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06.09.20

COVID-19 Prompts Expanded Telehealth Reimbursement for FQHCs and RHCs

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create barriers to in-person care, there has been increased focus on enabling the delivery of healthcare services through telehealth.


06.03.20

Telehealth Boom Times During COVID-19: Implications for Pharma

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase “the doctor will see you now” has taken on a whole new meaning. More than ever, being seen by the doctor now involves looking into a screen of some kind.


05.05.20

Tracking Telehealth Changes State-by-State in Response to COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the United States, states, payors and providers are looking for ways to expand access to telehealth services. Improving access to telehealth is an essential tool in ensuring patients are able to access the healthcare services they need in as safe ...


04.09.20

CMS Issues Interim Final Rule on Medicare/Medicaid Policy in Response to COVID-19 Interim Final Rule

On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule with comment period outlining new flexibilities to pre-existing Medicare and Medicaid payment policies and provider regulations in the midst of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).


04.02.20

Providers Gain Substantial Flexibility under New 1135 Waivers

On March 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) swept aside dozens of federal healthcare requirements using its emergency waiver authority under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (SSA).


03.18.20

Telehealth Service Expansion Related to COVID-19

Congress, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), states and private payers have all acted over the past 10 days to dramatically expand access to telehealth services.


03.17.20

COVID-19: Health System Policy and Guidance on Selected Issues (as of March 16, 2020)

To help our clients and friends navigate a complex and rapidly changing policy and market landscape, Manatt Health is providing this summary of current developments or considerations related to selected issues for health systems as of Monday, March 16, 2020. 


01.27.20

Estimating the ROI of Telehealth Programs

The literature speaking to the ROI of telehealth is decidedly mixed.


10.22.19

New Webinar: How Can You Estimate the ROI of Telehealth Programs?

Healthcare providers are increasingly deploying telehealth capabilities that will extend services to patients in rural areas, provide high-quality care to individuals with complex conditions and reduce costs associated with unnecessary emergency department usage.


09.24.19

A Framework for Evaluating the ROI of Telehealth

The return on investment (ROI) of telehealth programs can vary dramatically among organizations.