Telehealth News
healthleaders March 21, 2023
HOW TO USE NEW TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION
With the nation's maternal mortality rate rising, hospitals are turning to text messages to make a connection with at-risk mothers.
CCHP March 21, 2023
Springing Forward to Look At 2023 State Telehealth Legislation Trends!
As the first quarter of the year begins to wind down, now is a good time to check in on the state telehealth legislation that has been introduced thus far in 2023.
healthleaders March 21, 2023
MENTAL HEALTHCARE BY VIDEO FILLS GAPS IN RURAL NURSING HOMES
Patients don't have to travel to a clinic. They don't even have to get cleaned up and leave their bedrooms.
HealthcareITNews March 20, 2023
Hold off telehealth rule changes, health tech industry urges Medical Board of Australia
MSIA warns of "serious unintended" consequences from the proposed changes.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 20, 2023
Telehealth Expands Care Access for Transgender, Gender-Diverse Youth
A recent study found that telehealth supported gender-diverse youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing visit completion and lowering cancellation rates.
CCPH March 20, 2023
DEA Proposed Regulations Post-PHE-Video
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published two proposed regulations to address how telehealth may be used to prescribe controlled substances in a post-PHE environment. The DEA is proposing new exceptions that along with what is already in current law, will open up more ways for telehealth to be used to prescribe a controlled substance, but they are highly specific.
HealthcareITNews March 20, 2023
Telemedicine will become default, with more virtual treatments, expert says
Sean Mehra, a telehealth specialist, predicts the next 10 years of virtual care – and explains why the trend of virtual-first is the way to go, in the view of many.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 17, 2023
Remote Tool Boosted Blood Pressure Management Amid Pandemic
A new study shows that a Mass General Brigham remote hypertension program improved blood pressure management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 17, 2023
Provider-Library Collab to Enhance Telehealth Access, Digital Literacy
Mount Sinai Health System and the New York Public Library are partnering to provide free classes to improve telehealth access and digital literacy in an effort to boost health equity.
HealthcareITNews March 17, 2023
HIMSSCast: Telehealth is improving the care experience for cancer patients
Frank McGillin, CEO of The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, discusses how connected health tools are enabling cost savings, convenience and other specialty care innovations.
FIERCEHealthcare March 16, 2023
Babylon Health rolls out programs for value-based care members to help manage chronic conditions
Babylon Health, a digital primary care provider, has launched personalized programs for high-risk members living with chronic conditions.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 15, 2023
ONC: Majority of Office-Based Physicians Used Telehealth in 2021
A federal data report found that 87 percent of office-based physicians used telehealth in 2021, with 80 percent saying they will continue to use it after the COVID-19 pandemic is declared over.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 14, 2023
Virtual Behavioral Health Use Increases 45-Fold During Pandemic
New data shows that the share of behavioral health services delivered via telehealth rose from 1 percent in 2019 to 33 percent in 2022, with rates of virtual prescribing also reaching new heights.
healthleaders March 14, 2023
HOW PROVIDERS SHOULD USE TECHNOLOGY TO MEET THE EPCS MANDATE
Digital health tools that allow providers to electronically prescribe controlled medications can improve care management and curb drug misuse if they're used correctly.
CCHP March 14, 2023
Diving Deeper Into the DEA Telehealth Proposed Regulation Requirements
DEA Proposes In-Person Requirement, Resumes with Narrow Telehealth Allowances after PHE.
Healthleaders March 14, 2023
USING TELEHEALTH TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE ACCESS IN RURAL AMERICA
HealthLeaders Innovation and Technology Editor Eric Wicklund talks with Danielle Louder, a program director at the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center and member of the Maine Connectivity Authority, about healthcare access in a rural state like Maine and how telehealth and digital health are closing gaps in care.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 10, 2023
Wearable Sensor Assists Process of Diagnosing Heart Attacks
New research shows that a wrist-worn wearable sensor can assess troponin levels to predict heart attacks with 90 percent accuracy within a five-minute timeframe.
Telehealth.org March 9, 2023
Telehealth Reimbursement: End-of-Pandemic Emergency Update
Based on current COVID-19 recovery trends, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the US federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) waivers will end on May 11, 2023. Emergency declarations, Congressional legislative actions, and state regulations implemented unprecedented changes to many healthcare delivery aspects.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 9, 2023
Telehealth Use Rose Almost 4% Percent Nationally in December
New FAIR Health data shows that national telehealth utilization jumped 3.8 percent in December, encompassing 5.5 percent of all medical claim lines.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 7, 2023
Remote Patient Monitoring Improves Outcomes for COPD Patients
A recent study found that remote cardiorespiratory monitoring lowered all-cause hospitalization rates among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 6, 2023
Telehealth Initiative Aims to Provide Virtual Care in GA School Settings
A recent partnership aims to reduce barriers associated with healthcare for students in school through a new telehealth initiative to increase access and efficiency.
Telehealth.org March 6, 2023
Federal Bureau of Prisons Partners with Bicycle Health & Wellpath Team for Telehealth-Based Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
In late February, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Bicycle Health, and Wellpath announced a collaboration to address the severe SUD crisis in prison inmates and the overdose deaths associated with incarceration.
HealthcareITNews March 6, 2023
At ATA, stakeholders get say over DEA proposed rule on remote prescribing
A representative from the DEA was invited to attend the special listening session.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 3, 2023
Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Cuts Death Risk Among Veterans
Recent research found that home-based cardiac rehabilitation led to a 36 percent drop in the risk of death for US Veterans, among other benefits.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 2, 2023
Remote Patient Monitoring Use Skyrockets 1,300%
New data shows that remote patient monitoring adoption spiked between 2019 and 2022, with high usage among internal medicine, cardiology, and family practice providers.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 2, 2023
Most Virtual Primary Care Visits Do Not Require In-Person Follow-Ups
Recent research shows that over 60 percent of primary care-related telehealth visits did not require in-person follow-up care.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE March 1, 2023
Income, Race Among Factors that Influence Telehealth Literacy
A recent study found that several patient demographics, such as income, race, and location of residence, correlate with telehealth literacy and influence patient access to care.
Telehealth.org March 1, 2023
DEA Proposes New Rules for Telehealth Prescriptions
On February 24, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its long-awaited proposal for permanent rules regarding telehealth prescriptions for controlled medications. They explained their focus on expanding patient access to critical therapies beyond the May 11 end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
NTIA, Office of Public Affairs March 1, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Requests Input on Upcoming Digital Equity Programs
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said today it is seeking input on how to structure nearly $2.7 billion in grant programs to ensure everyone in America has the digital skills and devices they need to realize the full potential of high-speed Internet access.
CCHP February 28, 2023
FQHC & RHC CMS POLICY MANUAL UPDATES
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released an update to the Policy Manual for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 28, 2023
Telehealth Use Among Older, Rural, Uninsured Adults Spikes
From 2021 to 2022, telehealth use rose across various demographic groups, with 12 to 13 percentage point increases among some traditionally underserved groups.
HealthcareITNews February 27, 2023
Telehealth trends in 2023: Virtual-first, health equity and more
A greater focus on care coordination and further embrace of telemedicine by payers will also be hallmarks this year, says one virtual care expert.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 27, 2023
DEA Proposes Limits on Telehealth Prescriptions of Controlled Substances
The proposed rules extend some telehealth safeguards to ensure that patients have reliable access to medications post-pandemic, but they limit the virtual prescription of certain controlled substances.
HFoley & Lardner, LLP February 27, 2023
DEA’s Proposed Rules on Telemedicine Controlled Substances Prescribing after the PHE Ends
On February 24, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Agency announced proposed rules for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency expires. The proposed rules are open for public comment for only thirty days, after which DEA will issue final regulations.
HealthcareITNews February 27, 2023
American Hospital Association voices support for telehealth expansion bill
The American Telemedicine Association and Alliance for Connected Care detailed their concerns regarding an upcoming meeting to determine coverage for remote patient monitoring services.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 24, 2023
Telehealth Advocacy Groups Raise RPM Coverage Decision Concerns
The American Telemedicine Association and Alliance for Connected Care detailed their concerns regarding an upcoming meeting to determine coverage for remote patient monitoring services.
Telehealth.org February 23, 2023
7 Quick Steps to Preventing Telehealth IT Security Threats
With the Public Health Emergency (PHE) ending on May 11, administrators, managers, supervisors, and clinicians may want to quickly run through a checklist of cybersecurity precautions.
Healthleaders February 23, 2023
HOW AUTOMATED CARE HELPS NORTHWELL HEALTH STAY IN TOUCH WITH PATIENTS AT HOME
The New York-based health system is closing care gaps and improving clinical outcomes through a platform that offers multiple opportunities to connect with patients in between medical visits.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 23, 2023
Over a Third of Adults Use Health Apps, Wearables in 2023, Up From 2018
According to new survey results, about 40 percent and 35 percent of adults are using health apps and wearables, respectively, with most using the technologies at least once a day.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 22, 2023
4 Ways States Can Advance Telehealth Policy to Support Care Access
A recent report provided a set of suggestions for states to enhance patient care by maximizing advancements in telehealth-enabled care.
Telehealth.org February 22, 2023
Telehealth Controlled Substances: Evidence Mounts Against DEA Restrictions
With the COVID public health emergency (PHE) scheduled to end on May 11, 2023, the issue of prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine and telehealth has taken center stage.
HealthcareITNews February 22, 2023
Baptist Memorial Health Care to expand inpatient monitoring with AI
The hospital system will eliminate hardware costs with a virtual command center that uses advanced computer vision and AI technology to support patient care.
Foley & Lardler, LLP February 28, 2023
DEA’s Proposed Rules on Telemedicine Controlled Substances Prescribing after the PHE Ends
On February 24, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Agency announced proposed rules for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency expires. The proposed rules are open for public comment for only 30 days, after which DEA will issue final regulations.
