The federal government has clarified the way it regulates remote patient monitoring and the changes could significantly impact and potentially restrict the usage of telehealth and mHealth by care providers while they take care of patients at home.
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.
Behavioral health clinic utilizes telehealth solutions to expand its reach to vulnerable patients
Bridge Counseling Associates a nonprofit agency and certified community behavioral health clinic is based in Las Vegas – in Clark County, Nevada. Since there was a need to provide services in rural communities where professional behavioral health services are virtually unavailable, Bridge provided services through telehealth.
Trump aims at a broader role for telehealth services in Medicare
The Trump administration has plans to give telehealth a broader role under Medicare through an executive order and it serves as an indication to the Congress to make doctor visits via personal technology a permanent feature of the program.
Coronavirus FAQs: A look at preventive measures and better healthcare
When some states and countries are starting to reopen businesses and lift stay-at-home requirements, we look at some preventive measures as the restrictions seem to ease.
Are we exposed to the coronavirus while swimming in pools and lakes?