AMA urges Congress to continue telehealth access after COVID-19 public health emergency … Survey: providers need to better communicate telehealth access … COVID-positive household members increase...
New York hospitals and home health agencies chart collaborative course
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 10, 2021
A statewide collaboration between New York hospitals and home health agencies could provide a national blueprint for treating patients at home, rather than hospitals or long-term care facilities.
Home Care briefs for Friday, Sept. 10
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 10, 2021
New study shows gaps in family care for dementia patients … New M&A advisory firm for home health launches … Telehealth use declined in June … Grandpad partners with Growing Bolder to expand content...
Home Care briefs for Thursday, Sept. 9
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 09, 2021
Bayada to pay $17 million to resolve kickback allegation … Some states are rolling back telehealth visits over state lines … AAHomecare part of alliance launching e-prescription business … CirrusMD...
ATA urges Congress to strike in-person visit from telehealth rule
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 08, 2021
The American Telemedicine Association is pressing Congress to repeal a rule in the 2022 Physician Fee Schedule that would require an in-person visit every six months in order for Medicare beneficiaries...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 7
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 07, 2021
Mayo study could support CMS expansion of telehealth … Fauci says data from Israel supports third COVID-19 booster … FDA clears blood circulation device to prevent bed sores
More than 80 percent of health systems to expand home care platforms
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Diane Eastabrook
Aug 20, 2021
Regulatory flexibility from the pandemic, increased patient satisfaction with telehealth and broadband expansion are prompting health systems to expand the use of remote care technology over the next year.
Rural areas net $19M for telehealth expansion
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Diane Eastabrook
Aug 20, 2021
The Biden administration said Thursday it was funneling $19 million to rural communities to expand telehealth innovation and quality nationwide.
Home healthcare agencies can reap big benefits from telehealth
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 18, 2021
A mix of telehealth and personal visits can yield better results for patients than strictly in-person visits, according to a technology leader at Dallas-based home healthcare firm AccentCare.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 18
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 18, 2021
Cerna Homecare launches franchise opportunities in Texas … American Board of Telehealth launches new certificate program for primary care … Virtual care platform adds gerontology expert advisor …...