JAMA Network Open: Comparison of Quality Performance Measures for Patients Receiving In-Person vs Telemedicine Primary Care in a Large Integrated Health System

JAMA Network Open: Comparison of Quality Performance Measures for Patients Receiving In-Person vs Telemedicine Primary Care in a Large Integrated Health System A study found that virtual care methods can expand health care capabilities, performing on par or better than in-person care on most quality measures evaluated. Patients with telemedicine exposure in primary [...]

2022-10-26T14:45:09-04:00September 26th, 2022|
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Connected Care Updates – September 26

This update includes: Media coverage of Alliance for Connected Care's OPPS comment letter USPSTF draft recommendations on depression and anxiety HRSA public comment on telehealth Clarification on the public health emergency and notable research and news developments

2022-09-27T11:41:25-04:00September 26th, 2022|
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Efficacy of telemedicine for the management of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Efficacy of telemedicine for the management of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Background: Telemedicine has been increasingly integrated into chronic disease management through remote patient monitoring and consultation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. We did a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting effectiveness of telemedicine interventions for the management of patients with cardiovascular [...]

2023-02-22T15:29:01-04:00September 22nd, 2022|
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University of Colorado: University of Colorado Research Reveals That Telehealth Follow-Up After Gall Bladder Surgery Is Just As Effective As In-Person

University of Colorado: University of Colorado Research Reveals That Telehealth Follow-Up After Gall Bladder Surgery Is Just As Effective As In-Person A research study by the University of Colorado Department of Surgery shows that telehealth, which started as a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, has evolved into a time-saving step for patients recovering from [...]

2022-10-26T13:40:08-04:00September 21st, 2022|
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Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology: Telehealth in Speech and Language Therapy During The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology: Telehealth in Speech and Language Therapy During The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review This systematic review found that patients and therapists were more inclined to use telehealth for speech and language therapy. Beyond infection control, eliminating travel time, incorporating other health care advocates, and convenience delivering care in [...]

2022-10-26T13:36:25-04:00September 21st, 2022|
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Connected Care Updates – September 19

This update includes: Alliance for Connected Care and 375 organizations sent a letter to Senate Alliance comments on 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) New data on Medicare telehealth trends ASPE report on flexibilities in controlled substances prescribing and dispensing and notable research and news developments

2022-09-20T10:15:23-04:00September 19th, 2022|
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Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology: Child Neurology Telemedicine: Analyzing 14,820 Patient Encounters During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology: Child Neurology Telemedicine: Analyzing 14,820 Patient Encounters During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic Researchers from the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that, across nearly 50,000 visits, patients continued to use telemedicine effectively even with the reopening of outpatient clinics a [...]

2022-10-26T12:58:10-04:00September 16th, 2022|
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JAMA Health Forum: Receipt of Out-of-State Telemedicine Visits Among Medicare Beneficiaries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMA Health Forum: Receipt of Out-of-State Telemedicine Visits Among Medicare Beneficiaries During the COVID-19 Pandemic This study analyzed out-of-state telemedicine use among Medicare beneficiaries during the first half of 2021. The study found that nearly 40 percent of out-of-state visits were for primary care, while 25 percent were for mental health. Researchers found [...]

2022-10-26T12:52:40-04:00September 16th, 2022|
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Telehealth Trends

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Telehealth Trends The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new data that highlights trends in the use of telehealth services between January 1, 2020 and March 31, 2022. The data allows for analysis of telehealth utilization by quarter, state, and various demographic characteristics. The data [...]

2022-10-26T12:41:21-04:00September 15th, 2022|
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Alliance Submits Comments to the Proposed CY 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)

The Alliance for Connected Care submitted comments in response to the CMS Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Proposed Rule. The Alliance applauded the proposal to ensure the continuation of patient access to mental health services from hospital-based [...]

2022-09-18T19:07:49-04:00September 13th, 2022|
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