Author's posts
ATA weighs in on proposed CMS Physician Fee Schedule rule
Taskforce on Telehealth Policy releases final report on safeguarding virtual care
Its recommendations include lifting limitations on originating sites, allowing telehealth for various types of conditions and reinstating the HIPAA provisions temporarily lifted during the public health emergency.
Kaiser Permanente launches ‘virtual-first’ health plan in Washington
The plan will make telehealth a foundational modality of care, with the option for patients to follow up with in-person visits if necessary.
MedPAC members weigh future of telehealth coverage
The commission, which advises Congress on issues affecting Medicare, put forth a number of options aimed at maximizing care access while minimizing risk.
Healthcare execs say telehealth is their No. 1 pandemic tech problem
Other major challenges include remote patient monitoring, interoperability, real-time data analytics, work-from-home resources and patient surveillance, according to a new KLAS report.
AHA asks HHS to safeguard access to telehealth after COVID-19
Telehealth seems here to stay – so how can it be improved?
Providers say there are a number of logistical, regulatory and educational hurdles that must be overcome for telehealth to reach its potential.
JAMA study warns telemedicine not suitable for 38% of patients over 65
Barriers to adoption include hearing issues, lack of tech abilities and visual difficulties.
HIMSSCast: Trump’s executive order on telehealth
President Trump says telehealth is here to stay. But what exactly does that mean?
SCAN Health Plan launches Rally platform for its members
The platform was created to help seniors dealing with social isolation by virtually connecting them with peers.
