Medicare and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
(Source – www.ssa.gov/blog) With the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), being informed about your Medicare coverage is more important than ever.
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Telehealth visits up 312% in New York, causing major lag times
(By Mackenzie Garrity for Becker’s Hospital Review) Telehealth services have seen a 312 percent increase in demand from New York patients
Read moreUnitedHealthcare expands access to virtual care: 6 things to know
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealthcare this week announced several measures to expand virtual care access for its members, including
Read moreMedicare expands telehealth services during pandemic
It was announced on March 17th that Medicare is expanding coverage for telemedicine nationwide so that millions of American seniors
Read moreSurge in patients overwhelms telehealth services amid coronavirus pandemic
(By Erin Brodwin and Casey Ross for STAT) Telehealth services are sagging under the weight of an unprecedented surge in
Read moreTeladoc Health virtual visits spike 50% in the past week amid coronavirus spread
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Teladoc Health on March 13 announced that patient visit volume rose 50 percent over the
Read moreMedicare exploring ways to enable reimbursement for telehealth Diabetes Prevention Programs
In response to a letter sent late last October by 19 senators, CMS officials are reportedly looking at allowing Medicare
Read more75% of Gen Z — and half of baby boomers — make healthcare transactions online
(By Andrea Park for Becker’s Hospital Review) While retail and banking have led the way in delivering digital experiences that
Read moreOwners of telemedicine companies charged in $56M Medicare fraud scheme
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Reinaldo Wilson and Jean Wilson, the owners of telemedicine companies Advantage Choice Care
Read moreFlu outbreaks may be key to widespread use of telehealth
(By Andrea Park for Becker’s Hospital Review) Though studies have shown virtual care services are still not used by the
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