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.
CMS expands telehealth reimbursements to therapists, phone services during the COVID-19 crisis
Federal officials are again relaxing rules with reference to telehealth use during the Coronavirus crisis. They will now allow physical therapists and other providers to get reimbursed through Medicare and expand coverage for phone-based services.
Exploring the potential of telehealth amidst the coronavirus pandemic
Telehealth is getting popular worldwide with the growing acceptance of using smartphones, laptops and digital devices to access and share medical information.
Six ways to explore the potential of telehealth amidst the coronavirus pandemic
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.