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TELEHEALTH FOR PROVIDERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

(7 days ago) WEBTelehealth, sometimes referred to as telemedicine, is the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to extend care when you and the patient aren’t in the same place at the same time. Technologies for telehealth include videoconferencing, …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/telehealth-toolkit-providers.pdf

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What should I know before my telehealth visit? - HHS.gov

(1 days ago) WEBClicking on it will end your telehealth video meeting. Once you are logged in to your appointment, you should: Adjust lighting. Make sure your health care provider can clearly see you. Steady camera. Keep your device stable. Put your computer on a desk or table or use something to hold up your phone or tablet.

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/patients/what-should-i-know-before-my-telehealth-visit

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Preparing patients for telehealth Telehealth.HHS.gov

(Just Now) WEBPreparing patients for telehealth. The transition to telehealth is an adjustment for patients as well as health care providers. By preparing your patients for remote medical care, you help ensure their comfort and maintain quality care.

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/preparing-patients-for-telehealth

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Introducing patients to telehealth Telehealth.HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WEBBenefits of telehealth. Limiting physical contact reduces everyone’s exposure to COVID-19. Visiting virtually can address health issues wherever patients are, even the comfort of home. Staying put cuts down on commuting, travel in bad weather, time off from work, need for child care. Using virtual health care tools can shorten wait to see …

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/preparing-patients-for-telehealth/introducing-patients-to-telehealth

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Telehealth: What Is It, How to Prepare, Is It Covered?

(2 days ago) WEBIf you are enrolled in Medicare Part B, certain telehealth services, like doctor’s visits, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services may be covered. The specific amount you will owe may depend on several factors, including: Other insurance you may have. How much your doctor charges. The type of facility.

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/medical-care-and-appointments/telehealth-what-it-how-prepare-it-covered

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Fact Sheet: Telehealth AHA - American Hospital …

(Just Now) WEBKey Resources. Fact Sheet: Telehealth PDF. Telehealth connects patients to vital health care services through videoconferencing, remote monitoring, electronic consults and wireless communications. By increasing access …

https://www.aha.org/factsheet/telehealth

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Telehealth and Telemedicine AAFP

(4 days ago) WEBTelemedicine is the use of medical information that is exchanged from one site to another through electronic communications. It includes varying types of processes and services intended to enrich

https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/advocacy-topics/health-it/telehealth-telemedicine.html

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Telehealth is easy — here’s how it works Kaiser …

(4 days ago) WEBArticle 1: Get to know telehealth. Article 2: When to use telehealth for your care needs. Article 3: Telehealth is easy — here’s how it works at Kaiser Permanente. Telehealth makes it easy to get the care you need and …

https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/learn/how-to-use-telehealth

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Informed Consent Resources for Telehealth Agency for …

(9 days ago) WEBAs the COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare providers to limit in-person visits, telehealth has expanded rapidly. In response to the need to obtain informed consent from patients for virtual visits, AHRQ has created a sample telehealth consent form (Word, 26.6 KB) that is easy to understand and guidance for clinicians on how to obtain informed …

https://www.ahrq.gov/news/telehealth-consent.html

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HHS Office for Civil Rights and the Federal Trade Commission …

(Just Now) WEBLetters highlight concerns about use of online tracking technologies such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel in violation of HIPAA. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are cautioning hospitals and telehealth providers about the privacy and security …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/20/hhs-office-civil-rights-federal-trade-commission-warn-hospital-systems-telehealth-providers-privacy-security-risks-online-tracking-technologies.html

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Letter to the Editor: “Telehealth and Telemedicine in the COVID-19 …

(3 days ago) WEBThe first published use of telemedicine dates back to the 1970s. 1 In the United States, the use of technology for medical purposes was applied for several years to specific populations such as inmates, people living in rural areas, or patients who had physical difficulties in getting to the health center.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7307987/

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Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth HHS.gov

(9 days ago) WEBThis notification is effective immediately. A covered health care provider that wants to use audio or video communication technology to provide telehealth to patients during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency can use any non-public facing remote communication product that is available to communicate with patients. OCR is exercising

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth/index.html

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What’s the state of telehealth after COVID-19? - USAFacts

(5 days ago) WEBTelehealth became more widely used throughout the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data indicates that about 80% of physicians plan to continue using it.At the beginning of the pandemic, telehealth visits increased from about 5 million to more than 53 million among Medicare recipients alone. Data collected from April 14, 2021, through …

https://usafacts.org/articles/whats-the-state-of-telehealth-after-covid-19/

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Fact Sheet: Telehealth Waivers AHA - American Hospital …

