by mmiliard | Dec 5, 2020 | Covid-19 / Corona Virus
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday took several new steps to help U.S. hospitals manage the crush of new patients as the COVID-19 crisis worsens. CMS Among them are new allowances for telehealth and remote monitoring, for what CMS is calling...
by KatJercich | Dec 4, 2020 | Digital Health
As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to push patients away from in-person care, many health systems have ramped up their remote patient monitoring ecosystems. healthcare But with that increase in endpoints comes an increase in security risks. “From a security...
by Alex Kacik | Dec 3, 2020 | Telehealth
Overall emergency department visits were down about 20% in September compared to the same prior-year period, which is often a primary referral source for hospitals. Small But many Massachusetts systems were taking in more behavioral health cases through the ED, which...
by bsiwicki | Dec 2, 2020 | Covid-19 / Corona Virus
At the onset of COVID-19, COPE Community Services, a Tucson, Arizona-based nonprofit behavioral and physical healthcare organization serving more than 15,000 clients in Pima County, was unprepared to have its staff work remotely. Weaving THE PROBLEM COPE needed to...
by KatJercich | Dec 1, 2020 | Digital Health, Telehealth
A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., would imperil funding for states that do not join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact within three years. House The compact, which currently includes 29 states, as well as Washington, D.C. and Guam, was formally...
by KatJercich | Nov 30, 2020 | Digital Health, Telehealth
The American Telemedicine Association this week issued a statement in response to the U.S. ATA Department of Health and Human Services’ final rules regarding the Physician Self-Referral Law (also known as the Stark Law) and the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute....
by KatJercich | Nov 27, 2020 | Digital Health, Health News
Cerner announced this week that it would be offering a new video care platform to its CommunityWorks clients at no cost through the end of next year. The platform is aimed at addressing the healthcare needs of those living in rural areas. Says its customers’...
by bsiwicki | Nov 26, 2020 | Telehealth
Earlier this year, Geisinger health system based in Danville, Pennsylvania, had full intensive care units at several of its hospitals, leading to higher acuity in the step-down units at those facilities. Telehealth The ICUs were already supported by Geisinger’s eICU...
by KatJercich | Nov 25, 2020 | Telehealth
The American Medical Association this week resolved to continue advocating for telehealth after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among underserved communities. AMA After physicians and medical students virtually gathered for five days, delegates adopted a policy...
by KatJercich | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
According to a survey released Tuesday by the COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition, the majority of physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals say telehealth is positively influencing clinical outcomes, patient experience, cost and professional...
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