HealthcareITNews February 22, 2023
Baptist Memorial Health Care to expand inpatient monitoring with AI
The hospital system will eliminate hardware costs with a virtual command center that uses advanced computer vision and AI technology to support patient care.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 22, 2023
New AI-Based App Aims to Prevent Suicides Among Veterans
An artificial intelligence-based app that aims to support veterans' mental health and curb suicides has received financial support from the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
CCHP February 21, 2023
COURT CASES CAN ALSO IMPACT TELEHEALTH POLICY
When discussing telehealth policy the focus is usually on laws, regulations or an administering agency’s policies. What sometimes gets overlooked or forgotten is the impact court decisions can have on how and how extensively telehealth can be used.
HealthcareITNews February 21, 2023
Women's telehealth program diminishes stigma via technology
For pregnant and postpartum women, the Medical University of South Carolina has replaced face-to-face mental health screenings for stigmatized conditions with a text messaging-based telemedicine system.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 21, 2023
Telehealth Boosts Visit Frequency Among Type 1 Diabetes Patients
TA recent study found that an increase in telehealth use led to greater visit frequency among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes.
HealthcareITNews February 20, 2023
Zoom is helping MaineGeneral Health boost its telehealth success
The health system was using another telemedicine vendor's tools when the pandemic first hit. But it quickly saw what Zoom could do for virtual care innovation across several departments and specialties.
HealthcareITNews February 20, 2023
VA awards millions to veteran suicide tech challenge winners
The 10 winning digital care tech companies will use apps, algorithms, gaming, virtual reality and more for mental health support and veteran suicide prevention.
healthleaders March 21, 2023
MENTAL HEALTHCARE BY VIDEO FILLS GAPS IN RURAL NURSING HOMES
Patients don't have to travel to a clinic. They don't even have to get cleaned up and leave their bedrooms.
HealthcareITNews February 16, 2023
A Telestroke doubles rural treatment capacity after cloud shift
It also reduced unnecessary hospital-to-hospital transfers by 72%.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 16, 2023
Telehealth Effective in Providing Preoperative Care for Bariatric Surgery
Recent research found that using telehealth to provide preoperative care for bariatric surgery produced similar clinical outcomes to in-person methods.
HealthcareITNews February 15, 2023
Prescribing Psychedelics via Telehealth?
Research has been mounting in support of prescribing psychedelic medications to treat various mental health and substance use disorders, including treatment-resistant depression, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, traumatic brain injury, and opioid addiction.
HealthcareITNews February 15, 2023
Why healthcare leaders should embrace home-based technologies
Chronic diseases cost the U.S. $3.7 trillion per year. Focusing on preventive care is central to physical and economic survival – and home-based tech can make a big difference, one expert contends.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 15, 2023
Video Telehealth Linked to Reduction in Pediatric Hospital Transfers
Recent research describes how video telehealth resources helped reduce pediatric hospital transfers within rural emergency departments.
CCHP February 14, 2023
Anticipation Builds for Expected DEA Controlled Substance Rule
Study Finds COVID Flexibilities did NOT Impact Buprenorphine Overdoses & Potential for New Permanent Controlled Substance Prescribing Rule .
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 13, 2023
AAFP: Telehealth Policies Provide Opportunities but Need Improvements
Two recent letters from the American Academy of Family Physicians underscored the need for telehealth policies to accommodate behavioral health issues and patient relationships.
HealthcareITNews February 13, 2023
An inside look at AdventHealth's powerful telemedicine program
The health system has achieved much success. For example: With remote patient monitoring, there was a 60% reduction in hospital admissions for those who were ongoing users of the emergency departments for chronic conditions.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 13, 2023
Telehealth Boosts Postpartum Visit Attendance Among Black Patients
Attendance rates among Black patients, helping address racial healthcare disparities in maternity care.
HEALTHCAREDIVE February 10, 2023
HHS readies for PHE wind down, end of pandemic flexibilities
A number of pandemic-era policies tied to the federal public health emergency will soon expire on May 11, affecting providers, payers and others in the industry that have relied on some of those flexibilities over the past few years.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 10, 2023
Clinician Use of Video, Audio-Only Telehealth for OUD Treatment Drops
A new survey reveals that overall telehealth use for opioid use disorder treatment declined between 2020 and 2022, with audio-only visits halving from 20 percent of all OUD visits to 11 percent.
HEALTHCAREDIVE February 9, 2023
Following decline, telehealth visits notched up 1.9% in November
National telehealth utilization increased 1.9% month-over-month among the privately insured population in November 2022, following a one-month period of decline, according to a new analysis from Fair Health’s monthly tracker.
healthleaders February 8, 2023
TELEHEALTH PROGRAMS ARE HELPING TO PUT HEALTHCARE ON THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
School districts across the country are partnering with local health systems and telehealth companies to give students access to primary and chronic care services, along with much-needed behavioral and mental health services.
Telehealth.org February 8, 2023
Long-Term Telehealth Coverage in Question for Physicians and Hospitals
The White House recently announced a two-year extension for telehealth waivers. However, the higher reimbursement rates for telehealth coverage paid to physicians and hospitals due to COVID public health emergency have only been approved for one year through the end of 2023. The discrepancy has many hospitals and medical providers on edge.
Foley & Lardner, LLP February 7, 2023
Public Health Emergency Ends May 11: What Telehealth Companies Need to Know
The PHE has been in place for over three years during which time many telehealth and other health care related flexibilities were relied upon by both patients and clinicians. While some telehealth waivers will survive the end of the PHE, not every pandemic-era policy will continue. Digital health companies relying on the PHE waivers should take steps now to bring operations into compliance with the post-PHE world before the PHE ends in May.
JDSUPRA February 7, 2023
Telehealth Issues to Watch in 2023
One of the key issues that will impact telehealth providers in 2023 is the expiration of waivers related to telehealth implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic once the public health emergency (PHE) ends, which is currently expected to occur on May 11, 2023.
FIERCEHealthcare February 7, 2023
Telepsychiatry providers plan for the worst as PHE winds down
Telepsychiatry experts are urging providers to create contingency plans following the announcement of the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11.
TELEHEALTH.HHS.GOV February 7, 2023
Telehealth policy changes after the COVID-19 public health emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services took a range of administrative steps to expedite the adoption and awareness of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these telehealth flexibilities have been made permanent while others are temporary.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 6, 2023
Smartphone App Can Support Stroke Symptom Detection
New research describes a machine learning-based smartphone application that can help people recognize stroke symptoms in real time.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 6, 2023
WA Health System Adds At-Home Recovery Program for High-Acuity Patients
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is working collaboratively with a care-at-home company to improve access and cost-effectiveness of high-acuity care while increasing crucial inpatient capacity.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 6, 2023
Reps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Benefits
Six US House representatives recently introduced a bipartisan bill that aims to expand access to telehealth benefits for American workers.
USDA Rural Development February 6, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on its Promises to Invest in Rural People, Climate-Smart Solutions, and America’s Food System
Ahead of the 2023 State of the Union address, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today highlighted the ways the Biden-Harris Administration is delivering on its promises to build a better America and rebuild the backbone of the country, the middle class.
HealthcareIT News February 3, 2023
Virtual care system designed for COVID-19 grows into a multiuse digital health tool
University Hospitals' chatbot now helps manage capacity in EDs and urgent care centers while improving care for patients with chronic conditions.
HealthcareIT News February 3, 2023
Digital health advances end with the PHE
Unless Congress acts, patients and physicians are going to lose out on digital health innovations allowed by PHE waivers, CHI says.
HealthcareIT News February 3, 2023
Bipartisan House bill proposes permanent telehealth benefits
The legislation seeks to offer workers stand-alone telehealth benefits, similar to dental and vision plans.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 3, 2023
Project ECHO Effectively Educates Providers in Managing Pediatric Pain
A recent study evaluating a pediatric Project ECHO model found that it was an impactful strategy for educating interprofessional healthcare providers on pediatric pain management.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 3, 2023
AHA Urges Congress to Permanently Expand Access to Telehealth Services
A letter from the American Hospital Association to the Senate and House of Representatives asked that Congress add provisions to eliminate restrictions on telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries.
HealthcareIT News February 2, 2023
Providence forges a new path with a virtual nursing unit
The health system has met with success so far, including upticks in nurse and patient satisfaction. Could this be an answer to the nursing shortage?
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 2, 2023
Telehealth-Enabled Cancer Care Can Lead to Carbon Emissions Savings
New research found that the use of telehealth in oncology allows for carbon emissions savings, leading to climate change mitigation.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE February 2, 2023
Follow-up Care Slightly More Common After Audio-Only Telehealth Visits
A recent study showed that follow-up care, including downstream emergency care, was higher after telephone-only versus video visits, but some treatment measures, like lab order rates, were lower.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 31, 2023
Follow-up Care Slightly More Common After Audio-Only Telehealth Visits
A recent study showed that follow-up care, including downstream emergency care, was higher after telephone-only versus video visits, but some treatment measures, like lab order rates, were lower.
KHN January 31, 2023
It’s ‘Telehealth vs. No Care’: Doctors Say Congress Risks Leaving Patients Vulnerable
When the covid-19 pandemic hit, Dr. Corey Siegel was more prepared than most of his peers.
REUTERS January 31, 2023
U.S. to end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11
President Joe Biden's administration on Monday said it will end COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11, nearly three years after the United States imposed sweeping pandemic measures to curb the spread of the illness.
HealthcareITNews Janaury 30, 2023
Remote therapeutic monitoring is reimbursable – here's what you need to know
An RTM and digital care-management expert walks readers through how the new CPT codes can help provider organizations meet patients where they are: at home.
HealthAffairs January 27, 2023
Community Health Centers And Medicaid: A Deeper Dive Into FQHC Alternative Payment Reform
Medicaid payment reform for community health centers (CHCs) is a matter of longstanding interest. Experts have assessed the opportunities and challenges that can arise, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation has targeted payment innovation for safety-net providers as a priority.
healthleaders January 26, 2023
LEVERAGING TELEHEALTH TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTHCARE
The healthcare system has reached a crisis point; millions of Americans who suffer from mental illnesses can't find care. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated one in five adults suffer from a mental illness, and more than half do not receive treatment.
