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Remote therapeutic monitoring is reimbursable – here's what you need to know

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Providers are acknowledged for the time they spend connecting with patients outside of the office. With the new CPT codes, providers can get reimbursed for: Educating patients on how to use a remote care-management platform. Monitoring a platform's alerts and patients' use of remote education.

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CVS Health to purchase Signify Health for $8B

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"As we carefully considered our long-term strategic options, we determined that CVS Health is the ideal partner, given its focus on expanding access to health services and helping consumers navigate to the best sites of care," said Kyle Armbrester, CEO of Signify Health, in the announcement.

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CIOs' 5-year plans for precision medicine and emerging technologies

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One of the next big shifts in patient care will be precision medicine will be "an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment and lifestyle for each person," as the Precision Medicine Initiative describes it. Moore, Providence. " B.J.

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How RPM can solve many patient and provider problems in rural areas

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are facing an increasing healthcare crisis due to shortages in healthcare providers and facilities, especially as the nursing shortage continues throughout the country. RPM can enable patients to better manage their health and wellness between visits as well as enable timely care when needed.

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FCC Awards Additional $42.7M in Round 2 of COVID-19 Telehealth Program

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The FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program supports the efforts of health care providers to continue serving their patients by providing reimbursement for telecommunications services, information services, and connected devices necessary to enable telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Round 2 is a $249.95 – Southeast, Inc.

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FHIR: The Three S’s of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources

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A lot of healthcare providers and insurance companies operate off of legacy systems and use a wide range of devices. It also prepares for the future of mobile apps, as the healthcare industry is making more and more use of remote care options. However, those long wait times aren’t the fault of providers.

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Debunking 4 Myths About Virtual Care to Drive Health Equity

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Virtual care and RPM can bridge the gaps for seniors while controlling costs through more proactive, preventive care – but aren’t they too technologically averse to participate? According to the latest stats and surveys , the answer is ‘no.’