Telehealth

The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee today held a hearing on innovative practices and technology in health care.
AHA letter to FCC regarding concern about the unexpected and significant funding cuts for the Rural Health Care (RHC) program participants, announced in March by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the program administrator. 
All organizations must remain vigilant and ensure the proper cybersecurity procedures and controls are in place and practiced. While the stolen information may not retrievable, steps can be taken to mitigate the Mabna threat and other nation-state-sponsored cyber threats to academic medical centers…
AHA Friday voiced support for several legislative proposals before the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address the opioid crisis.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to continue periodic post-payment reviews and provider education to ensure Medicare claims for telehealth services meet program requirements, and to ensure Medicare contractors implement all planned claims edits.
Telehealth connects patients to vital health care services through videoconferencing, remote monitoring, electronic consults and wireless communications. By increasing access to physicians and specialists, telehealth helps ensure patients receive the right care, at the right place, at the right…
The Medical University of South Carolina has proven particularly adept at generating clear value for its affiliate partners and itself. 
Also in this week’s roundup: A Georgia medical center uses tech and touch to help NICU patients, and airlines embrace the idea of healthier flying.
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems VNA Home Health Hospice | South Portland, ME In 2006, Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (EMHS) began merging its homecare and hospice agencies under one umbrella, completing a full merger statewide in 2015 when all became known as VNA Home Health Hospice. VNA offers…