The use of telehealth in U.S. healthcare has been accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Fitch Ratings. Telehealth technology is providing revenue continuity whose ripple effects are felt in the supply chain as well, since doctors continue to prescribe medications.
CMS issues proposal to continue telehealth flexibilities, in home health proposed rule
According to CMS estimates, Medicare payments to home health agencies in 2021 would increase in the aggregate by 2.6% or $540 million, as per the proposed policies.
Telehealth, supply chain monitoring crucial for health systems adapting to the coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has led us to think about the longer-term structural reforms necessary in the U.S. healthcare system, which include telehealth investment, medical supply chain tracking and coordination improvements.
Brendan Carr details FCC’s efforts to help launch new telehealth, mHealth programs
$200 million is available now to help healthcare providers launch or expand telehealth programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. While $100 million is put aside to expand connected health programs to rural areas over the period of next three years.
CMS clarifies new telehealth reimbursement rules for FQHCs, RHCs
New telehealth reimbursement rules for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics (RHCs), have been clarified by federal officials. These sites are given more opportunities to use connected health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.