine ACA 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 23, 2020

" American Telemedicine Association CEO Ann Mond Johnson called the originating and geographic site requirements, which have historically restricted eligible telehealth areas for reimbursement, "arbitrary barriers. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., " she said. "We need to work together," said Drobac.

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COVID-19 Electronic Medical Records Medicare Medicare 180

AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services. Telehealth and telemedicine cover similar services, including medical education, remote patient monitoring, patient consultation via videoconferencing, wireless health applications, and transmission of imaging and medical reports.

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COVID-19 Telemedicine Informed Consent Compliance 59

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Medical Assistance Division (MAD) within the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) administers the state’s Medicaid program, providing essential healthcare services and financial assistance to eligible low-income residents and families in New Mexico.

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Compliance Licensing Medicaid Medicaid 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 30, 2021

Questions about the future of telehealth regulations have endured ever since the federal government opted to relax some of them during the COVID-19 pandemic. A years-long effort. This isn't the first time a version of the CONNECT Act has been introduced in the Senate; Schatz and Wicker unveiled the initial legislation in 2016.

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COVID-19 Medicare Medicare Public Health 216

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2021

They are focused on expanding the number of providers who can prescribe the treatment (it requires a special waiver from the federal government) and training more clinicians to provide support needed for the treatment to be successful. government agencies to develop OUD treatment protocols for decades.

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Licensing Governance FDA Telemedicine 98

MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Federal healthcare compliance requirements encompass a set of regulations and laws established by various government agencies to ensure certain standards for the healthcare industry at the national level. CMS plays a crucial role in overseeing federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

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Compliance Fraud HIPAA Governance 52

Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 7, 2022

On Friday, December 2, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an FAQ regarding the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and Convening Provider/Facility requirements in the Federal No Surprises Act. How does the Federal No Surprises Act Impact Telemedicine Providers? However, health care providers (i.e.,

Licensing 52

Licensing Telemedicine Medicaid Medicaid 52

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 3, 2022

Medicaid reimbursement, which comprises the largest share of nursing home reimbursement, has not kept pace, resulting in SNFs and medical providers assuming the burden of those costs. . Why should the government be in the job of making nursing homes better? Shouldn’t this be the responsibility of ownership? References.

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Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Medicaid 98

Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As government agencies and national regulatory organizations pass more regulations and the need for healthcare services grows, healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) are more important than ever. Facilities increasingly rely on healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) to bridge the gap between government regulation and daily operations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 22, 2020

Although licensure waivers have been of particular importance during the COVID-19 pandemic, Claudia Duck Tucker, vice president of government affairs at Teladoc, predicted that, on that topic, at least, "everything will go back to pre-COVID."

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COVID-19 HIPAA Medicare Medicare 115

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 26, 2022

Please describe some of the emerging technology models in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, and how they can help improve access to care for underserved populations. How do things look at the national and state levels for supporting expansion of telemedicine and remote patient monitoring during and following the pandemic?

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Fraud Telemedicine COVID-19 Licensing 148

Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 20, 2024

Behavioral Health Billing Guidelines Billing for behavioral health services is governed by specific guidelines that providers must follow to ensure compliance and avoid claim denials. Providers must familiarize themselves with the laws in their state, especially concerning Medicaid billing and telehealth services.

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Medical Billing Outsourcing Licensing Medical Billing Informed Consent 59

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Health equity allows people to lead active and productive lives, reduces the healthcare burden on the government, and contributes to economic growth. Telemedicine connects underprivileged populations with remote, real-time care. Achieving health equity presents an urgent challenge that demands attention from all stakeholders.

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Doctors Telemedicine Medicaid Medicaid 115

Physician Credentialing Company

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Medicare and Medicaid may have different payment systems from those of the private health insurance plans. Use of Modifiers When services are delivered through different mediums, such as individual psychotherapy delivered through telemedicine, then suitable modifiers should be used.

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