Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a massive uptick in telehealth use around the country, hard-hit nursing homes also turned to the tool to try and keep patients safe. At the same time, however, relying on telemedicine had drawbacks, especially from a social perspective. Saved organizational resources. Improved access to care.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 3, 2022
My commitment to this work has led me to build innovative programs both in the community and in skilled nursing facilities, designed to provide more and better-focused care to our frail elderly. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data 1 , the number of workers employed at nursing care facilities nationwide has declined by 15%—from 1.59
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Hall Render
OCTOBER 10, 2023
As nursing homes look for funds to allow them to improve care and train nursing home staff, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released QSO-23-23-NH (“CMS Memo”), which reopens and recasts the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (“CMPRP”).
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The deal strengthens Avel eCare’s existing clinician network and builds on the company’s successful acute and post-acute telemedicine solutions to help hospitals, health systems, and senior care facilities throughout the United States deliver state-of-the-art care to their communities.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Since then, CMS has now expanded coverage for telehealth and telemedicine. This means patients can receive care wherever they are – at home, nursing home, assisted living, etc. How can healthcare provider organizations tackle privacy issues related to HIPPA when it comes to telemedicine?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 12, 2020
Earlier this month, after urging from the American Telemedicine Association, HIMSS and other groups , Congress voted to waive some restrictions for Medicare telehealth coverage as part of its new COVID-19 supplemental funding package. THE LARGER TREND. The critical value of telehealth is evident as the coronavirus spreads worldwide.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 24, 2020
"The savings that result from telemedicine versus an office visit for the long-term care supports and services provider that operates IDD residences is significant." “Station MD, our telehealth vendor, was providing similar telemedicine triage service to nursing homes on Staten Island that housed medically frail residents.
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