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Omnibus Appropriations Package – 15 Key Provisions for Healthcare Providers

January 21, 2021 Dr. A. Connor CARES ACT, COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Legislation, Medicaid, Medicare.

CMS Finalizes Proposed Cuts to Medicare Part B Therapy Services for 2021, Expands Telehealth Coverage

The federal government on Tuesday finalized its proposed physician fee schedule for the 2021 calendar year, formalizing cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for therapy services provided to residents covered under Part B — while also expanding some telehealth flexibilities offered during COVID-19. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...

December 10, 2020 Dr. A. Connor COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare, Physician Fee Schedule, Telehealth.

AMA Pushes for Widespread Telehealth Adoption

American Medical Association House of Delegates will advocate for equitable and accessible telehealth post-COVID-19 WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — At a Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy to advocate for widespread adoption of telehealth beyond the...

December 9, 2020 Dr. A. Connor American Medical Association (AMA), COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth.

CMS Finalizes Proposed Cuts to Medicare Part B Therapy Services for 2021, Expands Telehealth Coverage

The federal government on Tuesday finalized its proposed physician fee schedule for the 2021 calendar year, formalizing cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates for therapy services provided to residents covered under Part B — while also expanding some telehealth flexibilities offered during COVID-19. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...

December 8, 2020 Dr. A. Connor COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare, Physician Fee Schedule, Telehealth.

CMS’s Stark Law Changes Could Mean More Value-Based Business for Home Health Operators

In an effort to boost value-based care, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that it has finalized changes to the Physician Self-Referral Law — often referred to as the Stark Law. For home health providers, the changes could mean more opportunities for value-based care...

Dr. A. Connor Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth.

CMS Launches ‘Unprecedented’ Hospital-at-Home Strategy to Manage Latest COVID-19 Surge

In an effort to increase hospital capacity amid the current COVID-19 surge, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Wednesday announced “unprecedented” flexibilities around providing hospital-level care for patients in their homes. Similar to CMS’s recent allowances surrounding telehealth, the agency’s latest efforts are focused on...

Dr. A. Connor COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare.

As COVID-19 cases swell, US extends telehealth to acute care

The US government has introduced a scheme to allow hospitals to reduce the number of inpatients they see through a telehealth platform that would helps deliver acute care at home. The move comes as the number of new cases of COVID-19 have been climbing to around 180,000 a day,...

Dr. A. Connor COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth.

CMS Unveils New Telehealth Program to Treat Acute Care Patients at Home

The Acute Hospital Care at Home program would allow participating hospitals to qualify for Medicare waivers to treat patients at home via telehealth, reducing the strain on EDs and in-patient services. By Eric Wicklund November 25, 2020 – Six health systems across the country are expanding their telehealth platform to treat patients...

Dr. A. Connor COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth.

Verma: Older Adults Must Have a ‘More Robust’ Set of Home Care Options

November 30, 2020 Dr. A. Connor COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare.

State Medicaid & Telehealth Toolkit

November 19, 2020 Dr. A. Connor Medicaid, Telehealth.

AMA Adopts Policy to Expand Access to Telehealth

mHealth, Telehealth Groups Lobby CMS for Better RPM Reimbursement

Dr. A. Connor American Medical Association (AMA), Medicaid, Medicare, Reimbursement, Telehealth.

Dr. Madara: Pandemic demands nimble response and AMA is delivering

November 16, 2020 Dr. A. Connor American Medical Association (AMA), COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth.

A breakdown of 5 recent CMS rules

CMS released or proposed five rules since Oct. 28 concerning new payment reforms, price transparency regulations and coverage of a COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s a breakdown of the five rules and proposals, beginning with the most recent: 1. CMS released a final rule Nov. 2 that updates payment rates for dialysis services....

November 9, 2020 Dr. A. Connor COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage (MA), Telehealth.

Year-Long Study Validates Telehealth Use in Diabetes Prevention Efforts

Supporters of digital Diabetes Prevention Programs say the PREDICTS trial proves that telehealth and mHealth tools can improve clinical outcomes for people at risk of developing the chronic disease. By Eric Wicklund November 04, 2020 – A year-long study conducted by the University of Nebraska and Wake Forest University has found that...

Dr. A. Connor Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth.

HHS prioritizing health data access through smartphones in 5-year strategic plan

Federal health IT officials outlined their top goals and priorities for the next five years with a big focus on pushing the industry to make more patients’ health data accessible through smartphone apps. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published Friday the final 2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan (PDF). The...

Dr. A. Connor COVID-19 - Coronavirus, Medicaid, Medicare, Telehealth.