The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth programs and features in healthcare facilities all over the country.
Telemedicine offers major advantages:
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.
CMS guidelines allow some hospitals to come back to relative normal
A couple of areas in the country are witnessing a decline in COVID-19 cases so, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will be issuing guidance on giving non-COVID-19 care to patients without symptoms in regions with low and stable incidence of the coronavirus.
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