HIT Consultant

MARCH 30, 2022

When COVID-19 started, many health systems rapidly adopted virtual care models as a matter of necessity to keep as many non-COVID patients out of hospitals as possible. The question becomes, how do we evolve and improve telemedicine so that it’s an even more viable option permanently? That said, telemedicine is still nascent.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Continue reading this overview for key aspects of healthcare compliance specific to the state of Idaho.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

This article explores the challenges of telemedicine and examines solutions to resolve current issues. Main Obstacles the Telemedicine is Facing Today. Not only did the pandemic accelerate the implementation of telemedicine, but remote health services became a necessity. On the legal side, telemedicine faces two main drawbacks.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ensuring healthcare compliance in New Hampshire involves maintaining both federal and state guidelines, while providing quality patient care. New Hampshire healthcare organizations must develop dynamic compliance programs to keep up with evolving regulations.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One critical aspect of managing healthcare compliance in South Carolina is the adherence to both federal laws and state-specific regulations, including those pertaining to telehealth, which has seen significant growth in the state. Read on for vital information about maintaining healthcare compliance in South Carolina.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Today, the healthcare industry has started to reach a consensus that the future of telemedicine will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person care. Healthcare IT News interviewed Kristin to get her expertise on the subject of the future of telemedicine and hybrid care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 18, 2019

First, hospitals are facing critical care staffing shortages. However, the health system's Winchester Medical Center hospital president Skip Phillips had previous experience with tele-ICU, specifically, telemedicine technology and services vendor Advanced ICU Care. THE PROBLEM. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 19, 2020

COVID-19 spurred Houston-based AccessHealth to quickly scale up its telemedicine offerings, just as it did with most other health systems nationwide. " Finally, prior to CMS loosening telemedicine policy for the pandemic, reimbursement was a concern. NextGen and Zoom for Healthcare both were proposed as telemedicine vendors.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To ensure organizations meet these standards, federal healthcare compliance requirements have been put in place. Let’s look at some of the key federal healthcare compliance requirements, state-specific variations, and accreditation standards healthcare organizations must adhere to. What Are Federal Healthcare Compliance Requirements?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 17, 2023

Patients requiring upper or lower gastrointestinal diagnostics normally have to present to a hospital or clinic for a tube-based endoscopy. " Dr. Rome Jutabha, Keck Hospital and School of Medicine of USC. The capacities for these procedures are constrained by infrastructure (rooms, endoscopes, etc.) THE PROBLEM.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Median hospital margins hit 5.2% A report from Hospital for Special Surgery found ChatGPT provided responses to patients’ questions that were easier to understand that medical literature – but also less comprehensive. Edifecs said it will now enable compliance with CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On Friday, February 24, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) proposed new regulations that would permanently allow for telemedicine-controlled substance prescriptions, including induction of medication assisted therapy (“MAT”) using buprenorphine. These telemedicine exceptions, however, are quite narrow (e.g.,

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It ultimately impacts safety, compliance and, by association, the quality of patient care. Thankfully, compliance teams play a key role in building a culture of safety to retain healthcare employees and, most importantly, keep patients safe. Watch this webinar to see how MedTrainer lessens the pain of staffing shortages.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 18, 2022

The telemedicine program of the Charlottesville-based University of Virginia Health System was established in 1995 to enhance timely patient access to healthcare services, particularly for patients in rural regions of the Commonwealth of Virginia. "In 2019, UVA Health created a multi-stakeholder strategic plan for telemedicine."

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 3, 2020

Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora developed an active and growing telemedicine program over the past eight years. Before COVID-19, almost all specialties were using telemedicine in some aspect of their practice. " Dr. Christina Olson, Children’s Hospital Colorado. THE PROBLEM.

