Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

Without temporary OCR enforcement discretion to use certain platforms for the good faith provisions of telehealth services, there are HIPAA requirements applicable to the technology platforms/apps that may be used to provide telehealth services. Additionally, any reimbursement resulting from these claims could be considered an overpayment.

US Department of Health and Human Services 179

US Department of Health and Human Services Compliance Overpayments Overpayment 179

Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 24, 2024

A survey by the American Medical Association found that 92% of physicians reported that prior authorization requirements had a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes.

Fraud 52

Fraud Health Insurance Compliance Medicaid 52

AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Increasing importance on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing costs have also led to higher telehealth implementation. Only Consider Using HIPAA-Compliant Technology The HIPAA Rules establish standards to protect patients’ protected health information.

COVID-19 59

COVID-19 Telemedicine Compliance Informed Consent 59

Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40