Healthcare It News

JANUARY 18, 2023

The company also surveyed more than 7,000 consumers across 28 countries about their health insurance experiences and compared the data. "61% of patients feel that healthcare providers need to do a better job at listening to their feedback, and 69% said the same about health insurance companies," the researchers said.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 5, 2024

Already, the integration of data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, telemedicine, and interoperability have begun to shift how healthcare is delivered; away from care that’s centered around disease management and toward care that’s more holistic, personalized, and patient-centric. About Jessica Rengstorf, Director, U.S

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

THE LARGER CONTEXT The APAC remote care market, which is further segmented into telemedicine, health IT and analytics, and mobile health, has seen 15% annual growth since 2016; it can still grow to 20% each year until 2031, the report noted. They should also look at funding partnerships among stakeholders. report emphasised.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 17, 2021

"The defendants caused losses to TRICARE, Medicare, and private health insurance companies of approximately $37 million," wrote DOJ officials in a press release. The agency said that patient information had been provided by marketing companies. billion in schemes relating to telemedicine. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As the heatmap chart illustrates, health insurance ranks relatively low in peoples’ simplicity lens, akin to general insurance, media, and automotive, and below booking travel (air, train, car rental), and social media. ” Think of it as an ROI on delivery simplicity to health care experiences.

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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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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 20, 2023

Securely sharing patient information is vital in the United States where healthcare organizations and their business associates are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state laws governing health information privacy.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 31, 2023

Following conversations in Washington and state capitals, the American Telemedicine Association published its new Health Data Privacy Principles this week. healthcare system." The DEA may be putting a telehealth controlled substance registry on the table in holding listening sessions in September.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 1, 2020

In January and February, telemedicine technology vendor Doxy.me " Patients don't have to log in using their own names, and providers can ask to verify their identification through showing their ID and health insurance cards over video. "We don't want to come in as a telemedicine app and try to become an EHR."

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Redox

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

If you were to ask someone on the street what they consider the most impactful digital health innovation over the last five years, there’s a good chance their response would be, “telemedicine”. Oddly, even with its place in the general public’s lexicon, telemedicine utilization is still rather low. rubs temples in exasperation*.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. HIPAA (1996): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established strict standards for patient data privacy and security.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s crucial for professionals and organizations to stay informed about the ever-changing healthcare laws and standards to avoid the costs of non-compliance — lost revenue and reputational damage. For example, to improve healthcare accessibility, the state has developed a comprehensive telemedicine policy for providers to follow.

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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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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone in safeguarding patient information for nearly three decades. The healthcare industry has a growing adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 30, 2023

HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act( HIPAA) is a federal law that establishes the national standards for protecting the privacy and security of individuals’ personal health information ( PHI). Let us discuss the top compliance issues in the medical billing industry, shall we?

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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Employer plan sponsors currently providing first dollar telehealth coverage under their HDHP may continue to do so through December 31, 2024 (for calendar year plans), and should reach out to their health insurance carrier or third party administrator to ensure it is implemented. HDHP/HSA First Dollar Coverage for Telehealth Extended.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

OhanaPsych, a provider of psychiatric telemedicine to adults and children located in Hawaii, has recently demonstrated compliance with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Jane Sarashon

MAY 17, 2022

While telehealth, mobile health apps, and wearable technology are all growing for mainstream consumers, there are gaps in adoption based on where a person lives, their health insurance plan type, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender. The report examines three areas of digital health adoption: Live video telemedicine.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

And telemedicine, McKinsey points out, was adopted at a rate of ten times growth over 15 days, the chart quantifies as an increase in virtual appointments. Communications and information. Health and well-being. Online searches for telemedicine increased more than nine-fold during the crisis, McKinsey noted. Life at home.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 31, 2023

The Cleveland Clinic and telemedicine technology and services vendor Amwell famously partnered to create The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic , which provides virtual second opinions and now other healthcare offerings. It’s an approach that delivers value for everyone involved and it facilitates more informed discussions.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 31, 2022

The proposed Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act would enable job creators to offer standalone telehealth service programs – not unlike dental and vision plans – in addition to existing health insurance plans. The legislation was introduced by Reps. Department of Veterans Affairs. ON THE RECORD.

