Telehealth
The technology is helping facility operators provide faster, more personalized service
The rule would increase the availability of mental health, specialty and general clinical care for all beneficiaries.
ProviderMatch for Access Centers will help the call center boost efficiency by consolidating scheduling workflows into a single solution, Kyruus says.
But it's not just about saving money; patient satisfaction rises with the use as well.
HealthMine surveyed 750 patients and 73 percent said their health plan doesn't seem to understand their needs.
For starters, secure C-suite support: It's not enough to listen to employees and departments when planning mHealth initiatives, IBM says.
The health system has been using telehealth to reduce emergency room wait times and power its telestroke peer-to-peer physician consult program.
Program cements two payment tracks and "pick your pace" approach while setting aside money to support small practices.
HIMSS supports contracting requirement while the Federation of American Hospitals suggests pushing back the program.
This summer, the federal government directed $1.4 million to five pilot projects located in southwest Virginia as well as Tennessee and Kentucky.