Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Nevertheless, new categories of digital health reimbursement have become increasingly clear. Other advancements in digital health reimbursement include those for virtual check-ins, where a provider reviews a photo or video submitted by a patient, and e-visits, in which a patient checks in to a provider via an online portal.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Such major HIPAA updates placed a significant burden on HIPAA-covered entities and considerable time and effort were required to introduce new policies and procedures to ensure continued HIPAA compliance. When the final rule is issued, there will be a requirement to change policies and procedures and that will require retraining of employees.

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SQA

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The products had been improperly regularized in ANVISA as cosmetics since they are indicated for injectable use, a form that is not authorized for this category of product. The purpose of the note is to clarify that products for invasive aesthetic treatments cannot be regularized in the category of cosmetics.

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Kaiser Health News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Julie Rovner is Chief Washington Correspondent and host of KHN’s weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” ” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A-Z,” now in its third edition.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

CMS proposed several changes to the MA program to achieve its policy goal to advance health equity across its programs and pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing health equity for all, including those who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.

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Kaiser Health News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KHN’s weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” ” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to Z,” now in its third edition.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 19, 2020

“Using acute telemedicine for tele-triage is helping keep staff in a low-risk category for infection by completely eliminating exposure for those doctors or other hospital staff.” “I’m encouraged that government and private insurance companies are making policy changes to promote its use.

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