By Anuja Vaidya
May 03, 2024 – This week, bills to permanently extend several pandemic-era waivers were introduced in the United States House of Representatives.
The first bill would permanently allow federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and…
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As the world continues to evolve, healthcare systems are increasingly integrating innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and patient care. In this episode of Talking HealthTech, we explore the impact of telehealth services, in…
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The Joint Commission this week announced its new Telehealth Accreditation Program for eligible hospitals, ambulatory and behavioral healthcare organizations.The program, with an effective date of July 1, is designed to offer updated and more…
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By Anuja Vaidya
April 11, 2024 – Between 2019 and 2022, less than half of patients had an in-person visit before a telehealth appointment for mental healthcare, new research reveals.
The US Congress has permanently allowed Medicare…
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How Rural Healthcare Organizations Can Benefit from Federal Grants
Gaining access to federal grant dollars for IT investments can be transformative for a rural healthcare organization that is dealing with a tight budget. Such funding…
By Anuja Vaidya
March 15, 2024 – United States representatives from both sides of the aisle introduced new legislation to permanently extend several telehealth flexibilities for Medicare beneficiaries.
Called the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024, the bill…
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Improving Virtual Care Services to Address Health Equity
Dr. Michael Ross, system chief medical information officer at Maine-based Northern Light Health, led a session about his health system’s experiences with “tightly integrating” telehealth to improve…
By Anuja Vaidya
March 06, 2024 – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California has sentenced a former physician to 37 months in federal prison for illegally prescribing medications, including opioid-based drugs,…
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Welcome to the January edition of Digital Health Digest on our YouTube channel! Dive into the latest and most exciting advancements in digital healthcare, from cutting-edge diagnostic tools to innovative telehealth services. In this…
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By Anuja Vaidya
January 31, 2024 – A group of lawmakers from the United States House of Representatives and Senate have sent a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to work with…
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