Telehealth
The coming year is going to show where AI's practical use cases are going to be in healthcare, say editors from HIMSS Media brands Healthcare Finance News, Healthcare IT News and MobiHealthNews.
The continuation of flexibilities for telehealth and acute hospital care at home rides on federal spending bill.
Extension of other PHE waivers for telehealth and remote monitoring awaits action by Congress before the end of this year.
The intent of prior authorization - to make efficient use of health resources - has not worked, says Peter Ax of UpScriptHealth.
The company says there's opportunity to enhance its value proposition in the realm of virtual care.
Beginning this month, Cigna members can connect for urgent care from board-certified doctors without phone or video.
Telehealth for mental health conditions, which account for half of telehealth claims, fell in most areas of the country.