Millions of low-income Americans will receive Internet access rebates under new $7 billion broadband stimulus plan By Tony Romm Dec. 22, 2020 at 1:21 p.m. EST A massive coronavirus aid package approved by Congress late Monday sets aside $7 billion to help Americans connect to high-speed Internet and pay their monthly bills, marking one of the most…
Verma says value-based care models haven’t made good return on investment by Robert King | Oct 13, 2020 3:20pm Seema Verma, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), said that some value-based care payment models did not generate enough savings and quality outcomes. Her remarks Tuesday during HLTH’s virtual conference come a few…
Telehealth Race Kicks Into Gear As Amwell IPO Cashes In On Coronavirus Boom Sep 17,2020 Katie JenningsForbes Staff Healthcare I am a staff writer covering healthcare. Email me at kjennings@forbes.com Telehealth company Amwell surged in its first day of trading, exemplifying how hungry both the public and private markets are to invest in the sector…
Trump signs executive order to cement rural telehealth services: 3 things to know Jackie Drees On Aug. 3, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expand access to telehealth services in rural communities and make certain services permanent once the COVID-19 public emergency ends. Three things to know: To increase telehealth services and accessibility…
Bipartisan senators call for making telehealth expansion permanent post-coronavirus BY CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO – 06/15/20 04:48 PM EDT A group of 30 senators from both sides of the aisle on Monday urged leadership to make permanent the expansion of telehealth services that has been undertaken during the coronavirus pandemic. The letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority…
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CMS Expands COVID-19 Telehealth Reimbursement to Therapists, Phone Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has once again expanded telehealth and mHealth reimbursement during the COVID-19 crisis, including coverage for more care providers and services delivered by audio-only phones. By Eric Wicklund May 01, 2020 – Federal officials are once again relaxing the rules for telehealth…
7 Ways HR Can Celebrate National Nutrition Month Alan Kohll Contributor March is National Nutrition Month. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics introduced this campaign in an effort to encourage Americans to make informed nutritional choices and promote healthy eating and exercise habits. The theme of 2018’s National Nutrition Month is “Go Further with Food.”…
