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For Ryan Health, telehealth seeds planted during the pandemic have flourished

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As an FQHC, 75% of patients are enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare; another 7% are uninsured. THE PROBLEM Prior to 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, there were federal and state policies in place that discouraged FQHCs like Ryan Health from adopting telehealth services due to payment restrictions.

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The End of Public Health? It’s Not Dead Yet

Bill of Health

OSHA , which limited federal authority to regulate worker safety with COVID-19 vaccination requirements. This separated spheres of authority vision does not account for the ubiquitous use of federal/state partnerships in achieving national and state policy goals, especially health policy goals.

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ATA: What's ahead for telehealth policy after the pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telehealth Association is working with Congress and several federal agencies to shape the fate of policies and payments for telehealth services that experienced a rapid uptake during the COVID-19 pandemic. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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Top Healthcare Policy Developments in 2023; Register for Crowell Health Solutions Webinar

C&M Health Law

While the EMTALA guidance is currently being challenged in federal court, we expect the Administration to address additional issues related to reproductive health care services, including state policies affecting telehealth and travel restrictions for abortion.