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Policy and Legislation

By Susan Morse | 05:17 pm | August 11, 2020
Rural providers can pursue care transformation, such as expanding telehealth to allow the beneficiary's place of residence to be an originating site.  
Strains in the supply chain include reagents, swabs, plastics, viral transport media and personal protection equipment.
By Susan Morse | 10:01 am | August 11, 2020
The plans include details on reaching vulnerable populations including minorities, immunocompromised individuals and older adults. 
By Susan Morse | 04:17 pm | August 10, 2020
The Energy and Commerce Committee calls for a reporting as AHIP says the next half-year could bring higher costs as the amount of care increases.
By Susan Morse | 11:49 am | August 08, 2020
Health plans in the Affordable Care Act market are already required to cover preexisting conditions.
By Susan Morse | 07:10 pm | August 07, 2020
Reform efforts must be coupled with significant and targeted investment to bridge the digital divide, says Dr. Jason Tibbels of Teladoc. 
By Kat Jercich | 10:43 am | August 07, 2020
Providers say there are a number of logistical, regulatory and educational hurdles that must be overcome for telehealth to reach its potential.
By Susan Morse | 06:23 pm | August 06, 2020
The order could disrupt the global pharmaceutical supply chain, jeopardizing the ability to respond to COVID-19, PhRMA says.
By HIMSS | 09:37 am | August 06, 2020
President Trump says telehealth is here to stay. But what exactly does that mean?
Other rules update coverage requirements, eliminate post-admission physician evaluations and allow non-physician practitioners to meet with patients.