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Primary care practices identify needed improvements for telemedicine

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WHY IT MATTERS To identify common facilitators and barriers to telehealth implementation, researchers evaluated practice leaders' perspectives on 32 aspects of telemedicine in their practices, according to a new report published in the Annals of Family Medicine. They self-identified their point of maturation.

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NCQA Fireside Chat: Texas Drives Medicaid Innovation

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We invited Dr. Ryan Van Ramshorst, Chief Medical Director for Medicaid and CHIP Services at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), to discuss the evolving landscape of Texas Medicaid and recent landmark legislation that is driving innovation. Last quarter, we highlighted the Lone Star State.

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Connecticut Children's Care Network adds telehealth breastfeeding support

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The virtual care services will be delivered without copays, out-of-pocket costs or deductibles for families with active insurance or Medicaid coverage. WHY IT MATTERS. "We also know that significant sociodemographic and cultural disparities exist in the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. THE LARGER TREND.

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Hospital-At-Home Could Remain In Play With Continuing Resolution

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House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution that would extend the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital-at-Home (HaH) waiver program and telehealth flexibilities through Sept. On Tuesday, the U.S. 30, pending Senate approval.

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At Denver Health, telehealth education and equipment help close equity gaps and boost engagement

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The COVID-19 public health emergency prompted a rapid shift to telemedicine as both a replacement and adjunct to usual in-person care. MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. are not ready to participate in video visits.

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Telepsychiatry will continue to grow – and become the house call of yesteryear

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One of the great use cases for telemedicine has proven to be mental health. As telehealth in general, including telepsychiatry, has become more commonly used, there has been pressure on Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance companies to develop standards for coding and billing for telehealth services. Taking vitals is not necessary.

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How Essen Health Care used an AI virtual care assistant to make thousands of patient calls in just days

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The New York State Health Home program is designed for the neediest Medicaid patients and aims to reduce overall healthcare costs by decreasing inpatient costs (and utilization) by addressing social determinants of health such as housing, transportation and food. THE PROBLEM. "This will be led by innovation in healthcare technology.