Telehealth.org January 26, 2023
Survey Findings: Medicaid Telehealth For Behavioral Health Care
Medicaid Telehealth has emerged as a crucial component in extending and facilitating access for individuals with behavioral health needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of telehealth to deliver healthcare services safely and effectively.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 26, 2023
Race, Age, Language Barriers Fuel Telehealth Delivery Disparities
A recent study found that hurdles related to race, age, language, and access to technology lead to healthcare disparities among telehealth users.
Telehealth.org January 26, 2023
Controversy: New Mental Health Telehealth Requirement for An “In-Person Visit”
Telehealth.org is continuing its Q&A series to address questions that it frequently receives. This week’s installment concerns a recently published blog post about a controversial reimbursement requirement for telemental health telehealth after the end of the public health emergency (PHE).
Public Health Institute January 26, 2023
PHI Study Finds Telehealth Helped Bridge Striking Inequities in Healthcare Access During the Pandemic
US national study reveals disparities in general and behavioral healthcare receipt, suggests telehealth is a vital bridge to care for traditionally underserved groups
HealthcareITNews January 25, 2023
Geisinger solves behavioral health access problem with telemedicine
The result the health system's virtual care chief is proudest of: reducing the referral queue from 19,000 patients to 3,000. "That is astounding," he says.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 25, 2023
Partnership to Launch Hospital-at-Home Program in Florida
Orlando Health is working with a health technology company to provide hospital-level care at home to patients in Central Florida.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 24, 2023
Virginia Health System Creates Hospital-At-Home Program
VCU Health has implemented a hospital-at-home program, which has a goal to provide acute care at home to 2,000 patients in its first year.
HealthcareITNews January 24, 2023
Geisinger at Home offers primary care to populations with chronic or complex conditions
"We have seen a $400 per member, per month improvement in patient total cost of care," says CMO Jonathan Welch.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 23, 2023
In-Person, Virtual Consults On Par in Achieving Shared Decision-Making
Recent research found that telehealth use for first-time surgery consultations led to similar levels of shared decision-making as those appointments that occurred in person.
HealthcareITNews January 23, 2023
What's ahead for health IT policy and legislation in 2023
The government relations team at HIMSS offers some insights on what's next for telehealth, broadband expansion, interoperability rules and more in the year ahead.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 23, 2023
Group asks CMS to Issue Interim Final Rule to Preserve Telehealth Access
The Alliance for Connected Care sent a letter to CMS requesting that the agency compose an interim final rule to eliminate potential telehealth access gaps for Medicare beneficiaries.
HealthcareITNews January 23, 2023
Three 2023 telemedicine trends that advance the 'new normal' in healthcare
A telehealth and remote patient monitoring expert points to ongoing momentum, market positioning and specialty care as keys moving forward.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 20, 2023
Pediatric Hospital Combines Urgent Care Services with Telehealth
A recent effort from Seattle Children’s involved implementing virtual urgent care services to treat various conditions, including coughs and colds.
healthleaders January 20, 2023
IT'S TIME TO CEMENT TELEHEALTH'S PLACE IN US HEALTHCARE
The use of telehealth soared during the pandemic and demonstrated its value in improving the delivery of and access to health care.
healthleaders January 20, 2023
VANDERBILT STUDY FINDS VALUE IN PRE-SURGERY TELEHEALTH CONSULTS
The study found that virtual visits have the same value as in-person visits for communication and shared decision-making. And they're more convenient.
healthleaders January 19, 2023
ONLINE TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES RAISE HIPAA CONCERNS
The growing use of healthcare mobile applications and websites—and the associated use of online tracking technologies—raises privacy concerns under HIPAA that developers of such applications and healthcare organizations should keep in mind.
HEALTHCAREDIVE January 19, 2023
Study throws claims of telehealth savings into doubt
However, Kaiser Family Foundation researchers did stress telehealth’s benefit in expanding access and convenience for consumers.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 19, 2023
Private Insurer Payment for Telehealth On Par with In-Person Care in 2020
The reimbursement for privately insured individuals receiving care virtually and in person was similar early in the pandemic, raising questions about whether telehealth can help cut health spending.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 20, 2023
Collaboration to Provide Access to Virtual LGBTQ+ Care in New England
A recent collaboration between Point32Health and Included Health aims to provide virtual LGBTQ+ care to Massachusetts-based health plan members.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 19, 2023
Collaboration Adds Telehealth Center to Retail Pharmacy Location
A partnership between a South Carolina-based hospital and Publix Pharmacy aims to add a telehealth center as well as medical diagnostic equipment to a pharmacy location.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 20, 2023
Collaboration to Provide Access to Virtual LGBTQ+ Care in New England
A recent collaboration between Point32Health and Included Health aims to provide virtual LGBTQ+ care to Massachusetts-based health plan members.
HealthcareITNews January 18, 2023
Telehealth provider carafem launches 'immediate evaluation' process for abortion pills
The company said patients living in Illinois, Colorado, New Mexico and Maryland can find out quickly if they're eligible to receive the medication by mail.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 18, 2023
Telehealth Saves Healthcare Costs for Some Cancer Patients
A recent study found that telehealth helped reduce time and travel costs for nonelderly cancer patients, with cost savings ranging between $147.4 and $186.1.
NCTRC Staff Janaury 18, 2023
Preparing For The End Of The PHE And The End Of HIPAA Enforcement Discretion
At the start of the PHE, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Notification of Enforcement Discretion to all health care providers that are covered by HIPAA and provide telehealth services during an emergency. What it has meant is that covered health care providers would not be subject to penalties for violations of the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules that occur in the good faith provision of telehealth during the PHE.
HealthcareITNews January 18, 2023
After a big telehealth buy, Horizon Health Alliance now serves 70% of patients virtually
The provider of mental health and substance use disorder care is now fully equipped and boasts high patient satisfaction.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 18, 2023
Telehealth Gave Orgs Economic Boost, Cut Carbon Footprint
Recent research found that telehealth led to the saving of over 53 million miles in travel distance and over $22 million in travel costs.
Telehealth.org January 17, 2023
April 2023 End of the PHE? Mental Health Telehealth & Beyond
While the official end of the public health emergency (PHE) was extended to April 2023 for many federal government programs, two federal actions will further extend the deadline for federal Medicare reimbursement until at least December 31, 2024. A notable requirement for mental health telehealth providers to see their clients and patients in person was announced, despite telebehavioral health being permanently approved for medicare reimbursement in 2022.
HealthcareITNews January 17, 2023
Keck Hospital and School of Medicine of USC makes powerful strides with tele-GI
The pandemic spurred the health system's gastroenterologist professors, other clinicians, IT leaders and administrators to kick some very complex virtual care into high gear.
CCHP January 17,2023
UPDATING FEDERAL REGULATIONS ON SUD PAITENT RECORDS
Last month, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed regulations to change current rules regarding the protection of patient records in federally run substance use disorders (SUD) programs.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 17, 2023
Telehealth Can Support Care of Young Children with Developmental Delay
A recent study found that a telehealth-delivered parenting intervention combined with real-time therapist coaching highly benefited young children with developmental delay.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 16, 2023
Audio-Only Coverage of Behavioral Health Common Across Medicaid Programs
Most states took at least one Medicaid-related policy action to expand coverage of telebehavioral health services in response to COVID-19, most commonly expanding audio-only coverage of the services, a new report shows. Released by Kaiser...
HEALTHCARE FINANCE January 13, 2023
Telehealth utilization has declined almost 4%
The decline was larger than the national average in the South, Midwest and West, and there was an increase in the Northeast.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 13, 2023
MA Health Plans to Expand Access to Virtual Behavioral Healthcare
Through a partnership with Valera Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan members will gain access to behavioral health services delivered through telehealth.
Telehealth.org January 12, 2023
Improving Handovers in Mental Health Emergency Telehealth
Emergency departments (EDs) nationwide face numerous challenges, including the demand issue of many mental health patients and few mental health professionals to serve them. Emergency telehealth services have been tested and conducted for decades, often in Medicaid telehealth and safety-net settings.
Telehealth.org January 12, 2023
Medicare Rolls Out Telehealth Indicator for Patients to Easily Find Telehealth Providers
In January 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out a new telehealth “indicator” to make information about Medicare telehealth providers on publicly-available clinician profile pages more readily available.
FIERCEHealthcare January 12, 2023
Thousands of patients could lose mental health services if pandemic-era rules end, Talkiatry data show
As the pandemic wanes, telepsychiatry companies are crossing their fingers that the virtual care market boosted by the pandemic can continue to thrive.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 12, 2023
Northwell Health Launches AI-Based Chatbot to Reduce Maternal Mortality
The New York City-based health system has released an artificial intelligence-based chatbot to identify urgent needs and extend virtual care for pregnant women.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 12, 2023
New Data Shows Telehealth Usage Drops by 4% Nationally
The latest Fair Health data shows that telehealth usage fell by around 4 percent nationally in October 2022, making up 5.2 percent of all medical claim lines.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 11, 2023
Partnership to Expand Access to Integrated Virtual Care for Diabetes
A recent collaboration between Omada Health Partners and Castell, an Intermountain Healthcare subsidiary, aims to manage and prevent diabetes through integrated virtual care.
FIERCEHealthcare January 11, 2023
Medicare Advantage, telehealth expansion allies to helm key House panels
The new leaders of the influential House Ways and Means Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee have previously been fierce advocates for extending telehealth services as well as preserving Medicare Advantage (MA).
FIERCEHealthcare January 11, 2023
OPINION: WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE A FIRST-CLASS TELEHEALTH EXPERIENCE
The new leaders of the influential House Ways and Means Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee have previously been fierce advocates for extending telehealth services as well as preserving Medicare Advantage (MA).
healthleaders January 10, 2023
BEHAVIORAL TELEHEALTH LOSES MOMENTUM WITHOUT A REGULATORY BOOST
Feds are working piecemeal to codify new rules for prescribing controlled substances.
Foley & Lardner, LLP January 10, 2023
2023 Forecast for Digital Health Startups and Telemedicine Law
With 2022 closed, there is growing anticipation (trepidation?) about what is in store for digital health in the new year. Will venture funding trickle or will 2023 see more liquidity in the markets? What legal and policy changes can we expect to see? And how will the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) waivers affect telemedicine services and patient care?
