HIT Consultant

AUGUST 17, 2023

They also serve a majority of Medicaid and non-insured patients, which makes it harder to keep the doors open on maternity wards, whose cost of upkeep can be substantial. One way the government has responded to hospitals’ and health systems’ financial needs is by funding grants to close revenue gaps. Has grown in the U.S.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2022

Behavioural Health and Telemedicine: The Behavioural Health subsector was down 18.4% Telemedicine leader Teladoc tumbled 54% in the quarter as the pandemic continues to subside and patients are no longer sheltering in place, electing instead to partake in in-person visits. The proposed changes would reduce the conversion factor by 4.4%

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

An excepted benefit allows employers to finance additional medical care, like vision or dental coverage, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services FAQs for insurance agents and brokers, requiring Congress to amend previous public health and funding laws. In an announcement about the bipartisan bill, Rep.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond. HIMSS has also aggressively supported the Connect for Health Act , and a bill that's expected to be reintroduced this year, said Amanda Krzepicki, government relations manager at HIMSS.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

While his friend did not win his race, William Weld did win the governor’s post and Abner joined State government under Weld. He ended up working in Massachusetts State government for about 15 years. Abner then went to Mexico and witnessed the emergence of telemedicine there. People know their experience.”.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Division of Health Benefits administers the state’s Medicaid program, which provides essential healthcare coverage to eligible individuals and families. Telemedicine encounters require evaluations that meet standard care levels, and static online questionnaires alone are insufficient for diagnosis or treatment.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 30, 2023

The medical billing industry is a complex and ever-changing field, and it is crucial for healthcare providers and billing companies to stay compliant with government regulations. Violations of the False Claims Act can result in significant financial penalties, including fines and exclusion from government healthcare programs.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2020

"Regrettably, minority groups are being left behind by the telehealth revolution," said David Smith, executive director for the Medicaid Transformation Project, in an interview with Healthcare IT News. " David Smith, Medicaid Transformation Project Executive Director.

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Health Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

IT Donation to Facilitate Telemedicine Consultations – Low Risk of Fraud says OIG. The OIG’s analysis and conclusion of the Proposed Arrangement provides new insight into the government’s position on these type of donations that facilitate telemedicine encounters. The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) of the U.S.

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Med-Net Compliance

JULY 26, 2022

billion in alleged fraudulent telemedicine, cardiovascular and cancer genetic testing, and durable medical equipment (DME) schemes. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Program Integrity (CPI), announced that it took administrative actions against 52 providers involved in similar schemes.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 15, 2020

This past week, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma said she "can't imagine going back" to making beneficiaries return to in-person visits after the agency's relaxation of telehealth regulations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 2, 2021

It's become common knowledge, at this point, that the flexibilities enabled by the federal government at the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency prompted an atmospheric jump in telehealth use. in his opening remarks for a panel at the American Telemedicine Association's annual conference and expo this month.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Mississippi Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of its residents through various public health services, health education programs, and regulatory initiatives.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

UPMC Central Pennsylvania, a hospital that in 2021 achieved Stage 7, the top of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, has been a leader in telemedicine, with more than two dozen robust virtual care programs. " MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Medical Assistance Division (MAD) within the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) administers the state’s Medicaid program, providing essential healthcare services and financial assistance to eligible low-income residents and families in New Mexico.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The government has signaled its support for reimbursing some telehealth services, at least in the short term. "The government can play a very positive role in telehealth by establishing clear standards and clear reimbursement guidelines," said Selesnick.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services. Telehealth and telemedicine cover similar services, including medical education, remote patient monitoring, patient consultation via videoconferencing, wireless health applications, and transmission of imaging and medical reports.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 23, 2020

" American Telemedicine Association CEO Ann Mond Johnson called the originating and geographic site requirements, which have historically restricted eligible telehealth areas for reimbursement, "arbitrary barriers. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., " she said. "We need to work together," said Drobac.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Federal healthcare compliance requirements encompass a set of regulations and laws established by various government agencies to ensure certain standards for the healthcare industry at the national level. CMS plays a crucial role in overseeing federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 30, 2021

