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1. Building Telehealth Equity: Insights From the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Date: Jul 10, 2024

A new telehealth study done by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Connected Nation Michigan provides insights into how tribal members use telehealth, what barriers exist, and attitudes toward telehealth. The study identifies ways tribal health clinics can expand telehealth efforts, identifies unmet demand, and addresses concerns that may prevent tribe members from adopting telehealth services. Source: Connected Nation.

...Telehealth Equity: Insights From the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians --- A new telehealth...

2. VA: CHAMPVA Coverage of Audio-Only Telehealth, Mental Health Services, and Cost Sharing for Certain Contraceptive Services and Contraceptive Products Approved, Cleared, or Granted by FDA
Date: Apr 30, 2024

Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amending its medical regulations regarding Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) coverage. This rule removes the exclusion of audio-only telehealth visits. This rule also removes quantitative limitations on outpatient mental health visits and cost-sharing requirements for contraceptive services and contraceptive products approved, cleared, or granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This rule is effective May 30, 2024. Source: Federal Register.

...Telehealth, Mental Health Services, and Cost Sharing for Certain Contraceptive Services and Contraceptive Products Approved...

3. CMS Proposes New Payments for Digital Health Under CY2025 PFS Draft Rule
Date: Jul 11, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed calendar year 2025 physician fee schedule rule includes new payments and coverage for digital health and telehealth services. The draft rule contains significant provisions for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers and gives opioid treatment programs more flexibility in their use of telehealth services. Source: Fierce Healthcare.

...telehealth services. The draft rule contains significant provisions for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified...

4. Broader Telemedicine Access Coming to Pennsylvania
Date: Jun 26, 2024

Discusses Pennsylvania legislation which will require public and private insurers to cover telehealth services. Notes the importance of telehealth for ensuring access to healthcare services in rural Pennsylvania, where 15 hospitals have closed in the last 5 years. Source: The Center Square.

...telehealth services. Notes the importance of telehealth for ensuring access to healthcare services in rural...

5. Rural and Reservation Health Providers Face Major Hurdles in South Dakota
Date: Jun 20, 2024

Features the perspectives of rural and tribal healthcare providers on rural health challenges and disparities. Explores possible solutions including increased funding, expanded telehealth services, and mobile clinics. Highlights the role of partnerships and community collaboration in providing care for South Dakotans living in rural and tribal areas. Source: South Dakota News Watch.

...telehealth services, and mobile clinics. Highlights the role of partnerships and community collaboration in providing...

6. Biden-Harris Administration Launching Initiative to Build Multi-state Social Worker Licensure Compact to Increase Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Address Workforce Shortages
Date: Jul 16, 2024

Outlines new investment by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support the creation of a multi-state licensure compact, allowing social workers to practice across state lines without applying for multiple licenses. Notes the potential impacts of the licensure compact on rural communities by easing provider shortages and expanding telehealth service availability. Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

...telehealth service availability. Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. --- View more Biden-Harris...

7. AHRQ: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Date: Jul 1, 2024

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is allowing an additional 30 days for comments on proposed updates to the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) – Household and Medical Provider Components (MEPS-HC). Proposed changes include wording changes that will help identify telehealth utilization and access, as well as maintain consistency between Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems 5.1 and MEPS-HC questionnaire items. Comments are due by July 31, 2024. Source: Federal Register.

...telehealth utilization and access, as well as maintain consistency between Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers...

8. Rural RPM Program Is a Lifeline for Pregnant Women
Date: Jul 3, 2024

Discusses how a remote patient monitoring program in northern Minnesota is increasing access to care and resources for rural pregnant women. Details the program's structure and highlights the use of in-home telehealth appointments, physical monitoring equipment, and arranging transportation for in-person care. Source: HealthLeaders Media.

...telehealth appointments, physical monitoring equipment, and arranging transportation for in-person care. Source: HealthLeaders Media...

9. Lacking State Funding, Rural Schools Struggle to Provide Remote Health Care
Date: Jun 5, 2024

Presents overview of a New York state program that offered reimbursement for school-based telehealth services from 2017 through 2021. Describes the impact of the program on rural students and school districts, and current efforts by legislators to secure additional funding for the program. Source: New York Focus.

...telehealth services from 2017 through 2021. Describes the impact of the program on rural students...

10. Virtual Reality for Veteran TelePain Management
Date: Jun 11, 2024

Describes the use of virtual reality tools in telehealth to accommodate rural veterans, among others, in pain management. Source: VA News.

...telehealth to accommodate rural veterans, among others, in pain management. Source: VA News. --- View more...