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 10, 2023
Telehealth Offset Declines in In-Person Mental Healthcare in 2020
A new study shows that amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a 16- to 20- fold increase in telehealth use for treating mental health conditions, counteracting the drop in in-person care volumes.
healthleaders January 10. 2023
USING VIRTUAL REALITY IN PALLIATIVE CARE: WHAT EXPERTS SAY
As technology advances, an increasing number of health care professionals are utilizing virtual reality (VR) as a way to improve patient care. VR is an effective tool in certain fields of patient therapy, and it’s currently being explored as a way to provide an aspect of palliative care for people with chronic and serious illnesses, including COVID-19.
CCHP January 10. 2023
Preparing for the End of the PHE: How Federal Telehealth Policy is Expected to Change in 2023
With the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) likely ending in 2023 it has become increasingly urgent for providers to start preparing themselves for its imminent termination. The PHE was initially declared by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on January 31, 2020, and has been renewed every 90 days since. The most recent renewal occurred October 13, 2022, ensuring the PHE would remain until at least January 11, 2023, however it is expected that the PHE will be renewed one more time until April 11, 2023.
healthleaders January 10. 2023
IS VIRTUAL CARE DELIVERING ON ITS PROMISE OF IMPROVING ACCESS?
Although virtual-care adoption has substantially increased, healthcare organizations can pursue additional opportunities to reduce disparities in access.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 9, 2023
Rural Hospitals to Use Grant to Enhance Virtual Care Access
A grant from MultiPlan Corp., which works with payers and providers to enhance healthcare services, will enable two hospitals to boost virtual care resources to address rural healthcare needs.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 9, 2023
New mHealth Intervention Aims to Curb Smoking Among Black HIV Patients
University of Houston researchers have launched a research project to study whether an mHealth app intervention can help Black patients with HIV quit smoking.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 6, 2023
New Federal Telehealth Program Aims to Treat COVID-19 Patients at Home
The National Institutes of Health has launched a federal COVID-19 telehealth program that will provide tests and services, such as at-home treatments, to patients in selected communities.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 6, 2023
Collaboration to Expand Access to Breastfeeding Support Via Telehealth
A new partnership aims to provide thousands of Connecticut families with pre-and perinatal breastfeeding support through telehealth.
FIERCEHealthcare January 6, 2023
How mental health made the 'remarkable transition' to virtual: study
What RAND researchers describe as “a remarkable transition in the U.S. health system from in-person to virtual care” occurred during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 for individuals seeking mental health services.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 5, 2023
Telehealth Visits at Community Health Centers Rose to 21% in 2021
The jump in telehealth use during the COVID-19 pandemic helped sustain medical and mental health services at community health centers, according to recent Kaiser Family Foundation data.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 5, 2023
TN Hospital Operator Launches Remote Patient Monitoring Program
A new partnership will add remote care services to Ardent Health Services' healthcare facilities, enabling the monitoring of patient vital signs outside clinic locations.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 4, 2023
Report Details 4 Imperatives of Virtual Care Growth
A recent report described four imperatives to enable health systems to grow their virtual care offerings, including getting buy-in early and ensuring vendor partnerships are productive.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE January 4, 2023
Smartphone-Based Mental Health Apps Mainly Provide Basic Features
New research shows that although various mental health services are offered via smartphone apps, only a few provide innovative features like specialized therapies.
HealthcareITNews Janaury 3, 2023
Electronic Caregiver launches customizable, animated RPM
Designed to provide affordable health monitoring and wellness support at home, the virtual assistant could help providers increase treatment adherence rates and improve health outcomes for aging and chronically ill patients.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE Janaury 3, 2023
Long-Term Digital Health Tool Use Linked to Demographic, Health Factors
Older individuals, women, and college graduates participating in a digital health study were more likely to consistently use digital health tools over a one-year period, new research shows.
CCHP Janaury 3, 2023
Telehealth & The First Year of the Pandemic-Looking a Six Federal Programs
A new report released last month by the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) focused on the use of telehealth in programs from six federal agencies.
healthleaders Janaury 3, 2023
TELEHEALTH BRINGS EXPERT SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMS TO RURAL PATIENTS
TeleSANE services are expanding across the country in rural, sparsely populated areas.
HealthcareITNews Janaury 3, 2023
Mercy Virtual Care Center: A deep dive into a virtual hospital
Health system Mercy's groundbreaking facility makes robust use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring – and has the results to prove the model's success.
VPQHC December 2022
VERMONT EMERGENCY TELEPSYCHIATRY NETWORK NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2022
In collaboration with the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center and MCD Global Health, VPQHC is pleased to share the findings of a one-year look at the needs of emergency departments (EDs) in caring for people with mental health crises.
Foley & Lardner, LLP December 29, 2022
Another Extension of Telehealth Relief for HDHP/HSA Plans
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (2023 CAA) further extends the HSA safe harbor allowing high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to offer first dollar coverage of telehealth services without ruining HDHP members’ ability to make or receive pre-tax contributions into their health savings accounts (HSAs). In other words, HDHP plans can continue to waive the deductible for any telehealth services without causing members to lose HSA eligibility.
HealthcareITNews December 29, 2022
Telehealth helps stop suicidal ideation for many patients, study finds
One person dies from suicide every 11 minutes in the U.S. A new study shows that telemedicine can be used to treat more severe mental illness – contrary to previous thought.
HealthcareITNews December 28, 202
How UVA Health's Medicine HOME program reduces hospitalizations and readmissions
One analysis found overall, inpatient and/or observational admissions dropped by 30%, readmissions decreased by 46%, and total costs of care fell by 20%.
Foley & Lardner, LLP December 22, 2023
The Future of Telemedicine Post-PHE and How to Advocate for Change: An interview with Nathaniel Lacktman
Many of the telehealth flexibilities that became popular with both patients and clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic will expire when the public health emergency (PHE) ends.
Telehealth.org December 22, 2022
2023 Preview of Telemental Health Laws & Behavioral Telehealth Regulations
After continuing COVID-related telemental health laws and behavioral telehealth regulations in 2022, many key issues for 2023 are already decided. Both federal and state legislative groups have focused heavily on passing behavioral telehealth regulations to be enacted in 2023 and are poised to extend in subsequent years.
CCHP December 20, 2022
CCHP Leadership Provides A Lookback at Telehealth Policy in 2022
As another full year of living under the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 comes to an end, we are taking a look back to see what has happened this year with telehealth policy on both the federal and state level.
HealthcareITNews December 20, 2022
UCHealth slashes code blues up to 70% with telehealth technologies
The academic medical center uses tele-sitter and virtual ICU platforms for a program it calls Virtual Deterioration
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 19, 2022
Telehealth Remains Key Modality for Behavioral Healthcare Delivery
A Michigan-based provider leveraged a telehealth solution to expand critical access to behavioral healthcare as demand for these services skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 19, 2022
Telehealth Remains Key Modality for Behavioral Healthcare Delivery
A Michigan-based provider leveraged a telehealth solution to expand critical access to behavioral healthcare as demand for these services skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HealthcareITNews December 19, 2022
A staffing expert shows how telehealth Is stepping in to fill the staffing shortage
"As clinicians are passionate about patients receiving quality healthcare delivered in a timely manner, I see telehealth programs being the key to improving patient outcomes and the overall healthcare experience," he says.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 19, 2022
Telehealth Remains Key Modality for Behavioral Healthcare Delivery
A Michigan-based provider leveraged a telehealth solution to expand critical access to behavioral healthcare as demand for these services skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 19, 2022
Most Physicians, Hospital Execs Working to Sustain, Optimize Telehealth
A recent survey indicated that 70 percent of practice physicians and 56 percent of hospital executives are working to sustain or optimize telehealth programs.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 19, 2022
Telehealth Remains Key Modality for Behavioral Healthcare Delivery
A Michigan-based provider leveraged a telehealth solution to expand critical access to behavioral healthcare as demand for these services skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 16, 2022
Telehealth Helped Improve Attendance Rates at NICU Follow-Ups
New research found that a telehealth consultation before discharge from neonatal intensive care units improved follow-up attendance rates by 35 percent.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 16, 2022
Collab Aims to Improve Access to At-Home, Telemental Health Services
A new collaboration between Superior HealthPlan, MedArrive, and Brave Health aims to assist patients in obtaining at-home healthcare combined with telehealth and virtual behavioral health services.
HealthcareITNews December 15, 2022
Epic research shows telehealth efficacy, makes case for more reimbursement
The study of 35 million telehealth visits found that most patients did not require in-person visits within 90 days of online appointments, indicating virtual visits as an effective "alternative, rather than duplicative" care modality.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 15, 2022
US Reps Push for Extension of Telehealth Flexibilities for HDHP Members
Three US Representatives led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in submitting a request to Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities for some high-deductible health plan members.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 14, 2022
HHS Proposes Rule to Continue Expanded Access to Virtual OUD Services
The US Department of Health and Human Services has proposed a rule that would allow providers to initiate the prescription of buprenorphine virtually for the treatment of opioid use disorders.
HealthcareITNews December 13, 2022
Mount Sinai Health tackles digital health inequity with robust RPM program
The result? Greatly improved patient outcomes and big cost savings.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 12, 2022
Healthcare CFOs: Telehealth Does Not Improve Overall Financial Picture
New research based on interviews with rural healthcare CFOs showed that they see some financial value in telehealth but do not believe it improved their hospitals' financial situations.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 12, 2022
Researchers to Develop Smartwatch Device to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
A partnership between Oregon researchers and Analog Devices engineers aims to mitigate the mental health crisis among teens through the development and use of a wearable smartwatch device.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 12, 2022
Configuring Virtual Care to Boost Pediatric Healthcare Quality, Access
Virtual care can be a boon for pediatric patients and providers alike, but the key to a successful program lies in selecting and implementing the right technolog
HealthcareITNews December 8,2022
New research urges governments to invest in healthcare digitization
The Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience emphasizes the need for digital transformation, even amid economic uncertainty. Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, global head of government and public affairs at Philips, unpacks the new report.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 8,2022
Baptist Health to Add Remote Physical Examinations to Telehealth Offerings
A partnership between Baptist Health and TytoCare aims to expand access to primary and urgent care through the implementation of remote physical examinations.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 8,2022
Enrollment in Integrated Health Plan Drove Telehealth Use in California
Enrollment in a health plan that integrated clinical and financial incentives for providers to adopt telehealth resulted in higher use of virtual care, new research shows.
