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Massachusetts Updates State Telemedicine Guidance for Physicians
JDSUPR March 4, 2022
$226K Grant to Help FQHC Telehealth Consortium Improve Digital Equity
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 13, 2022
Massachusetts DPH Delays Enforcement Penalties for State Surprise Billing Law
Foley & Lardner, LLP January 5, 2022
FQHC Telehealth Visits Work to Close Racial Health Disparities in MA
mhealthintelligence August 30, 2021
UMass Memorial Eyes Telehealth, RPM Benefits in New Hospital at Home Program
mHealthIntelligence July 9, 2021
UMass Research Focuses on Helping Seniors Play mHealth Games
mHealthIntelligence April 23, 2021
South Shore Health Leverages Telehealth, RPM in New ‘SNF at Home’ Program
mHealthIntelligence April 21, 2021
Baker signs Massachusetts telehealth bill with parity provisions into law
mHealth Intelligence, January 4, 2021
Telehealth poses big cybersecurity dangers, Harvard researchers warn
Healthcare IT News, December 16, 2020
Google unveils mHealth app, new study on respiratory illnesses
mHealth Intelligence, December 9, 2020
Massachusetts payers to take part in COVID-19 telehealth study
mHealth Intelligence, December 3, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers digital behavioral health solution
Healthcare Finance, November 25, 2020
CMS unveils new telehealth program to treat acute care patients at home
mHealth Intelligence, November 25, 2020
Dentists are adopting (and adapting to) using telehealth to stay afloat
mHealth Intelligence, November 23, 2020
Boston, NY hospitals collaborate on telehealth platform for COVID-19 rehab
mHealth Intelligence, November 9, 2020
Brigham and Women's uses telehealth to ID, treat provider stress
mHealth Intelligence, November 6, 2020
NH hospital uses telehealth to support difficult deliveries
mHealth Intelligence, October 30, 2020
Factoring in caregivers adds value to a telehealth program
mHealth Intelligence, October 16, 2020
Massachusetts General Hospital News, October 9, 2020
Amwell ranks highest for DTC telehealth satisfaction, says J.D. Power
Healthcare IT News, October 1, 2020
Brigham and Women's uses mHealth to track medication compliance
mHealth Intelligence, September 29, 2020
Harvard Pilgrim launches telehealth program to support caregivers
mHealth Intelligence, September 4, 2020
Virtual visits: innovation at Mass General
Mass. General Hospital News, September 2, 2020
Telehealth kiosks give homeless veterans a link to healthcare, other services
mHealth Intelligence, August 17, 2020
Massachusetts payer expands telehealth coverage for mental health services
mHealth Intelligence, July 28, 2020
How Mass General Brigham planned its digital response to Covid-19
MedCity News, July 20, 2020
Holyoke Health Center melds Zoom and telehealth tech to replace in-person visits
Healthcare IT News, July 6, 2020
After past failures, 2 states push ahead with new telehealth rules
mHealth Intelligence, July 2, 2020
4 urgent problems hospitals can solve right now with telemedicine
MIT Sloan School of Management, March 25 2020
Massachusetts expands telehealth coverage for COVID-19
mHealth Intelligence, March 16th 2020
Telehealth: Massachusetts proposed act to improve health care by investing in value
National Law Review, January 29, 2020
Massachusetts Looks to Lower Barriers for Telemedicine
The Heartland Institute, November 14, 2019
Telehealth program offered at Athol-Royalston school district
Athol Daily News, September 29, 2019
UMass Memorial Ready to Launch Telehealth Program for NICU Care
mHealth Intelligence, June 18, 2019
UMass Prize Will Fund Telemedicine Initiative
Worcester Business Journal, April 9, 2019
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Customizable Communications Toolkit
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FQHC and RHC CMS POLICY Manual Updates
Date Published: 2023 | Author: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Principles & Guidelines for Telehealth & Aging
Date Published: 2023 | Author: Collaborative for Telehealth & Aging (C4TA)
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Introduction to direct-to-consumer telehealth
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Expanding Access to Behavioral Health Services Through Telehealth
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Telehealth for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
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What Can You Do to Help Your Virtual Health Visit Go Well?
