Telehealth Perceptions Vary Among Black Veterans with Chronic Pain

mHealth Intelligence: Telehealth Perceptions Vary Among Black Veterans with Chronic Pain  Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and the US Department of Veterans Affairs described telehealth perceptions among Black Veterans with chronic pain, which included both positive and negative experiences and views. Through qualitative interviews, researchers found that a few patients identified positive experiences with telehealth early in [...]

2023-06-05T15:30:41-04:00May 11th, 2023|

Exploring Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Within Telehealth

Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership: Exploring Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Within Telehealth The Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP) released a white paper providing background on the use of telehealth services prior to and during the COVID-19 PHE. The purpose of the paper was to identify fraud schemes that take advantage of increased telehealth usage. The paper reviews [...]

2023-06-05T15:18:07-04:00May 10th, 2023|

Rates of Telemedicine Visits During COVID-19 Pandemic

AJMC: Rates of Telemedicine Visits During COVID-19 Pandemic A new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that older Medicaid beneficiaries had significantly higher telemedicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with younger beneficiaries. The purpose of the study was to examine changes in telemedicine and in-person health service use during the COVID-19 pandemic [...]

2023-06-05T15:20:41-04:00May 9th, 2023|

Telemedicine Adoption in an NCI-Designated Cancer Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Report on Patient Experience of Care

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN): Telemedicine Adoption in an NCI-Designated Cancer Center During the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Report on Patient Experience of Care Researchers from the Moffitt Cancer Center conducted a study to assess patient experiences with telemedicine visits after the initial pandemic period, finding patients rank telemedicine superior for [...]

2023-06-05T15:22:33-04:00May 8th, 2023|

Connected Care Updates – May 8

This update includes: DEA Revises Telemedicine Prescribing Guidelines DEA Statement on COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities  Johns Hopkins Presses CMS to Extend Telehealth Supervision By Residents and notable research and news developments

2023-05-23T10:52:30-04:00May 8th, 2023|

Telehealth Experiences and Preferences Among Californians with Low Incomes

California Health Care Foundation: Telehealth Experiences and Preferences Among Californians with Low Incomes The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) engaged NORC at the University of Chicago to recruit and interview Californians with low incomes who reflect the diversity of the state. Although interviewees report different levels of comfort, satisfaction, and future interest in [...]

2023-06-05T15:13:41-04:00May 3rd, 2023|

Expanding Audiology Services Through Telehealth Enabled Partnerships

The Hearing Journal: Expanding Audiology Services Through Telehealth Enabled Partnerships  Hearing loss is a widespread health condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, there is a severe shortage of formally trained hearing professionals to identify and treat the increasing needs. Audiology services can be extended by actively partnering with a number of other allied [...]

2023-06-05T15:12:19-04:00May 2nd, 2023|

Connected Care Updates – May 1

This update includes: Bipartisan letter to protect coverage of telehealth flexibilities House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on excepted benefits Introduction of the Expanding Care in the Home and notable research and news developments

2023-05-03T17:50:13-04:00May 1st, 2023|
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