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For some groups, including those with chronic conditions, higher telehealth usage may be related to higher use of care overall.

The move was inspired by the emotional and behavioral health struggles of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Providers will be able to send prior authorizations through Epic instead of using phone or fax.

Two block grant programs will disperse $1.5 billion each to states and territories, following supplementing funding of $2.5 billion.

The system has eliminated two diagnostic tests that have embedded race-based calculations for severity of illness and risk.

The company is reportedly considering making an at-home COVID-19-testing kit available in June, then possibly kits for other respiratory infections.

Using a technology platform for both providers and payers, Cedar says it is tackling a fragmented billing system.

The drug manufacturers have placed restrictions on the program that have resulted in overcharges, HRSA says.

Attendees, exhibitors, speakers and staff will need to verify that they're fully vaccinated to gain entry to the HIMSS21 campus in Las Vegas. HIMSS will offer more guidance soon on proof and validation, including potential digital apps.

The gap in service utilization due to the PHE may have a substantial impact on long-term health outcomes, the agency found.