(2 days ago) WEBKey Resources. Fact Sheet: Telehealth Waivers. BackgroundAt the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government moved quickly to ensure hospitals and health systems were able to leverage telehealth services to respond efficiently and effectively to a wave of unprecedented need. These actions included the Centers for …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2024-05-23-fact-sheet-telehealth-waivers

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Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Priorities Letter HIMSS

(4 days ago) WEBWith these critical issues in mind, we ask that Congress advance permanent telehealth reform focused on the following priorities. 1. Remove Obsolete Restrictions on the Location of the Patient. Congress should permanently remove the current section 1834 (m) geographic and originating site restrictions to ensure that all patients can access …

https://www.himss.org/resources/post-covid-19-telehealth-priorities-letter

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Telehealth Advocacy APTA

(7 days ago) WEBAccess templated letters to advocate for maintaining telehealth policies for physical therapist services once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided. Telehealth in Practice. Jun 7, 2020 Use of telehealth is rapidly expanding; make sure you know the requirements. Position Paper: Expanded Telehealth Access Act of 2023

https://www.apta.org/advocacy/issues/telehealth

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State Telehealth Policy for Email, Phone & Fax - CCHP

(5 days ago) WEBFor behavioral or mental telehealth, you may use 2-way, interactive, audio-only technology. Starting January 1, 2023, you may voluntarily report the use of telehealth technology in providing home health (HH) services on HH payment claims. See MLN Matters Article MM12805 for more information. Starting July 1, 2023, you must include …

https://www.cchpca.org/topic/email-phone-fax/

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Telehealth Letter - Couples Therapy

(6 days ago) WEBIn addition, I understand that Telehealth treatment is different from in-person therapy and that if my therapist believes I would be better served by another form of psychotherapeutic services, such as in-person treatment, I will be referred to a therapist in my geographic area that can provide such services.

https://www.clearchannelcounseling.com/telehealth-letter

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Post-COVID Telehealth Priorities Letter to Congress - ATA

(1 days ago) WEBUnited States House of Representatives. Washington, DC 20515. Dear Congressional Leaders: Thank you for acting to expand access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) by providing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) …

https://www.americantelemed.org/policy/post-covid-telehealth-priorities-letter-to-congress/

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What can be treated through telehealth? Telehealth.HHS.gov

(4 days ago) WEBWhat types of care can I get through telehealth? Telehealth lets you take care of your health in different ways, like: Talking to someone about your feelings or problems with issues like alcohol or drugs. Checking results from lab test or x-rays. Checking on common problems like headaches or infections. Looking at skin problems.

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/patients/what-can-be-treated-through-telehealth

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Ways to Advocate for Expansion of Telehealth Services APTA

(4 days ago) WEBThe APTA Legislative Action Center provides a templated letter that members can use to tell Congress to implement H.R. 2168 to increase rehabilitation services via telehealth and ensure economic stability for the health care system. Patients and non-members can find a similar templated letter and more information on APTA's …

https://www.apta.org/advocacy/issues/telehealth/ways-to-advocate

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Virtual medicine: How telehealth has improved the lives of people …

(8 days ago) WEBTelehealth has its drawbacks, though, especially as a burgeoning technology that only started to see widespread use because of the pandemic. (Compton called it a "natural experiment.")

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-virtual-medicine-telehealth-people-substance.html

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Congress should take action to make telemedicine permanent

(7 days ago) WEBThe expansion of telehealth is a perfect example of how cutting red tape can improve people’s lives. Congress should make these changes permanent and use the experience as a model to remove

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/20/congress-should-take-action-to-make-telemedicine-permanent-opinion/

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How to file an EMTALA complaint CMS

(4 days ago) WEBThere are 2 ways to file a complaint about a possible EMTALA violation: Contact the State Survey Agency in the state where the hospital is located. Use the online form linked here. The federal government will review your complaint and might share it with the state. File an EMTALA complaint. If you already filed a complaint and have more

https://www.cms.gov/priorities/your-patient-rights/emergency-room-rights/how-to-file-complaint

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United States Provider Experiences with Telemedicine for Hepatitis …

(1 days ago) WEBBackground Hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination requires treatment access expansion, especially for underserved populations. Telehealth has the potential to improve HCV treatment access, although data are limited on its incorporation into standard clinical practice. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional, e-mail survey of 598 US HCV …

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.05.12.24307239v1

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Reports of telehealth’s death have been greatly exaggerated