HealthcareITNews December 8,2022
How AI and machine learning can predict illness and boost health equity
A healthcare AI expert offers a deep look into how these technologies can get to illnesses before they become severe, and help solve SDOH problems that cause inequities in healthcare.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 8,2022
Researchers Create mHealth Technology to Track Sleep Apnea Treatment Progress
Chicago-based researchers have developed an mhealth application that can track individualized patient needs and engagement in methods for treating sleep apnea.
HealthcareITNews December 8,2022
New Zealand expanding e-script service to cover controlled drugs
Prescribers can start issuing digital scripts for controlled drugs on 22 December.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 7, 2022
Majority of Americans Value the Convenience Associated with Telehealth
New survey results released by AHIP showed that most Americans highly value the simplicity and convenience associated with telehealth and support making pre-deductible telehealth coverage permanent.
Telehealth.org December 7, 2022
Peering Beyond the Pandemic into the Telehealth Future
Many Medicare tools involving telehealth services were made possible by emergency blanket waivers responding to the Public Health Emergency (PHE) sparked by COVID-19. The primary changes authorized providers to offer telehealth video and audio-only services and to work from their homes while billing from their offices. Hybrid care appears on the rise, providing the flexibility of in-person or telehealth appointments. It also appears that many practitioners and patients are opting for telehealth as their primary care mode, assuring a strong telehealth future.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 7, 2022
Watchdog: Federal Healthcare Programs Vulnerable to Telehealth Billing Risks
As part of the federal Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport program, Mount Sinai Health System has launched an initiative that provides telehealth for non-urgent 911 ambulance calls.
HealthcareIT News December 7, 2022
At Children's Mercy, telemedicine boosts access to highly sought-after subspecialists
The Kansas City-based pediatric health system has been improving outcomes and saving costs on care across a vast rural landscape.
CCHP December 6, 2022
2022 In Review: State Telehealth Policy LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP
As the year winds down, the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) is providing its annual State Legislation Roundup. Enacted state telehealth bills in the 2022 legislative session followed trends forged in the previous 2021 legislative cycle, although at a slightly lesser volume.
CCHP December 6, 2022
State Telehealth Policy LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP
As the year winds down, the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) is providing its annual State Legislation Roundup. Enacted state telehealth bills in the 2022 legislative session followed trends forged in the previous 2021 legislative cycle, although at a slightly lesser volume. While 2020 was largely focused on scrambling to meet the needs of the population during the COVID pandemic through temporary telehealth waivers and flexibilities, both 2021 and 2022 challenged states to decide how to translate their temporary COVID policies into permanent telehealth policies, and in many cases making adjustments to their previously passed laws concerning telehealth.
CCHP December 6, 2022
Telehealth Policy Landscape Looking Towards 2023
TExecutive Director, Mei Kwong, provides a brief recap of state and federal telehealth policy in 2022 and what to look forward to in a post-PHE environment.
CCHP December 6, 2022
Telehealth Policy Landscape Looking Towards 2023
TExecutive Director, Mei Kwong, provides a brief recap of state and federal telehealth policy in 2022 and what to look forward to in a post-PHE environment.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 6, 2022
Telehealth Usage Remains Stable in September, COVID-19 Diagnoses Decline
Telehealth usage remained unchanged between August and September, making up 5.4 percent of all medical claim lines each month, according to new data.
HealthcareIT News December 6, 2022
UMass Memorial Health proves RPM virtual sitting is as effective as in-person care
Remote patient monitoring has allowed the health system to maintain patient safety while reducing labor-pool costs.
Cape Code Times December 6, 2022
Digital divide: New study finds disparities in access to telehealth services
With an unprecedented uptick in mental illnesses amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, telehealth use spiked when in-person care was unavailable. But new research from the Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Institute reveals there are disparities in who has access to telehealth services across Massachusetts.
HEALTHCAREDIVE December 5, 2022
3 compliance monitoring trends and their impact on healthcare in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the healthcare industry, and nearly two years after it began, organizations are still grappling with the challenges they faced when it started.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE News December 5, 2022
AHA Requests Information on Telehealth Prescriptions for Controlled Substances
The American Hospital Association has asked the Drug Enforcement Administration to release information regarding future telehealth regulations for prescribing controlled substances.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE News December 5, 2022
VA Health System Adds Telehealth Program to Intensive Care Unit
The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System implemented a telehealth program known as TeleCritical Care in its intensive care unit to enhance care quality.
HealthcareIT News December 5, 2022
2023 may bring progress in SDOH tech, telehealth and interoperability
So say experts from Unite Us, who also offer a deep dive into health equity in 2022 and 2023.
HealthAffairs December 5, 2022
Audio-Only Telemedicine In Primary Care: Embraced In The NHS, Second Rate In The US
Use of telemedicine in primary care soared in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and remains well above pre-pandemic levels. In the US, a major enabler of this shift is equal reimbursement across video, audio, and in-person visits. Policy makers must now choose whether to extend these COVID-19-era telemedicine policies. A key decision is whether audio-only telemedicine should be covered and if so, whether it should retain parity with video-based telemedicine.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 2, 2022
TN Health System to Deploy Wearables for Continuous Inpatient Monitoring
Ardent Health Services is partnering with BioIntelliSense to implement continuous inpatient monitoring through wearable devices to improve clinical intervention.
FIERCE Healthcare December 2, 2022
Hospitals billing for time-consuming electronic patient messages
As major hospitals now bill for some patient-provider messaging, the move could usher wider adoption
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 2, 2022
Stakeholders Request Telehealth Coverage Extension for HDHPs
A recent letter from Connected Health Initiative requested that Congress extend the safe harbor for telehealth coverage by HDHPs, which is set to expire at the end of this year.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 1, 2022
Reimbursement, Patient Tech Issues Impede Telehealth Use, Health Execs Say
According to a survey of US healthcare executives, telehealth use has proven beneficial for patients, but reimbursement and technology barriers hamper the increased use of virtual care.
HealthcareIT News December 1, 2022
Franciscan Health expands its Epic-linked telemedicine offerings
One major move was increasing its remote patient monitoring, providing additional tools and support to allow patients to feel comfortable recovering in their own home.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE December 1, 2022
Virtual Care Collaboration Aims to Promote Rural Healthcare in Central NY
A partnership between Columbia University and Bassett Healthcare Network aims to expand access to healthcare in the central New York region through virtual care capabilities.
MedCityNews December 1, 2022
AHIP: Americans Want Congress To Make Telehealth Capabilities Permanent
An AHIP survey found that 73% of commercially-insured telehealth users think that Congress should make telehealth provisions permanent. These provisions were put in place to meet Americans' needs during Covid-19.
THE NATIONAL LAW REVIEW November 30. 2022
Finding Our Way Out of the Pandemic Haze: What Telehealth Tools Are Medicare Providers Allowed to Keep, and Which Must They Leave Behind?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare coverage expanded to include a vast arsenal of tools that help patients access medical services while keeping patients and practitioners safe.
Healthleaders November 30, 2022
SURVEY: HEALTH SYSTEMS SEE TECHNOLOGY AS A KEY TO IMPROVING PATIENT ACCESS
A new survey from the Center for Connected Medicine and KLAS Research finds that patient access is still top of mind for most health system leaders, with telehealth, AI and scheduling tools the most popular tools in the toolkit.
HealthcareITNews November 30, 2022
Sweetwater Medical reduces patients' blood pressure and weight with AI and RPM
"With AI-enabled remote patient monitoring, we are streamlining our clinical workflow, improving our overhead, and, most important, improving patient outcomes," the practice manager reports.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 30, 2022
82% of Americans Want Telehealth Flexibilities Extended
A recent survey indicates that 82 percent of respondents with employer-provided coverage believe that the government should extend telehealth flexibilities.
HealthcareITNews November 30, 2022
Data privacy, lack of in-person contact among major barriers to telehealth uptake among Asian PLHIV
This is despite their increasing telehealth usage over the past year.
CCHP November 29, 2022
Will Final Rules for the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Convince Rural Hospitals & CAHS?
Established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) became a new designation in the Medicare program and an eligible originating site for telehealth delivered services (to go into effect in 2023).
Foley & Lardner LLP November 29, 2022
Medicare Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: Top FAQs for 2023
On November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized new policies related to remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) services reimbursed under the Medicare program.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 29, 2022
Telehealth Requires Efforts to Improve Access to Reach Full Potential.
New research found that telehealth expansion lacks benefits when efforts to improve access are not present, which may often lead to health disparities.
Telehealth.org November 29, 2022
Telehealth Expansion Reportedly Decreased Mental Health Disparities: JAMA Study 2022
Access to quality mental health care for low-income populations is an ongoing concern. While telehealth expansion efforts during COVID have significantly improved access in many groups; research associated with access to care for low-income mental health populations has been limited.
Foley & Lardner LLP November 28, 2022
Key Takeaways from the HLTH 2022 Conference
With over 10,000 people in attendance, HLTH 2022 was inspiring and covered a wide range of subjects from health equity to the future of the digital health investment environment. Some sessions were laser-focused on current developments, but many had forward-looking themes that will be useful to note as 2023 comes into view.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 28, 2022
Remote Patient Monitoring Program Takes Aims at Diabetes Management
UAB and UMMC collaborate to use remote patient monitoring for type 2 diabetes management.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 28, 2022
Telehealth Boosts Access to Care in MA, But Health Equity Gaps Remain
A recent report found that broader access to telehealth has benefited many populations across Massachusetts, but several upgrades are needed in the long run to ensure health equity.
HealthcareITNews November 30, 2022
Data privacy, lack of in-person contact among major barriers to telehealth uptake among Asian PLHIV
This is despite their increasing telehealth usage over the past year.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 23, 2022
Viewpoint: Modifier Code Allows Researchers to Evaluate Audio-Only Telehealth
BA modifier code known as CPT 93 gives researchers the ability to evaluate audio-only telehealth and ensure reliable healthcare delivery, according to a new article in Health Affairs.
