For underserved patients, the promise of telemedicine still holds
Despite concerns over broadband access and reimbursement, telehealth still brings many opportunities to care for patients covered by Medicare and Medicaid, panelists said at CES.
Despite concerns over broadband access and reimbursement, telehealth still brings many opportunities to care for patients covered by Medicare and Medicaid, panelists said at CES.
In a wide-ranging discussion at J.P. Morgan's Annual Healthcare Conference, former CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt talked about the future of the ACA, telehealth and Medicare Advantage with a Democrat-led House, Senate and presidency.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
A group of hospitals have sued HHS Secretary Alex Azar, arguing he should reverse a policy that prevents hospitals from getting reimbursed for Medicare-related bad debts pending at outside collection agencies. The policy has raised hospital debt payments by about $1.35 million, the lawsuit claims.
As New Technology Add-On Payments are approved by CMS, startups lay claim to code. The question is, does this code apply to everyone who wants it?
What are some of the short- and long-term consequences of these moves, and what does the future portend? In a Q&A, Fredrikson & Byron Shareholders Ryan Johnson and Katherine Ilten share their insights on this hot topic.
Several federal agencies, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, have indicated their interest in expanding telehealth coverage after the federal emergency period ends. But to do that, they’ll need the help of states and Congress.
The executive order would call on the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a new pilot payment model for rural hospitals, and would set up a task force to improve broadband infrastructure in rural communities.
Several states have enacted changes to make it easier for patients to access mental health services via telehealth during the pandemic. Here's a summary of what has changed so far.
A federal judge ruled against the American Hospital Association and other hospital groups that challenged the Department of Health and Human Services’ new price transparency rules. AHA said it would appeal the decision.
During a Monday hearing, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions discussed which changes to telehealth coverage made during the Covid-19 pandemic should stay.
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
A final rule published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday would allows Medicare Advantage plans to cover more specialties through telehealth.
A look at some of the developments that have helped telehealth and telemedicine evolve, including policy issues, collaboration deals and some of the players in virtual care.
Preventive care is better in America — but plenty of work remains.
The Medical Device Regulation’s objective is to improve patient safety by evaluating existing devices and ensuring transparency throughout a device’s lifecycle once it has gone to market. Some experts predict that up to 50% of medical devices could be taken off the market as a result of it.
Hoping to get the most out of data on social determinants, a report recommends a unified strategy led by HHS.