6 Telehealth Capabilities You Shouldn’t Overlook
So, you’re shopping for new telehealth technology. Whether you’re taking your practice digital for the first time or you’re looking to replace your existing solution, make sure to add the following capabilities to your must-have list. Reimbursement eligibility Easy patient access HIPAA Compliant Quick appointment management Integrates with your practice management & EHR systems Affordable There are countless telehealth providers out there, all offering technology to you at […]
Exceeding HIPAA Compliance & Technical Requirements in the Age of Telehealth
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was designed to protect the privacy, security, and integrity of protected health information (PHI). This goal seems simple enough, but compliance has always been notoriously complex, especially since healthcare organizations entered the digital age and embraced innovations, such as cloud computing and mobility and telehealth solutions. COVID-19 […]
CareCloud Advocates on Behalf of Physicians Regarding CMS Telehealth Guidelines
In response to the pandemic, CMS has made tremendous changes to its telehealth policies. Geographical and HIPAA restrictions have been waived, a host of new telehealth CPT codes were added, and doctors are finally given the flexibility to reduce or waive cost-sharing for telehealth patients. Despite popular support, the majority of these changes are set to […]
Uprising Trend of Telehealth in the Medical Industry
According to a survey taken by Medical Group Management Association, as many as 97% of healthcare providers now provide patient care via telehealth as a result of the pandemic. And it comes as no surprise considering that, to-date globally, there have been some 7.1 million COVID-19 cases and more than 400,000 related deaths. As a […]
Billing Medicare for Telehealth Visits
Billing Medicare for Telehealth Visits Telehealth has become a vital part of the current healthcare system, and many services can be delivered through telecommunication technology. This change has been most advantageous for patients in rural and isolated regions because they no longer must come to the clinic even though they can still receive the necessary […]
Getting Your Practice Ready for Telehealth Visits
Telehealth is gaining popularity daily and it takes preparation to have a good virtual experience. There are three components to get your practice ready. Let’s go over each step, so you’re prepared to conduct telehealth visits. Let Your Patients Know You’re Offering Telehealth You need to let your patients know you’ll offer telehealth visits. There […]
Healthcare Goes Mobile
With smartphones dominating the telecommunications market and tablets growing ever more popular in the medical setting, the latest advancement in healthcare is the advent of mHealth – the use of mobile devices and applications in support of the practice of medicine. The technologies may be getting smaller and smaller, but the scope of their capabilities […]