HealthcareITNews November 23, 2022
Patients prefer telehealth for common illnesses, study shows
But more than half are concerned about the quality of care they're receiving, according to the Software Advice survey. One of the firm's analysts dives into the results.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 23, 2022
Federal Funding to Support Nurse, Rural Public Health Telehealth Training
A recent grant from HRSA has provided South Dakota-based Avera Health with $2.5 million to support the nursing and rural public health workforce through telehealth and virtual care training.
HealthcareITNews November 23, 2022
NSW Health seeks best change management practices for virtual care integration
It is part of its Smarter Hospitals project which seeks to optimise virtual care technologies in NSW health facilities.
Healthleaders November 22, 2022
CONGRESS PRESSED TO EXTEND PRE-DEDUCTIBLE TELEHEALTH WAIVER
The waiver was included in the 2020 CARES Act but will expire on December 31 if lawmakers don't act.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 22, 2022
Despite Challenges, Telehealth Can Provide Effective Cardiovascular Care
According to the American Heart Association, telehealth can provide effective cardiovascular care despite some challenges related to accessing technology.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 21, 2022
State AGs Urge Continued Virtual Care Access for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
A group of 45 attorneys general from various US states asked the DEA and the SAMHSA to preserve access to opioid use disorder treatment through telehealth.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 21, 2022
Penn Medicine Telehealth Program Improves Access to OUD Treatment
New research conducted by Penn Medicine describes how its telehealth program helped alleviate barriers to opioid use disorder treatment and increased buprenorphine prescriptions by 89 percent.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 18, 2022
Telehealth Availability at FQHCs Linked to Engagement in Mental Healthcare
New research shows that high telehealth availability at FQHCs led to better care engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic among Medicaid beneficiaries with mental health issues.
HealthcareITNews November 17, 2022
Cornell Scott-Hill makes big strides with specialist telemedicine
More widespread use of telehealth has enabled continuity of care for patients across different specialties and helped prevent adverse outcomes, says the health center's COO.
CCHP November 17, 2022
CMS Publishes Final CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)
On November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released their final rule for the CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). CMS had previously released their proposed version on July 7, 2022. After receiving submitted feedback from the public during the comment period, CMS published the final version that, unless otherwise stated, will have policies going into effect January 1, 2023. Much of what was proposed in July remains in this final version.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 17, 2022
Healthcare Stakeholders Urge Congress to Retain Telehealth Affordability
A letter, signed by more than 350 stakeholders, asks Congress to support affordability by extending provisions that enable employers and health plans to offer telehealth services pre-deductible.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 17, 2022
States Continue to Expand Regulations to Support Access to Telemental Health
A new report highlighted how the mental health crisis continues to spur the need for expanded telehealth services supported by regulatory flexibilities.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 16, 2022
AMA Releases Blueprint to Optimize Digitally Enabled Care
A recent blueprint from the American Medical Association described how digitally enabled care can impact future healthcare and how organizations can collaborate to enhance these services.
HealthCareITNews November 15, 2022
Provider burnout rates have leveled off, says KLAS report
The rates are holding steady at 34% since 2021, but the percentage of clinicians citing a chaotic work environment has stayed at 28% over the last five years.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 15, 2022
Amazon Launches Messaging-Based Virtual Care Service
Called Amazon Clinic, the new service enables healthcare consumers to connect with clinicians via a message-based portal and receive care for common medical conditions like acne and UTIs.
HealthCareITNews November 15, 2022
A telehealth partnership between the South Dakota DOH, EMS agencies, and Avel eCare aimed to improve care delivery.
"We aim to provide convenient, high-quality, affordable care, and we are able to deliver on our pledge of putting patients first by incorporating virtual care in all strategic plans," says its CMIO.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 15, 2022
South Dakota DOH Launches Telehealth Partnership for EMS Services
A telehealth partnership between the South Dakota DOH, EMS agencies, and Avel eCare aimed to improve care delivery.
HealthCareITNews November 14, 2022
New AMA blueprint seeks to tap the full potential of digital health
Six core concepts, developed with input from industry experts and stakeholders, offer chances for healthcare organizations to evolve in digitally enabled care.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 14, 2022
Remote Healthcare Delivery Program Improves Cardiovascular Health
New research showed that a remote healthcare delivery program reduced blood pressure and led to higher levels of convenience.
Foley & Lardner LLP November 14, 2022
State Regulation Compliance Tips For Telehealth Employers
Companies whose business models are based entirely on remote provision of services face a number of unique employment law challenges.
HealthCareITNews November 14, 2022
Can virtual nursing help ease clinician burnout?
Six core concepts, developed with input from industry experts and stakeholders, offer chances for healthcare organizations to evolve in digitally enabled care.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 14, 2022
WHO Releases Guide to Enhance Delivery of Telehealth Services
The agency issued a consolidated guide containing recommendations and processes to assist policymakers and providers in delivering telehealth services.
HealthCareITNews November 13, 2022
Tasmania transforming outpatient services with online booking, eReferral system
These projects are part of its broader strategy to shorten wait times while building the capacity to cater to future health demands.
HealthCareITNews November 11, 2022
Kenyan online pharmacy launches HIV telehealth program
The country's first telehealth solution provides discreet access to consultation services and medications that can prevent HIV.
HealthCareITNews November 11, 2022
Google Cloud to power virtual care delivery at Manipal Hospitals
It will also adopt Google Cloud's conversational AI tools to improve patient interactions.
HealthCareITNews November 10, 2022
Northwell to Co-Launch Virtual Care Startup Providing Menopause Services Northwell to Co-Launch Virtual Care Startup Providing Menopause Services
Together with Aegis Ventures, Northwell Holdings will launch a virtual care company offering services to manage menopause symptoms following an initial rollout among nurses at the health system.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 10, 2022
With Improved Standards, Telehealth Could Significantly Enhance Senior Care
In a new editorial, researchers argue that telehealth can lead to improved care among seniors, provided they adhere to standards that ensure the most effective delivery of virtual care.
Foley & Lardner LLP November 9, 2022
2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Advances Access to Whole Person Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Health
Starting January 1, 2023, Medicare will expand and increase coverage of certain services and providers to advance access to prevention and treatment services for substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health services.
HealthCareITNews November 9, 2022
Rural NY health system working with Silicon Valley to expand access, digital transformation
Bassett Healthcare Network's collaboration with Andreessen Horowitz is meant to open up a suite of digital healthcare tools to enhance medical services in an eight-county region in upstate New York.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 9, 2022
Telehealth Earned a Place in Standard Healthcare Delivery Approaches
New research indicated the emergence of telehealth adoption along with the spot it now has in the new normal of healthcare delivery approaches.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 8, 2022
Clinical Trial to Assess Efficacy of Virtual Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Funding from the NIH has enabled Ria Health to collaborate with Stanford University to launch a clinical trial testing the efficacy of its virtual alcohol use disorder treatment program.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 8, 2022
Willingness to Engage in Video Visits Spikes, Especially Among Black Americans
The willingness to use video-based telehealth grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the largest increases occurring among Black Americans and Americans with less education, a new survey shows.
HEALTHCAREDIVE November 7, 2022
Senator outlines potential cybersecurity mandates for health systems
Virginia Democrat Sen. Mark Warner, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, has released a white paper detailing a series of potential regulatory requirements for health systems aimed at improving cybersecurity across the industry.
Telehealth.org November 7, 2022
Ria Health Awarded $2 Million from NIH for Telehealth Clinical Trial
Ria Health, a leading telehealth provider, specializing in Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) treatment, announced receipt of a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a randomized, controlled trial evaluation of Ria Health’s intervention to increase telehealth screening and treatment for alcohol use disorders.
FIERCEHealthCare November 7, 2022
Patients now more comfortable with telehealth thanks to pandemic-driven surge in virtual care: study
Patients are now more comfortable using telehealth as the COVID-19 pandemic drove a surge in virtual visits.
HealthCareITNews November 7, 2022
Innovative telemedicine solutions demoed by startups during HIMSS22 APAC
The Digital Innovation Showcase saw five startups pitching their solutions to a panel of judges and healthcare industry professionals from the APAC region.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 7, 2022
National Telehealth Use Appears to be Stabilizing
According to new data, national telehealth use increased by 1.9 percent between July and August, remaining relatively stable compared to fluctuations in usage seen over the course of the pandemic.
HealthCareITNews November 4, 2022
Roundup: Queensland virtual ED now available statewide and more briefs
Also, Western Australia plans to make its tele-stroke service available 24/7 by next year.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 4, 2022
New Partnership to Launch a School-Based Telehealth Program
Through a newly formed collaboration, OU Health and Oklahoma City Public Schools will launch a school-based telehealth program.
Telehealth.org November 2, 2022
Should Graduate Schools Teach Telehealth Competency?
A 2001 Institute of Medicine report highlighted the shortcomings of healthcare professional training and ongoing proficiency assessment to enhance patient care and safety (IOM, 2001). Two years later, the IOM identified objectives for educational reform for physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurses, and other allied health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and addiction specialists (IOM HPES 2003). As telehealth adoption continues to grow, telehealth competency education and training are the keys to providing safe, effective, evidence-based telebehavioral health (TBH) services.
Telehealth.org November 2, 2022
Home-Health Telehealth & Emergency Preparedness
In a new report, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found that home health agency (HHA) services should be reviewed to improve emergency preparedness.
healthleaders November 2, 2022
IT'S FINAL: PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS TAKE A BIG CUT FOR 2023, EXPECT A REDUCED ACCESS TO CARE THEY SAY
Ninety percent of medical practices reported that the payment cuts found in the 2023 Medicare physician fee schedule would reduce access to care, the MGMA says.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 2, 2022
Telehealth Patient Satisfaction On Par with In-Person Care During Pandemic
New research shows that patient satisfaction with telehealth did not fall beneath the satisfaction levels associated with in-person care among a diverse population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Telehealth.org November 2, 2022
Healthcare Trends for Telehealth Primary Care
Offering the healthcare industry a ten-year view of healthcare developments in primary care, behavioral health, and more.