Questions about the future of telehealth regulations have endured ever since the federal government opted to relax some of them during the COVID-19 pandemic. A years-long effort. This isn't the first time a version of the CONNECT Act has been introduced in the Senate; Schatz and Wicker unveiled the initial legislation in 2016.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2021

They are focused on expanding the number of providers who can prescribe the treatment (it requires a special waiver from the federal government) and training more clinicians to provide support needed for the treatment to be successful. government agencies to develop OUD treatment protocols for decades.

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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 7, 2022

On Friday, December 2, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an FAQ regarding the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and Convening Provider/Facility requirements in the Federal No Surprises Act. How does the Federal No Surprises Act Impact Telemedicine Providers? However, health care providers (i.e.,

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients learned quickly that care at home, delivered via telemedicine (phone, video, email) could efficiently and effectively address many of their clinical needs. Improved level of care can be achieved by using both telemedicine and virtual care. So many good insights here!

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Health equity allows people to lead active and productive lives, reduces the healthcare burden on the government, and contributes to economic growth. Telemedicine connects underprivileged populations with remote, real-time care. Achieving health equity presents an urgent challenge that demands attention from all stakeholders.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 3, 2022

Medicaid reimbursement, which comprises the largest share of nursing home reimbursement, has not kept pace, resulting in SNFs and medical providers assuming the burden of those costs. . Why should the government be in the job of making nursing homes better? Shouldn’t this be the responsibility of ownership? References.

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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. Facilities increasingly rely on healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) to bridge the gap between government regulation and daily operations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 26, 2022

Please describe some of the emerging technology models in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, and how they can help improve access to care for underserved populations. How do things look at the national and state levels for supporting expansion of telemedicine and remote patient monitoring during and following the pandemic?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 22, 2020

Although licensure waivers have been of particular importance during the COVID-19 pandemic, Claudia Duck Tucker, vice president of government affairs at Teladoc, predicted that, on that topic, at least, "everything will go back to pre-COVID."

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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. Similar to other states, Idaho has its own unique regulations and requirements that healthcare providers and organizations must adhere to.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) administers the state’s Medicaid program and works to enhance the health and well-being of South Carolinians through a range of healthcare services and initiatives. Read on for vital information about maintaining healthcare compliance in South Carolina.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 18, 2022

Norden is particularly passionate about funding companies focused on the Medicaid population – a traditionally tricky and often ignored area. Telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and digital front door technologies that once were fringe, became mainstream. What's happening in this area of digital health?

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YouCompli

JUNE 29, 2022

Not surprisingly, both government and health plan audits have identified what Compliance professionals warmly refer to as ‘opportunities’ with respect to how telehealth services are documented, coded, and reimbursed by healthcare providers.” . Interstate telemedicine.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2019

Expansion of telehealth coverage and reimbursement at the state level has grown since 2017, according to the latest American Telemedicine Association. "For example, there are inconsistencies in the policies governing coverage and reimbursement even within one state," Johnson noted.

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Health Populi

JUNE 3, 2020

There’s been a flurry of research into this question since the hockey-stick growth of telemedicine visits were evident in March 2020, just days after the World Health Organization uttered the “P-word:” pandemic. Three recent reports (among many others!) 24% of all office visits and outpatient encounters, plus.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2023

In the realm of telehealth delivery—perhaps the biggest area of healthcare expansion during the pandemic—telemedicine will officially lose its status as an excepted benefit2 and certain federal penalties for HIPAA non-compliance of telehealth platforms will be reinstated.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In July 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issue a Special Fraud Alert alerting practitioners to exercise caution when entering into arrangements with telemedicine companies. in healthcare fraud for fraudulent telemedicine schemes. Looking Forward.

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