A majority of people are ready to open their doors to healthcare at home, and nearly all payors agree that health at home is often more cost-effective than treatment in a facility, according to a new report from CareCentrix.
The federal government introduced a proposed rule recently that would, if finalized, make permanent at least some of the emergency telehealth flexibilities implemented during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, while potentially allowing a greater frequency of remote nursing home interventions.
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Harmonic Bionics Inc will be hosting live virtual demos of the company’s new upper body robotic rehabilitation system, Harmony SHR, it announces. Register here to participate.
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Certain telehealth rehabilitation treatments can be effective in addressing cognitive deficits associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to researchers from Kessler Foundation and University of Alabama.
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Medicare coverage for telehealth with Motus devices is now allowing patients to regain access to healthcare, Motus Nova reports.
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CMS is expanding its list of audio-only telephone services covered by Medicare as well as making several other updates to telehealth coverage, Becker’s Spine Review reports.
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Net Health offers a free webinar to help rehab therapists in hospitals and private practice set up telehealth services. View the webinar on demand.
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Prospero Health, a team-based home health care company, has partnered with GrandPad, the first purpose-built tablet for people over 75, to improve access to care for vulnerable seniors during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Net Health announces it is now offering a telehealth option with its ReDoc powered by xfit and its WoundExpert electronic health records (EHRs).
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CMS [recently] issued various regulatory changes to further support hospitals’, physicians’ and other healthcare organizations’ capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding Medicare coverage of telehealth visits, Becker’s Hospital Review reports.
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The School of Occupational Therapy at the University of Indianapolis has developed a creative solution for Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) students to complete their required fieldwork, it reports.
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VitalTech announces it is offering senior living and long-term care facilities free telehealth access, allowing residents and caregivers full access to its VitalCare platform.
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Opear MD, a New York-based house calls company, announces a series of measures to make in-home medical diagnoses and treatment services more accessible.
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As senior living communities move to limit residents’ exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Constant Companion’s Q Tablet for Telehealth is being deployed to independent and assisted living communities nationwide to help older adults receive non-emergency care while avoiding risky trips to the doctor’s office or hospital.
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The national emergency declaration on March 13 opened the door for skilled nursing facilities to accept hospital patients who are less severely ill and make beds available for patients in serious condition. Read the full statement at cms.gov.
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VitalTech, a company offering connected care, digital health and remote patient monitoring, reports it is expanding its services with the acquisition of Breezie, a multitiered tablet-based platform that drives senior engagement and compliance.
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XRHealth, formerly known as VRHealth, announces the opening of reportedly the first virtual reality (VR) telehealth clinic. Patients can now obtain virtual reality treatment without leaving their homes.
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