Category: Health IT

Some patients still being billed for telehealth despite changes in insurance regulations 

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Telehealth Will Be Free, No Copays, They Said. But Angry Patients Are Getting Billed.

Politicians pledged to stop providers from charging for video appointments or telephone calls, but some patients are being charged $70 or $80 per virtual visit.

Epic, Cerner, Allscripts support HHS interoperability delay amid COVID-19

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How Northwell, Cleveland Clinic & others are using EHR data during the pandemic

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Michigan nurse was terminated for HIPAA violation, Mercy Health says

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Hospitals tap Epic AI tool to identify COVID-19 patients who may need critical care

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Vaping, Opioid Addiction Accelerate Coronavirus Risks, Says NIDA Director

Dr. Nora Volkow, who heads the National Institute on Drug Abuse, details how emerging science points to added challenges for these patient populations and the public health system.

Telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic: What’s different & what has stayed the same for clinicians

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Abbott’s Fast COVID Test Poses Safety Issues, Lab Workers Say

HHS said this test would “save personal protective equipment.” But Abbott’s very design ― devised for mobile testing — means those working with specimens need even more protection, experts warn.

CMS releases COVID-19 telehealth toolkit for state Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance programs

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