A new bill presented to the Congress looks at permanently allowing healthcare providers to use telehealth in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs for the purpose of substance abuse and extend Medicare coverage for audio-only phone calls.
Hospitals are changing mindsets and approach to battle the opioid epidemic
Healthcare providers and hospitals are changing their approaches to treat pain and addiction. They are implementing new prescription guidelines, creating personalized systems of care and addressing addiction as a disease rather than a moral failing.
CMS expands telehealth coverage for treatment of opioid abuse disorder
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will have new reimbursement codes for care providers who utilize telehealth to treat opioid abuse patients. As part of the 2020 Physician Fee Schedule, CMS is adding three CPT codes that will allow providers to bill Medicare for telehealth services included in bundled episodes of care for opioid abuse treatment, including care delivered to the home.
Health Information Exchange Market expected to reach USD 2552.9 million by 2026
Based on the current analysis, the global Health Information Exchange (HIE) market is valued at USD 1227.4 million in 2018. It is expected to reach USD 2552.9 million by 2026 at a CAGR of 9.4%, according to the study conducted by Reports and Data (market research and consulting company).
Cases of heart infections tied to opioid epidemic on a rise
During these 14 years studied, researchers found that the prevalence ratio for drug-abuse-related heart infections almost doubled in the United States, from 8% to 16%.