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The Transformation in Behavioral Digital Health Services

Healthcare Law Blog

Overview Digital health services have exploded since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and behavioral health services have seen large increases in utilization. ix] FOOTNOTES [i] “Telehealth has Played an Outsized Role Meeting Mental Health Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Kaiser Family Foundation (March 15, 2022). [ii]

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Health Care Real Estate Briefing – January 24, 2022

Hall Render

The American Hospital Association is asking Congress to add $25B to the provider relief fund to help hospitals respond to recent COVID-19 surges per Becker’s Healthcare. CMS predicts that home health expenditures will reach $201B by 2028, a 73% increase from 2020. Kaufman Hall released its 2021 M&A Year in Review.

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Membership Medicine: The Future of Primary Care?

HIT Consultant

According to a survey conducted by OvationLab , 24% of membership-based doctors saw an increase in income in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Definitive Healthcare’s analysis of Medicare payments, health systems across the country are potentially losing out on $35 billion due to leakage.

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Wistful Thinking: The National Health Spending Forecast In a Land Without COVID-19

Health Populi

health care spending will grow to 20% of the national economy by 2028, forecasted in projections pre-published in the April 2020 issue of Health Affairs, National Health Expenditure (NHE) Projections. trillion in 2028. All bets are off on what the 2028 numbers show. trillion forecasted for 2028? NHE will grow 5.4%

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Key Healthcare Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Healthcare Law Blog

In addition to funding, the Act modifies certain telehealth provisions, expands and extends components of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and supports initiatives within the behavioral health and substance use treatment spaces. Medicare Extension & Adjustments. The Act provides for nearly $1.7 Extension of Key Programs.

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October-December 2021 State Regulatory Developments

New Jersey Healthcare Blog

103, which declared a Public Health Emergency for the state in response to COVID-19. Effective September 28, 2028. Effective October 19, 2021. 19; repealed N.J.A.C. 1657(a), the Commissioner released a notice regarding Executive Order No. Effective September 24, 2021; Technical Changes November 2, 2021.

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Telehealth Regulations: What’s In, What’s Out

Verisys

As the pandemic continues into the winter months and COVID disruptions continue to affect the healthcare workforce, states, payers, and providers should be aware of recent changes that will affect telehealth services and access to telemedicine. State-Level Changes Affecting Telehealth Services. Alaska (for mental health services only).