Telehealth.org November 2, 2022
Diversity Telehealth in BIPOC Communities
Communities of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) don’t have the same access to quality healthcare as the rest of the population. The pandemic highlighted this problem as BIPOC communities suffered higher infection and mortality rate.
mHEALTHINTELLIGENCE November 2, 2022
Most Americans Find Virtual Primary Care Effective, Appealing
New survey results show that 79 percent of Americans who engaged in virtual primary care stated that it allowed them to take charge of their health.
HealthCareITNews November 1, 2022
Study: Telemedicine abortion requests spiked after Dobbs decision
The analysis found mean daily requests for abortion medications provided through Aid Access were 82.6 during the baseline period. They reached 213.7 after the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade was announced.
Foley & Lardner LLP November 1, 2022
ATA Calls for Stakeholder Letter on Telemedicine Controlled Substances and Ryan Haight Act
A coalition of health care associations has issued a call for stakeholders to sign onto a letter urging the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to take immediate action allowing telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances after the Public Health Emergency (PHE) waivers expire.
CCHP November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Policy Center Report Highlights Telehealth Policy Considerations—Recommends 2-Year Extension of Federal Flexibilities & Further Research
Telehealth After COVID-19. The report is based upon an analysis of Medicare Telehealth Utilization and Spending Impacts 2019-2021, stakeholder input and interviews, a literature review, and a national consumer survey.
HealthcareITNews November 1, 2022
Telemedicine boosts value-based care performance for Happy Kids
The biggest achievement via the new virtual care workflow has been increased productivity, enabling providers to see more patients in less time.
mhealthintelligence.com October 31, 2022
Patients Prefer Telehealth for Primary Care, Mental Health Needs
A recent report shows that amid a return to in-person care, telehealth use has dropped among some populations, but it is still a popular modality for accessing primary and mental healthcare.
HealthcareITNews October 28, 2022
HIMSSCast: How emerging tech is opening new avenues in telehealth, RPM
Virtual therapeutics, voice recognition and fast-evolving artificial intelligence tools are transforming home-based care, says Robin Farmanfarmaian, co-author of the new book How AI Can Democratize Healthcare.
mhealthintelligence.com October 27, 2022
50% of Veterans with OUD Used Audio-Only Telehealth to Access Medication
Most veterans with opioid use disorder used telehealth to access treatment, with half engaging in phone-only visits, highlighting the importance of access to audio-only services, new research shows.
mhealthintelligence.com October 27, 2022
ED Return Visit, Hospitalization More Likely After Telehealth Follow-up
Follow-ups conducted via telehealth after an ED visit may result in increased healthcare utilization, including a return visit to the ED, as compared with in-person follow-ups, new research shows.
Telehealth.org October 27, 2022
Washington Post Reported Investigation of “Done Global” ADHD Services for Telehealth Prescription Practices
On September 16, the Wall Street Journal reported the DEA’s investigation of Done Global Inc. for its telehealth prescription methods. Done Global is a digital therapeutics company specializing in the remote treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In recent months, the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has been investigating the telehealth prescription practices of digital therapeutics companies specializing in behavioral care. The Wall Street Journal reported the DEA’s investigation of Done Global Inc for its telehealth prescription practices.
mhealthintelligence.com October 26, 2022
Virtual Care On Par with In-Clinic Treatment of High Blood Pressure
New research shows that telehealth can be used to monitor and manage high blood pressure as effectively as clinic-based care methods.
Healthleaders October 26, 2022
DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AIMS TO IDENTIFY FLU AT HOME
A digital health company has unveiled an app and platform that can help consumers identify flu-like symptoms at home and access resources for treatment.
mhealthintelligence.com October 26, 2022
OIG Recommends Home Health Agencies Evaluate Telehealth Activity
In a new report, HHS' Office of Inspector General described the need for home health agencies to review telehealth trends as its use continues to expand.
HealthcareITNews October 25, 2022
HIMSS promotes key policies on telehealth expansion, maternal health
During Global Health Equity Week, HIMSS is calling on its members to contact senators and state governors to make policy changes preserving virtual care flexibilities and modernizing information and technology systems to improve perinatal healthcare.
CCHP October 25, 2022
CCHP Releases New Fact Sheet: BASED ON POLICIES IN NEW FQHC CATEGORY OF POLICY FINDER
Last week’s latest update to CCHP’s Telehealth Policy Finder included a brand-new feature: a category specifically for federally qualified health centers' (FQHC) Medicaid fee-for-service policies.
HealthcareITNews October 25, 2022
The intersection of remote patient monitoring and AI
Robin Farmanfarmaian, a Silicon Valley AI entrepreneur and author, explains how artificial intelligence can boost the efficacy of RPM and help democratize healthcare.
mhealthintelligence.com October 24, 2022
Two Providers Join Forces to Launch Virtual, In-Home Care Company
MUSC Health and the MetroHealth System have partnered to create a comprehensive care company to deliver virtual and in-home care.
HealthcareITNews October 24, 2022
RPM leads to early detection of stroke-risk blood pressure at Boston Medical Center
The academic medical center's physician chief of maternal fetal medicine explains how remote patient monitoring technology improves care during a very sensitive time in a woman's life.
mhealthintelligence.com October 24, 2022
Virtual Health Integration Linked to Improving Healthcare Delivery
Virtual health integration with in-person care is a critical step in improving patient outcomes and care delivery for employees and their families, according to a new report.
mhealthintelligence.com October 24, 2022
Broadband Availability Linked to Video-Based Telehealth Use Among Veterans
New research shows that the extent to which patients from the Veterans Health Administration used video-based telehealth increased with access to adequate broadband internet.
mhealthintelligence.com October 21, 2022
34 States, DC Offer Some Reimbursement for Audio-Only Telehealth
A new report on state-level telehealth policies shows that 34 states and D.C. pay for audio-only telephone through their Medicaid programs, but with certain limitations.
mhealthintelligence.com October 21, 2022
New Virtual Program Aims to Expand Access to Cardiac Rehabilitation
Tampa General's heart institute and Recora are working together to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation through a new virtual recovery program.
HealthAffairs October 20, 2022
Advancing Health Equity For People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities
There are numerous health inequities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They experience lower rates of preventive screening; higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease; lower life expectancy; and higher rates of pregnancy complications. If that’s not enough, they have been at nearly six times greater risk of dying from COVID-19.
mhealthintelligence.com October 20, 2022
Telehealth Visit Volumes Drop 37% Since Peak Usage During Pandemic
New data shows that while telehealth visits have declined since the second quarter of 2020, behavioral health patients continue to flock to telehealth, making it a key area for provider investment.
HealthcareITNews October 20, 2022
A closer look at the tech needed for new care-at-home and aging-in-place models
Connecting care teams and enabling information sharing among hospitals, group practices and, most importantly, families is crucial to helping more senior citizens get healthcare at home.
mhealthintelligence.com October 19, 2022
IN Health System Adds Virtual Care Initiatives to Expand Offerings
Parkview Health aims to expand access to clinical support through new virtual care initiatives provided from one centralized location.
HealthcareITNews October 19, 2022
Australia to restore video telehealth subsidy for rural mental health
The MBS item was previously cut, forcing some people to give up treatment and some psychiatrists to cease providing service.
mhealthintelligence.com October 19, 2022
Ochsner Digital Health Pilot Improves Diabetes, Hypertension Outcomes
A digital health pilot conducted by Ochsner Health helped about 50 percent of hypertensive patients and almost 60 percent of type 2 diabetes patients reach their outcomes goals.
Telehealth.org October 18, 2022
Ketamine Telehealth: Safety Concerns & Continued Use Post-COVID
Ketamine telehealth became popular during the pandemic when in-office visits were restricted or unavailable for months. Patients were able to receive a prescription for Ketamine treatment for use in their own homes without in-person supervision and care from their providers.
mhealthintelligence.com October 18, 2022
Telehealth Reduces No-Show Rates, Improves Access Among Surgical Patients
New research shows that telehealth services successfully connected surgical patients to care and reduced the odds of a no-show among two-thirds of patients.
Telehealth.org October 18, 2022
Telehealth Usage Report Points to Continued Telehealth Expansion for Telehealth Practice Development
Active healthcare practitioners are now enjoying the option of choosing one of three approaches to deliver care: in-person only, hybrid telehealth, and telehealth-only. As detailed in earlier TBHI articles about future opportunities in telehealth, Medicare offers unparalleled practice development and specialization opportunities. For instance, in behavioral care, Medicare has approved telephone and video teletherapy reimbursement.
CCHP October 18, 2022 Link
Just Released! CCHP’s 50 State Telehealth Policy Summary Report, Fall 2022….Trends in Telehealth Policy
Today the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) is releasing its bi-annual summary of state telehealth policy changes for Fall 2022.
Healthleaders October 18, 2022
6 STEPS FOR SHORING UP YOUR REVENUE CYCLE'S TELEHEALTH BILLING
A recent OIG report contains vital information for your revenue cycle staffs' telehealth billing practices.
mhealthintelligence.com October 17, 2022
Physicians Approve of Using Telehealth to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
New research shows that a high percentage of registered physicians found telehealth a favorable method for treating opioid use disorder patients.
HealthcareITNews October 17, 2022
What an eventual end to the PHE would mean for telehealth
Among other impacts, ending the PHE would represent access challenges and a loss of Medicaid coverage for millions, and would end medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder without an in-person exam.