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Health Populi

JULY 24, 2023

In the program’s FAQs, one question clearly addresses this, transparently and in layperson’s terms: Q: “Do I need health insurance to use GNC Health?” ” A: “Nope — insurance isn’t needed or accepted.” Cost, cost, cost, cost, and cost — above quality of care.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 6, 2022

The American College of Physicians (ACP), American Telemedicine Association (ATA), and the Organization for the Review of Care and Health Applications (ORCHA) have collaborated to produce a new framework for assessing the digital health technologies used by healthcare professionals and patients.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

for clinically meaningful changes in one of two validated outcome measures of depression and anxiety: the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ8) or the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire-7 (GAD7). They were enrolled in commercially available health insurance.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One big question in healthcare when it comes to the digital divide: How can people in these households get access to telemedicine ? Please talk about the mission of your nonprofit organization when it comes to telemedicine and the digital divide. That's just the beginning of a deep digital divide in this country. Approximately 11.7

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

adults in August 2019 regarding 25 issues concerning health care and digital technology. Key findings were that… 80% of people believe access to health care is a basic right available to all citizens regardless of ability to pay, an opinion shared by most Americans — even those who call themselves “very conservative” (56%).

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Telemedicine Medical Billing Health Insurance Hospitals 172

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Rates of video-enabled telehealth services were lower among historically underserved populations, including those with lower incomes; adults without a high school degree; Black, Latinx and Asian respondents; and those without health insurance, the report found. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Twitter: @kjercich.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

At the same time, the researchers noted, several hurdles remain for primary care providers when it comes to integrating telemedicine. " "We let 1,000 flowers bloom," said Shelley, with regard to different insurance plans. "My health insurance may have coverage for telemedicine, and yours may not."

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HIT Consultant

JULY 17, 2023

After the expiration of the COVID-19 PHE, analysts predict a potential loss of health insurance coverage for as many as 15 million Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program enrollees, ages 12 -64. And as of the latest data, 7.3%

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Compliance Now

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Employers must successfully e-File complete, accurate ACA filings by this deadline or risk exposure to information return penalties and employer mandate penalties. This tool must be available when a plan either takes effect or renews in 2023; the information must also be made available in paper form upon request.

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Compliance Now

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Employers must successfully e-File complete, accurate ACA filings by this deadline or risk exposure to information return penalties and employer mandate penalties. This tool must be available when a plan either takes effect or renews in 2023; the information must also be made available in paper form upon request.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Thus, you should uphold the sacred trust between you and your patients with successful quality care, and of course, compliance. Digitizing Healthcare: Do’s and Don’ts Electronic health records, telemedicine, and health apps have transformed the way patients and professionals interact with healthcare data.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Women were surveyed on perspectives for health care in America in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospects for the Affordable Care Act and health insurance security, and views on health, well-being, and health care. Women identified the top five personal health issues they face as: Mental health.

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Health Populi

MAY 21, 2020

patients’ most-trusted source of coronavirus information. Nearly every respondent in the study reported having health insurance coverage. Among those covered with insurance, one-half had employer-sponsored insurance, 1 in 4 Medicare, and 13%, individual cover. Doctors maintain their top status as U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2023

Its leaders found that the tracking technology used to mine user data had disclosed information to third parties and subcontractors. Cerebral’s investigation concluded that the data might be considered protected health information and that it had failed to make sure that these third parties met HIPAA requirements for protecting PHI.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Governance Telemedicine 101

MedTrainer

AUGUST 15, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) exists to provide regulations and best practices for sharing sensitive healthcare data. If a patient’s protected health information (PHI) is leaked, then it can land their care provider in hot legal water. Is This the End of Telehealth?

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 24, 2023

About MedArrive MedArrive enables healthcare providers and payors to power care services into the home, leveraging a fully integrated care management platform that bridges the virtual care gap with physician-led telemedicine combined with our network of EMS professionals. For more information, visit medarrive.com.

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