Many counseling centers had to quickly transition to telehealth this past year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some found it easier to adjust to this change, but most of them learned invaluable lessons in delivering virtual care.
CMS plans expanded coverage for innovative telemedicine devices
Federal officials plan to propose an expansion of Medicare coverage for new telemedicine and mHealth technologies that are classified as “breakthrough devices.” The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a proposed rule aiming at cutting short the lengthy review process for cutting-edge devices.
COVID-19 accelerating the adoption of innovative telehealth programs
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth programs and features in healthcare facilities all over the country.
Telemedicine offers major advantages:
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.