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Telehealth & Medicaid: A Policy Webinar Series by CCHP - Starts Jan. 2021

Dec 22, 2020 by PAVMT

Telehealth & Medicaid: A Policy Webinar Series by CCHP - Starts Jan. 2021

We are proud to announce a new partnership

Nov 06, 2020 by PAVMT

The University of Lynchburg’s Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) and PAs in Virtual Medicine and Telemedicine (PAVMT) are pleased to announce a partnership

Center for Connected Health Policy Fall 2020 Telehealth Report

Oct 20, 2020 by Center for Connected Health Policy in Advocacy, Legislative Action

Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) releases their Fall 2020 report of State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies. This bi-annual report is always highly anticipated as it is among the most robust and detailed guides of state-by-state and Federal telehealth polic…

How Will Telehealth Access Shape Primary Care Access, Visits?

Oct 14, 2020 by Sara Heath - mHealth Intelligence in Advocacy, Legislative Action

Increased telehealth access during the pandemic may have changed the content of primary care appointments. How will this affect care in the future?

Telehealth Task Force Announces Policy Change Recommendations

Sep 18, 2020 by Eric Wicklund - mHealth Intelligence in Advocacy, Legislative Action

A task force launched in June to study how telehealth has been used during the coronavirus pandemic has released a study and list of recommendations for expanding coverage after COVID-19.

COVID-19: Here’s What CMS Will Do With the Temporary Telehealth Codes When the PHE Ends

Aug 17, 2020 by Rachel B. Goodman and Nathaniel M. Lacktman, Foley & Lardner LLP

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued its proposed 2021 Physician Fee Schedule rule, enumerating the services CMS proposes to add (and remove) from the list of telehealth services covered under Medicare. This year’s list is unusually robust becau…

Telehealth: Learn how to code it right so you get paid

Aug 16, 2020 by Lisa Eramo, MA, Medical Economics in Education, Advocacy

The rise of telemedicine has led to a dramatic shift into this space for clinicians and healthcare systems. With rapidly changing rules on reimbursement, the risk of coding errors and lack of payment may increase. In telemedicine, where apprehension regarding reimbursement a…

Bipartisan senators call for making telehealth expansion permanent post-coronavirus

Jun 23, 2020 by CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO - The Hill in Advocacy, Legislative Action

A group of 30 senators from both sides of the aisle on Monday urged leadership to make permanent the expansion of telehealth services that has been undertaken during the coronavirus pandemic.

New Bill Aims to Make Telehealth Coverage Permanent for FQHCs, RHCs

Jun 15, 2020 by Eric Wicklund - mHealthIntelligence in Advocacy, Legislative Action

A bill introduced this week in the House would ensure Medicare coverage for telehealth services provided by FQHCs and RHCs and eliminate originating site facility and location requirements for distant site telehealth services.

Medicare leader calls for expanded telehealth access after COVID-19

Jun 10, 2020 by Casey Ross - STAT News in Advocacy, Legislative Action

Seema Verma, the leader of CMS, told STAT that expanded access to telemedicine continue after the COVID-19 pandemic recedes.

Telehealth and COVID-19: Policy Considerations to Improve Access to Care

Jun 09, 2020 by UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture in Advocacy, Legislative Action

As the national response to COVID-19 continues, telehealth has taken root as a powerful tool in clinical care delivery. Further, telehealth stands to serve as a critical driver of healthcare equity and access for historically marginalized and underserved populations. This po…

Lawmakers Push to Extend Telehealth Freedoms Past the COVID-19 Emergency

May 27, 2020 by Eric Wicklund - mHealthIntelligence in Legislative Action, Advocacy

As Federal and state policy moves forward in the era of COVID-19, lawmakers begin to make initial moves towards extending broader provisions for telehealth beyond emergency declarations.

Telehealth’s future is bright. Here’s what it’ll look like in 2025

May 25, 2020 by Mark Sullivan - Fast Company in Advocacy, Education

COVID-19 could prove to be telemedicine’s watershed moment. Are PAs ready to meet the call?

With COVID-19 Stressing Providers, PAs Lobby for Their Place in Telehealth

May 24, 2020 by Eric Wicklund - mHealthIntelligence in Advocacy, Legislative Action

PAVMT - focused on physician assistants in virtual care - is launching a membership drive and shining the spotlight on how PAs can be used to ease provider stress and access issues during (and after) COVID-19.

COVID-19 Gives Providers a Blueprint for New Telehealth Strategies

May 24, 2020 by Eric Wicklund - mHealthIntelligence in Advocacy

The lessons learned in applying telehealth and mHealth to a pandemic will help health systems and hospitals shape their connected health strategies far beyond this crisis.

A guide to telehealth vendors in the age of COVID-19

May 21, 2020 by Bill Siwicki - Healthcare IT News in Education

Healthcare IT News offers this listing of telemedicine companies that can help hospitals and other provider organizations deliver quality virtual care.

Choosing the Right Telehealth Platform: The Top-10 Features to Look For

May 19, 2020 by Jack Karabees in Partnership, Education

The telehealth world is full of options - for patients, providers and systems alike. Not all solutions are made equal, and not all solutions are best for a given provider or healthcare system. Choose wisely with a better understanding of the top 10 essential features in your…

Center for Connected Health Policy - After COVID-19: What Stays, What Goes?

May 18, 2020 by Mei Kwong - Center for Connected Health Policy in Advocacy, Legislative Action

Listen to CCHPCA's Mei Kwong as she discusses what temporary policy changes might remain Post-COVID-19 & what issues policymakers may think merit future action.

Telemedicine and COVID-19: Tips for the LGBTQ Community

May 17, 2020 by Healthcare Equality Project in Education, Advocacy

Telemedicine and COVID-19: Tips for the LGBTQ Community featuring Diane Bruessow, PA-C and her approach to telemedicine utilization in serving her patient population.

CME: COVID-19 - A Telehealth Opportunity

May 15, 2020 by Medscape in Education

A short CME article from Medscape regarding COVID-19 updates in the context of telehealth and associated opportunities.

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