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These are the compliance issues providers should be preparing for, post-PHE

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Department of Health and Human Services once again (for the ninth time) extended the public health emergency this past month , stretching it beyond mid-July. But sooner or later, that provision of the Public Health Service Act will draw to a close. If Medicare coverage requirements for telehealth services (e.g.,

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Behavioral telehealth may also be referred to as telebehavioral health, telemental health, telepsychiatry, or telepsychology. Increasing importance on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing costs have also led to higher telehealth implementation.

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Health Provider News – October 7, 2022

Hall Render

Judge orders Anthem to face lawsuit over alleged Medicare overpayments. Medical groups want lawmakers to bolster safety for health care workforce. Arkansas health official: Falling covid numbers show that state is ‘headed in the right direction’. Beebe Health to add primary care location in Selbyville. CALIFORNIA.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

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

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Finally Fixing the ‘Family Glitch’

Kaiser Health News

Meanwhile, open enrollment for Medicare begins Oct. 15, when beneficiaries can join or change private Medicare Advantage plans or stand-alone prescription drug plans. Many seniors are happy with their Medicare Advantage plans, which often offer more benefits than traditional Medicare at a reduced cost.