HCCHP October 15, 2022
State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies Report, Fall 2022
The Center for Connected Health Policy’s (CCHP) Fall 2022 Summary Report of the state telehealth laws and Medicaid program policies is now available as well as updated information on our online Policy
CCHP – Fact Sheet October 14, 2022
State Summary Chart, Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies, Fall 2022
This chart provides a quick reference summary of each state’s telehealth policy on Medicaid reimbursement, private payer reimbursement laws, professi
Healthleaders October 14, 2022
HOW TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTS ENGAGEMENT, ADHERENCE IN OUD TREATMENT
In the second of a two-part interview, Brian Clear MD, chief medical officer of Bicycle Health, talks about treatment details and regulato
mhealthintelligence.com October 14, 2022
Partnership to Add Virtual Primary Care Feature to Smart TVs
Aiming to increase access to primary care, HealthTap and Samsung are working together to create and implement a virtual healthcare feature for smart TVs, allowing patients to access prima
CCHP-Fact Sheet October 14, 2022
Infographic, State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies, Fall 2022
An ‘At a Glance’ look at trends in state telehealth laws, regulations and reimbursement policies across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. See the number of states
Commonwealth October 14, 2022
EARLY DATA FINDS TELEHEALTH IS LARGELY COST NEUTRAL
ONE Of THE BIGGEST shifts in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic was the sudden launch of telehealth. Before COVID, doctors and hospitals rarely offered video visits and very few patients ever used telehealth. Suddenly, when doctors’ offices largely shut down in March 2020 and patients feared returning once they reopened, telehealth burgeoned in popularity, spurred by emergency orders requiring equal insurance reimbursement.
mhealthintelligence.com October 13, 2022
Group Recommends Policy Changes for Future Telehealth Optimization
The Bipartisan Policy Center detailed trends in telehealth use and recommended policies to support future telehealth optimization, such as removing excessive in-person visit requirements for behavioral healthcare.
Healthleaders October 13, 2022
FQHCS, RHCS, TELEHEALTH STILL HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE
With the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on the horizon, some healthcare organizations are struggling to come to grips with the impending loss of telehealth freedoms.
Healthleaders October 12, 2022
USING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE OPIOID USE DISORDER TREATMENT
In the first of a two-part interview, Brian Clear, MD, chief medical officer of Bicycle Health, describes an approach supported by the AMA, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and other experts.
MedCitynNews October 12, 2022
Telehealth benefits need extension with 2 key guardrails, policy expert says
If telehealth flexibilities are not protected once the public health emergency expires, many Americans will lose their access to virtual care. To prevent this, the healthcare industry must advocate for the extension of these benefits for at least two years following the end of the emergency, with guardrails placed around two key areas — the prescription of addictive medications and audio-only visits.
mhealthintelligence.com October 12, 2022
Telehealth-Enabled Observation Effective for At-Home Methadone Dosing
New research shows that video observation positively impacted rates of observed at-home methadone dosing, enhancing patient safety and reducing infection risks.
CCHP-Newsletter October 11, 2022
Telehealth Prescription Denials, Medicare Data & More Telehealth Research Studies During Pandemic
CHP’s October Newsletter is Here! This month’s topics include: Controlled Substance Prescribing During COVID-19 PHE and Cases of Pharmacy Prescription Rejections; New Medicare Telehealth Claims Data and CMS Trends Snapshot Report; New Report on Telehealth and Children of Color with Special Health Care Needs; Latest Policy Developments in CCHP’s Telehealth Policy Finder and Policy Trends Map; TRICARE Telehealth Policy Changes; HIPAA Covered Entity Decision Tool; Two Studies Address Telehealth Use During Pandemic for Opioid Use Disorder & Out-Of-State Telehealth; CCHP Fall 2022 Webinar Series Coming Later This Month.
HealthcareITNews October 11, 2022
About 80% of emergency patients avoided hospital admission in SA Virtual Care Service trial
The service is now being rolled out in more than 120 residential aged care facilities.
HealthcareITNews October 11, 2022
Using telemedicine when it makes sense
Patients worldwide prefer a mix of in-person and virtual care moving forward from the pandemic.
HealthcareITNews October 10, 2022
Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana
The University of Montana College of Health has expanded its telehealth offerings across many disciplines to reach more people, especially in tribal communities.
mhealthintelligence.com October 10, 2022
Older Adults Satisfied with Telehealth During COVID-19 Pandemic
New research showed that adults 65 and older were relatively satisfied with telehealth throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and desired continued access to virtual care.
mhealthintelligence.com October 7, 2022
Researchers Win NIH Grant to Treat Opioid Overuse Through Telehealth
Researchers from New York and Connecticut aim to implement an opioid use disorder intervention that leverages telehealth following a $1.1 million federal grant.
Healthleaders October 6, 2022
THE USEFUL 5: REGULATORY ROUNDUP FOR REV CYCLE LEADERS
HealthLeaders' regulatory round up series highlights five essential governing updates that cover every aspect of the revenue cycle that leaders need to know. Check back in each month for more updates.
CCHP October 6, 2022
Leaving No One Behind: Assessing the State of Access to Virtual Care for California’s Older Adult Population - Recorded Webinar
Over two and a half years into the pandemic, a series of telehealth policy changes have been made on both the federal and state levels that will impact the ability of Californians to receive care through technology, particularly the senior population. Join the California Telehealth Policy Coalition and an expert panel to discuss efforts in the state and what else may be needed to ensure seniors are not left behind.
healthleaders October 6, 2022
NEW STUDY FINDS TELEHEALTH OUTPERFORMS IN-PERSON CARE IN HEDIS MEASURES
Researchers have found that telehealth performed better than in-person care in 11 of 16 HEDIS quality performance measures, but that doesn't mean virtual care is superior to the office visit.
mhealthintelligence.com October 6, 2022
SD Health System Aims to Improve Maternal Care Outcomes Through Telehealth
Avera Health plans to use a $4 million federal grant to improve maternal care outcomes through enhanced virtual access to obstetrics services and remote patient monitoring.
HealthcareITNews October 4, 2022
Where telehealth can help curb the mental health staffing shortage
A physician and virtual care expert discusses how demand for behavioral health services is increasing and what telemedicine can do to meet these needs. He shows how the tech can help serve vulnerable populations.
Telehealth.org October 4, 2022
Post-COVID Recommendations for HIPAA Enforcement & CMS Telehealth: Government Accountability Office
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report urging more oversight of HIPAA regulations and CME telehealth. The uptake of telehealth technologies has increased the risk of telehealth fraud, waste, and abuse.
CCHP October 4, 2022
GAO REPORT RAISES POTENTIAL TELEHEALTH CONCERNS
Last week the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report to Congress regarding telehealth in Medicare, recommending additional actions related to increasing oversight and provider/patient education. Citing stakeholder interest in making pandemic telehealth expansions permanent, the GAO stressed the need for the report as a means to caution lawmakers around the potential for abuse, fraud, and privacy issues.
HealthcareITNews October 4, 2022
Telehealth now serves unmet needs, says athenahealth
Virtual care is playing a more significant role in filling gaps in delivery, having evolved from pandemic-era visit replacement, according to a new study from the cloud IT developer.
mhealthintelligence.com October 3, 2022
Michigan Establishes 13 Test to Treat Sites With Telehealth Options
The sites will enable people who test positive for COVID-19 to remain at the place they were tested, virtually consult with physicians, and receive a prescription for antiviral treatment if needed.
mhealthintelligence.com October 3, 2022
Project Increases Telehealth Access Among Veterans Facing Homelessness
Researchers expanded telehealth access for homeless veterans by 5.5 percent in 16 weeks through a quality improvement project.
Foley & Lardner, LLP October 3, 2022
FQHCs: Proposed Guidance Addresses Health Center Delivery of Telehealth Services
The federal government is requesting comments on proposed guidance for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) that provide services via telehealth. The guidance communicates key criteria for ensuring services delivered via telehealth remain within the health center’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-approved scope of project, and therefore qualify for benefits such as Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage, 340B discount drug pricing, and enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
healthleaders October 3, 2022
3 WAYS DIGITAL HEALTHCARE ADDRESSES WORKFORCE SHORTAGES
Since the “Great Resignation” began, many healthcare organizations have been struggling to maintain a standard of care that doesn’t increase costs in a time of economic uncertainty.
mhealthintelligence.com October 3, 2022
Telehealth Provider, Research Institute to Study COVID-19 Rebound
On-demand telehealth provider eMed and Scripps Research Translational Institute are launching an at-home study to examine patient responses to COVID-19 treatment.
mhealthintelligence.com September 30, 2022
Healthcare Provider to Expand Telehealth Research Collab With $2M Grant
New research shows that 57 to 80 percent of patients prefer telehealth when obtaining care, revealing high levels of satisfaction with the care modality.
mhealthintelligence.com September 30, 2022
Patients Indicate High Levels of Satisfaction Following Telehealth Use
New research shows that 57 to 80 percent of patients prefer telehealth when obtaining care, revealing high levels of satisfaction with the care modality.
mhealthintelligence.com September 29, 2022
Telehealth Care Quality Better Than In-Person For Some Measures
New research shows that telehealth can enhance healthcare quality, with telehealth patients experiencing a similar or better performance in some quality measures than patients receiving in-person care.
mhealthintelligence.com September 28, 2022
Chronic Care Patients 88% More Likely to Use Telehealth Than Their Peers
New research shows that telehealth use continues to impact healthcare delivery positively and remains popular among patients, especially chronic care, female, and mental health patients.
mhealthintelligence.com September 28, 2022
New Remote Patient Monitoring Program Aims to Assist Chronic Care Patients
Watertown Regional Medical Center has launched a new remote patient monitoring program that aims to improve care for chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure.
HealthcareITNews September 27, 2022
How one FQHC uses telehealth for primary care, behavioral health and addiction treatment
Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center put $800K in grant funds toward mobile and web-based platforms and network infrastructure to serve the homeless with virtual care.
CCHP September 27, 2022
Teleheatlh & Health Centers-HRSA Draft Telehealth Policy Guidance Released
Earlier this month the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) released draft telehealth policy guidance, Draft Scope of Project and Telehealth Policy Information Notice (Telehealth PIN), for HRSA-funded health centers and Health Center Program look-alikes. The guidance includes considerations and criteria for health centers to meet in order to provide telehealth services to patients. HRSA is inviting public feedback and comment on the Draft Telehealth PIN until mid-November.
mhealthintelligence.com September 26, 2022
Florida Health System to Launch RPM Platform for Heart Failure, Hypertension
Baptist Health South Florida is joining forces with Raziel Health to deploy its platform that combines remote monitoring, virtual care, and machine learning to bolster cardiac care.
