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Billing Medicare Telehealth during COVID-19 PHE

Medisys Compliance

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), reimbursements for telehealth continue to evolve. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, any health care provider who is eligible to bill Medicare can bill for telehealth services regardless of where the patient or provider is located. Cost-sharing.

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The future of the waiting room, and how telemedicine and mobile health could change it

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, patients often had to wait for hours in hospital and doctor's office waiting rooms. Best of all, in the era of COVID-19, cutting waiting room time means cutting the risk of exposure. When COVID-19 hit, all medical offices shut their lobby doors almost overnight.

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A Vote for Telehealth is a Vote for American Patients’ and Doctors’ Well-Being

Health Populi

Deploying telehealth with assured payment regardless of communications format would help practices better manage schedules and professional resources allowing licensed clinicians to each practice at the top of their license, conserving in-person “facetime” for those patients requiring in-person encounters.

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Health Provider News – March 11, 2022

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in supplemental COVID-19 aid. COVID-19 funding is tapped out, HHS says. OSHA conducting new wave of COVID-19 inspections among previously dinged hospitals, nursing facilities. COVID-19 cases dwindle, but Alabama lawmakers continue push for public health reform. Congress’ $1.5

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Understanding Mental Health Telehealth Billing

Medisys Compliance

The provider must adhere to the telehealth regulations and guidelines established by their respective state’s licensing board. Mental health telehealth billing typically includes services such as individual therapy, group therapy, psychotherapy, medication management, and crisis intervention, among others.

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Health Provider News – January 7, 2022

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CDC shortens COVID isolation rules for health workers. COVID-19 hospitalizations up in 34 states. HHS: Protections against surprise medical bills implemented at dawn of new year. More Military Medical Personnel Are Assisting Hospitals With Covid-19 Treatment As Staff Shortages Mount.

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Health Provider News – January 14, 2022

Hall Render

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule. 19% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 21% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state. 5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records.