Date Published: 2023 | Author: North Carolina Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Appointment Checklist for Hard of Hearing People Using Telehealth
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Communication Strategies for Telehealth Visits
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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How to Talk on the Phone or Video Call to a Person who is Hard of Hearing
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Pre-Appointment Checklist for Hard of Hearing People Using Telehealth
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Tips for Improving Visual Communication for Telehealth Video Visits
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Amplification for Telehealth, Video Conferencing & Phone Calls
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Captioning Technology for Mobile Phone Calls
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Connecting Hearing Devices to Audio during Telehealth Video Meetings
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Improving Internet and Device Functioning for Telehealth Visits
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Communication Guidelines Checklist for Healthcare Providers Working with DeafBlind Patients
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Working with ASL interpreters in your Home for Telehealth Appointments
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Making Medication Labels Easily Accessible for Telehealth Appointments
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Making Medication Labels Easily Accessible for Telehealth Appointments
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Tips for Navigating the Patient Portal for DeafBlind Patients
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Tips For Setting Up a Webcam with Little or No Vision
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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DeafBlind-Troubleshooting Telehealth Technology
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Information for Critical Access Hospitals
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Toolkit: Analyzing Telehealth Claims to Assess Program Integrity Risks
Date Published: 2023 | Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources & Services- Office of the Inspector General
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State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies
Date Published: 2023 | Author: Center for Connected Health Policy-CCHP
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Telehealth Policies and Federally Qualified Health Centers
Date Published: 2023 | Author: Center for Connected Health Policy-CCHP
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State Telehealth Laws and Medicaid Program Policies
Date Published: 2023 | Author: Center for Connected Health Policy-CCHP
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State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies
Date Published: 2023 | Author: Center for Connected Health Policy-CCHP
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ACCESSING HEALTH CARE IN RURAL AMERICA
Date Published: 2023 | Author: U.S. Government Accountability Office
POST PHE BILLING POLICY - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Date Published: 2023 | Author: Center for Connected Health Policy-CCHP
MEDICARE TELEHEALTH/CONNECTED HEALTH WAIVERS POST-PHE
Date Published: 2023 | Author: Center for Connected Health Policy-CCHP
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General Types of Accommodations for Hard of Hearing
Date Published: 2023 | Author: NORTH CAROLINA Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Self-Advocacy for Hard of Hearing
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AMA 2021 Telehealth Survey Report
Date Published: 2022 | Author: American Medical Association
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Billing for Telehealth Encounters: An Introductory Guide on Medicare Fee for Service in 2022
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DTx Value Assessment & Integration Guide
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Rating the States on Telehealth Best Practices
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THE APPROPRIATE USE OF TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE
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2022 TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGY SURVEY
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Telehealth and Substance Use Disorder Services in the Era of COVID-19: Review and Recommendations
Date Published: 2022 | Author: Office of National Drug Control Policy
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Considerations for Fostering an Antiracist and Equitable Telehealth Environment
Date Published: 2022 | Author: American Academy of Pediatrics
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IMPACT: V1C Care Transitions Toolkit
Date Published: 2022 | Author: Digital Medicine Society, American Telemedicine Association
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Telehealth for American Indian and Alaskan Native Communitites
Date Published: 2022 | Author: Telehealth.HHS.gov
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Rural Emergency Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation
Date Published: 2022 | Author: Federal Register
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HHS Investments to Strengthen Rural Health
Date Published: 2022 | Author: Department of Health and Human Services
Telehealth Billing and Coding-Beyond the Basics
Date Published: 2022 | Author: Adirondack Rural Health Network
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Telehealth Billing and Coding -Beyond the Basics
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Evaluation of Mental Health Mobile Applications
Date Published: 2022 | Author: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - AHRQ
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Encouraging Health Information Technology Adoption in Behavioral Health: Recommendations for Action
Date Published: 2022 | Author: MACPAC
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CMS Roadmap to the End of COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers
Date Published: 2022 | Author: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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The Use of Telehealth for Disability Evaluations in Medicine and Allied Health 2022 Report
Date Published: 2022 | Author: National Academies Sciences Engineering and Medicine
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Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit
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Consolidated Telemedicine Implementation Guide
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Survey of Telehealth Use by Commercial Insurance Enrollees
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Telehealth for the Treatment of Serious Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
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GAO Reports on Telehealth COVID-19 Flexibility Findings
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CMS Medicare Learning Network: 2021Telehealth Services Fact Sheet
Date Published: 2021 | Author: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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UNH Telehealth Practice Center- Training Videos YouTube Channel
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Telemedicine: Ensuring Safe, Equitable, Person-Centered Virtual Care
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Telephone vs. Video Visits During COVID-19: Safety-Net Provider Perspectives
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Strategic Investments in Telehealth and Digital Tools for Health Centers
Date Published: 2021 | Author: Mid-Atlantic TRC and NACHC
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Setting Up a Successful Telehealth Video Call
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