(1 days ago) WEBTelehealth 1.0 was an important stepping stone on the way to the modern infrastructure and experience that people deserve from health care. Submit a letter to the editor here. About the

https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/21/reports-telehealth-death-greatly-exaggerated/

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8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite bans or …

(5 days ago) WEBTuesday’s release of the #WeCount survey shows about 8,000 women a month in states that severely restrict abortion or place limits on having one through telehealth were getting the pills by mail by the end of 2023, the first time a number has been put on how often the medical system workaround is being used. The research was …

https://apnews.com/article/abortion-pills-prescription-medication-survey-7cfe1b8e69c5de936360f2687cb410c4

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Large language models and generative AI in telehealth: a

(1 days ago) WEBObjective: This scoping review aims to assess the current research landscape of the application and use of large language models (LLMs) and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), through tools such as ChatGPT in telehealth. Additionally, the review seeks to identify key areas for future research, with a particular focus on AI ethics considerations for …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38441296/

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Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Program: Virtual Public

(3 days ago) WEBThe purpose of the DLT grant program is to encourage and improve telemedicine services and distance learning services in rural areas through the use of telecommunications, computer networks, and related advanced technologies by students, teachers, medical professionals, and rural residents. or by writing a letter addressed …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/28/2024-11400/distance-learning-and-telemedicine-dlt-program-virtual-public-listening-session

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Shingles Vaccination in Medicare Part D After Inflation Reduction …

(7 days ago) WEBAlthough vaccinations prevent morbidity and mortality among Medicare beneficiaries, uptake of vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices covered by Medicare Part D (ie, shingles, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis A and B) is suboptimal. 1 Unlike commercially insured …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2819156

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Obtaining informed consent Telehealth.HHS.gov

(7 days ago) WEBObtaining informed consent. Once your patient has decided to use telehealth for an appointment, you may be required to get their official informed consent. When you meet with a patient, explain what they can expect from the telehealth visit and what their rights are. Check in with the patient about their responsibilities during online

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/preparing-patients-for-telehealth/obtaining-informed-consent

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Letter: When it comes to water use — as with money — we must …

(1 days ago) WEBBYU professor and water expert Rob Sowby has great advice regarding our collective (e.g., businesses, schools, government entities) and individual use of water: live within our means. Andrew Watt

https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/05/26/letter-when-it-comes-water-use/

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Court sides with West Virginia TV station over records on top …

(4 days ago) WEBCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A termination letter involving a former top official at the now-defunct agency that ran West Virginia’s foster care and substance use support services is public information

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2024/05/24/west-virginia-health-human-resources-termination-letter/68e5a558-1a0d-11ef-97db-d9db0c732407_story.html

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Letters: Appreciate Will Sutton sharing new perspectives

(3 days ago) WEBI met Will once at an event and had the chance to tell him I enjoy reading his perspective on things; it's very educational and important for this older White woman to read his views. In his

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/letters-appreciate-will-sutton-sharing-new-perspectives/article_f50c814c-2e3d-5ddb-b9a8-b5ddf7c5b425.html

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Federal Register/Vol. 89, No. 103/Tuesday, May 28, …

(8 days ago) WEBLearning and Telemedicine (DLT) program. This competitive program helps rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other—and the world— overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density. The sessions are open to the public and provide an opportunity for stakeholders

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-28/pdf/2024-11400.pdf

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What do I need to use telehealth? Telehealth.HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WEBSome programs can even lower your internet costs. Lifeline helps people with lower income pay for internet and devices. Learn about Federal internet programs by watching this video. Ensuring your health information is private. For most telehealth visits, you need internet and a device like a smartphone, computer, or tablet.

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/patients/what-do-i-need-use-telehealth

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Residents share concerns over proposed mixed-use project

(7 days ago) WEBA proposed mixed-use development project that would bring at least 127 new homes and four retail operations to central Powhatan is already drawing fire from residents concerned that it will

https://richmond.com/news/community/powhatan-today/residents-share-concerns-over-proposed-mixed-use-project/article_3f76046c-1be6-11ef-b303-33ebaff4da80.html

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Letters: Governor's power grabs undermine our state Opinion

(7 days ago) WEBLetters: Governor's power grabs would upset balance in state government. If things continue down the same path, we are going to soon need to rename our state “Landriana.”. Gov. Jeff Landry’s

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/letters-governors-power-grabs-undermine-our-state/article_9f2889bf-b592-5824-a162-2ecdab70fbf4.html

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