Virtual care news, trends and reimbursement updates
Telehealth news covering program growth, utilization and payment. Becker's tracks telehealth reimbursement policy at the federal and state level and how virtual care fits into health system strategy.
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What makes a round purposeful, especially during COVID-19? CipherHealth’s Chief Nursing Officer, Lisa Romano, opened the webinar by offering these insights on purposeful rounding: “Purposeful rounding allows the voice of the patient to be heard and considers patient preferences and social determinants as…
Homecare Homebase℠ (HCHB) the nation’s #1 software for home-based care, has announced a new partnership with CipherHealth, industry leader in healthcare engagement software, to offer exceptional patient outreach for the growing home health and hospice industry.
COVID-19 has forever changed the way hospitals and health systems operate, including rapid adoption of telehealth and telemedicine services. According to Frost and Sullivan, demand for telehealth is expected to soar 64.3% in 2020 because of the pandemic and grow…
UPMC expressed support for two broadband bills in the Pennsylvania legislature that aim to increase internet access across the state, according to the Pittsburgh-based health system's July 14 blog post.
Baptist Health South Florida and home developer CC Homes, both in Coral Gables, Fla., have partnered to provide free virtual healthcare services and digital exam kits to new homebuyers.
Amwell on July 13 announced the winners of its annual Client Awards, which recognize organizations that have made exceptional contributions to expand digital care delivery prior to and during the coronavirus pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telemedicine expansions and provisions but as states approach emergency order expirations, the status of coverage and regulations remains uncertain.
CMS released its telehealth guidance for electronic clinical quality measures for telehealth-eligible clinicians in 2021.
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to ramp up its telehealth services at Walmart locations across the country once the coronavirus pandemic "winds down," according to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie, Military.com reports.
Traditional retailers Walgreens, Walmart and CVS have entered the healthcare arena in a variety of ways, including telehealth.