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.
CMS clarifies new telehealth reimbursement rules for FQHCs, RHCs
New telehealth reimbursement rules for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics (RHCs), have been clarified by federal officials. These sites are given more opportunities to use connected health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospital Governance and Telehealth Post-COVID 19
Some permanent societal changes are inevitable due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic - such as the potential increase in the popularity of video conferencing. Healthcare industry is also likely to witness permanent change in the handling of governance, especially the purchasing authority given to healthcare CEOs.
COVID-19 has expanded telemedicine measures needed since years
The US federal government decided to lift restrictions on telemedicine services for seniors under Medicare. This move should have happened years ago since it would have protected countless high-risk citizens from getting exposed to COVID-19. The damage ahead can be mitigated by quickly designing new telehealth and telemedicine options.
Trump boosts teleradiology services to combat challenges posed by coronavirus
President Donald Trump has said that his administration will waive certain federal rules to facilitate more doctors to provide care remotely by using video chats and other services. This move aims at increasing number of doctors participating in telehealth programs to ease practising in states other than where they are licensed.