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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. Accordingly, maintaining compliance has become a key focus for healthcare facilities. Nine Responsibilities of Healthcare Compliance Officers.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine , and 62% of patients prefer to consult with physicians remotely when possible, according to a poll of 1,002 patients from Software Advice.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

The proposed rules are more restrictive than the DEA emergency waivers under which providers conducted telemedicine prescribing for the last three years, but are less restrictive in comparison to the pre-PHE regulations applicable to telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 22, 2019

Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut has opened a telestroke program that allows neurologists to remotely consult with emergency medicine clinicians and evaluate patients, diagnose stroke and order treatment. WHY IT MATTERS. ON THE RECORD. “Stroke is an emergency situation where time is critical. Special Report:

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 6, 2022

El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California, is located near Silicon Valley, home to self-driving cars and robots that deliver food. Deborah Muro, CIO at El Camino Hospital, actually would receive calls from leaders of high-tech companies asking why the hospital had not adopted a tech-enabled care system. THE PROBLEM.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 2, 2023

According to the latest State of Telemedicine Report from Doximity, 83% of physicians said telemedicine improves continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions , and a similar percentage of patients said they plan to maintain or increase their use of telemedicine in the future.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health We have been in an uncertain time for regulation around telemedicine, and there are a few key trends to watch. We need to refine the Ryan Haight Act to develop a telemedicine registry that can safely prescribe controlled medication virtually.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 7, 2024

They’re also streamlining provider workflows, reducing preventable hospital readmissions, and positively impacting staff satisfaction and retention. of adults age 65 and older indicated using telemedicine in the prior 12 months compared to just 29% among patients ages 18-29. In a 2021 study, 43.3%

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 1, 2023

hospital systems are still facing losses and slim margins on their operating expenses and are looking to consolidate rather than close. "We will see consolidation among distressed hospitals in 2023." His predictions about some of the top healthcare M&A trends for 2023 are holding true as the second quarter continues.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 4, 2022

In 2020, the Federal Communication Commission's telehealth grant program awarded Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, Indiana, $698,603 for remote patient monitoring equipment, a patient telehealth platform, network upgrades, tablets and mobile hotspots. Accessible healthcare and health education.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 8, 2021

Aspire Health Partners in Orlando, Florida, last year was facing two problems: the need for remote monitoring of patients in its inpatient hospital units and the need to upgrade its network switch infrastructure to better handle the load on network resources related to the increase in telehealth services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The following is a guest article by Donna Thiel, Chief Compliance Officer at ProviderTrust. Although there may be numerous benefits to using telehealth services, patients and providers should also consider the substantial telehealth risks involved.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While policies allow data transfer between and beyond hospitals, these protections are also "not well-established" and challenges persist in enforcing them. A "consistent, transparent compliance and enforcement mechanisms" must also be established. They should also look at funding partnerships among stakeholders.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 5, 2021

The rollout of GTHE will be done through Solve.Care’s partnership with Healthlink Technologies based in Maharashtra; the latter will ensure regulatory compliance and verification of doctors. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Verisys

APRIL 2, 2024

March 2024 Bad Actor Roundup By Verisys Each month we will give a roundup of recent healthcare fraudsters and compliance busters. Million Medicare Fraud Scheme ( Full Story ) New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Settles Health Care Fraud Claims for $17.3

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Deliver dosing compliance verification to caregivers and providers. The company also says physical and mental health routines and video telemedicine capabilities are in development and the technology will evolve to offer third-party service integrations for needs like grocery delivery, ride share and connected home solutions.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 27, 2023

The complex landscape of billing regulations, ever-evolving guidelines, and the need for compliance can be overwhelming. By addressing these concerns, we aim to showcase our expertise and demonstrate how our services can help healthcare providers streamline their billing processes, ensure compliance, and optimize reimbursement.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

More than 50 respondents, who are mostly chief executives of multi-site hospitals based in metropolitan cities, were polled by Grant Thornton Bharat and the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) in the said report titled "Technology transformation for future-ready healthcare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, very few clinical areas at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, had established telemedicine programs, and there was little synergy among them and the organization’s Epic enterprise EHR. There also was much uncertainty around reimbursement and regulations regarding telemedicine.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

Garheng Kong, Founder and Managing Partner at HealthQuest Capital Hospital-at-home (HaH) and skilled nursing at home (SNaH) are two trends driving increased healthcare in the home for more acute patients. HaH is an innovative care model that provides hospital-level care in a patient’s home as a full substitute for acute hospital care.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Resilient Healthcare Employs Extensive Data Analytics Resilient Healthcare provides in-home care for conditions that have traditionally required a hospital stay. Jackleen Samuel, president and CEO, says that they analyze patient demographics, clinical information, and process indicators such as medication compliance and service utilization.

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