Telehealth
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to continue periodic post-payment reviews and provider education to ensure Medicare claims for telehealth services meet program requirements, and to ensure Medicare contractors implement all planned claims edits.
The Medical University of South Carolina has proven particularly adept at generating clear value for its affiliate partners and itself.
Also in this week’s roundup: A Georgia medical center uses tech and touch to help NICU patients, and airlines embrace the idea of healthier flying.
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems VNA Home Health Hospice | South Portland, ME
In 2006, Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (EMHS) began merging its homecare and hospice agencies under one umbrella, completing a full merger statewide in 2015 when all became known as VNA Home Health Hospice. VNA offers…
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds yesterday signed legislation expanding access to mental health services in the state.
President Trump today signed into law an omnibus appropriations bill funding federal discretionary programs through September.
The $1.3 trillion bill, released last night after an agreement by congressional leaders and the White House, includes $88.1 billion for Department of Health and Human Services programs, a $10.1 billion increase from fiscal year 2017.
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center | Friday Harbor, WA
Situated on San Juan Island, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is a 10-bed critical access hospital with primary care and specialty clinics, a cancer center, and a 24-hour emergency department. PeaceHealth Peace Island is part of…
Acadia Hospital | Bangor, ME
A member of the Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (EMHS), Acadia Hospital is a non-profit acute care psychiatric hospital employing more than
600 professionals. Acadia Hospital serves the entire state of Maine, providing care for children, adolescents, and adults…
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission today released its March report to Congress, which focuses on Medicaid managed care, telehealth in Medicaid, and disproportionate share hospital allotments to states.