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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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UnitedHealthcare will reimburse claims for telehealth services for service dates from March 18 until June 18.
Amid the new coronavirus pandemic, U.S. hospitals and providers are racing to find new ways to deliver care to their communities without furthering the spread of COVID-19. They are turning to telehealth, among other strategies, to provide care without endangering…
Walgreens added new telehealth providers and a COVID-19 risk assessment tool to its Find Care platform to help coordinate care for patients during the pandemic.
The coronavirus has forced healthcare organizations to rethink many processes so they can stem the spread of the disease and save resources while still delivering essential and compassionate care.
Columbus-based Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has bolstered its telehealth capabilities to meet patient needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fast spreading novel coronavirus has altered telehealth adoption and usage across the U.S., ranging from relaxed federal and state regulations, large influxes in virtual visits and new challenges providers must navigate.
Cigna will allow providers to bill standard in-person visits for all telehealth visits, including those not related to COVID-19, through May 31.
Hospitals and health systems are relying on their telehealth platforms to treat patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The American Medical Association on April 6 updated its Digital Health Implementation Playbook Series to include a new guide for physicians seeking to implement telemedicine services.
With the COVID-19 pandemic top of mind all over the world, healthcare providers are doing everything they can to provide care to patients while at the same time try to ensure safety for staff.
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