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91. The Role of Telehealth in Achieving a High Performing Rural Health System: Priorities in a Post-Pandemic System - Resources
Date: Feb 2023

Presents a review of the potential for expanded use of telehealth in rural America and the use of telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Examines the uses of telehealth in a high-performing rural health system. Expands on considerations outlined in the October 2020 publication The Evolving Landscape of National Telehealth Policies during a Public Health Emergency: Responsiveness to Rural Needs.

...telehealth in rural America and the use of telehealth services during the COVID-19 public...

92. Rural Health Care and Medicaid Telehealth Flexibilities, and Guidance Regarding Section 1009 of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (Pub. L. 115-271), entitled Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth - Resources
Date: Apr 2020

Discusses the benefits of utilizing telehealth services to expand access to Medicaid services in rural areas and the flexibility states have in covering these services. Provides guidance on options states have to receive federal reimbursement for substance use disorder treatments provided via telehealth services.

...Telehealth --- Discusses the benefits of utilizing telehealth services to expand access to Medicaid services in rural...

93. Medicare Beneficiary Use of Telehealth Visits: Early Data from the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Resources
Date: Jul 2020

Examines changes in Medicare in-person primary care visits and the use of telehealth services at the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Discusses how Medicare telehealth flexibilities implemented in response to COVID-19 impacted access to these services. Compares the percentage of primary care telehealth visits between rural and urban providers. Includes a county-level map displaying the percentage of primary care visits conducted via telehealth services in April 2020.

...telehealth services in April 2020. --- Medicare Beneficiary Use of Telehealth Visits: Early Data from the Start...

94. Changes in Access to Medication Treatment during COVID-19 Telehealth Expansion and Disparities in Telehealth Use for Medicare Beneficiaries with Opioid Use Disorder - Resources
Date: Jan 2022

Discusses policies that allow access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) via telehealth before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examines outpatient telehealth use and MOUD treatment among Medicare beneficiaries by dual eligibility status, rurality, and presence of comorbid health conditions between April-December 2020.

...Telehealth Expansion and Disparities in Telehealth Use for Medicare Beneficiaries with Opioid Use Disorder --- Discusses...

95. Issue Brief: Creating a High-value Telehealth Strategy - Resources
Date: Mar 2020

Explores how hospitals can use telehealth services to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Discusses approaches to deliver telehealth services and provides guidelines to consider when developing a telehealth strategy. Provides examples of how rural hospitals are using telehealth services to meet community needs.

...Telehealth Strategy --- Explores how hospitals can use telehealth services to improve patient outcomes and reduce...

96. Telehealth Has Played an Outsized Role Meeting Mental Health Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Resources
Date: Mar 2022

Explores usage of telehealth for physical and mental health outpatient visits between March 2019 and August 2021. Figure 3 shows use of mental health and substance use telehealth visits versus other outpatient telehealth visits, with rural versus urban comparisons. Includes a discussion about payment models for telehealth via private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

...telehealth visits versus other outpatient telehealth visits, with rural versus urban comparisons. Includes a discussion...

97. Experiences of Medicaid Programs and Health Centers in Implementing Telehealth - Resources
Date: 2019

Examines the experiences of 19 rural and urban Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and 7 state Medicaid programs with supporting and delivering telehealth. Addresses state Medicaid policies, telehealth models and types, barriers and facilitators for telehealth, and future plans. Identifies considerations for payers, policymakers, and FQHCs interested in telehealth implementation.

...telehealth. Addresses state Medicaid policies, telehealth models and types, barriers and facilitators for telehealth, and future...

98. Telehealth Parity Laws - Resources
Date: Aug 2016

Policy brief discussing federal and state activities related to telehealth, as well as Medicaid and private insurer reimbursement for telehealth services. Identifies the arguments in favor of and against paying for telehealth at parity with in-person care. Discusses the role telehealth can play in rural access to healthcare.

...Telehealth Parity Laws --- Policy brief discussing federal and state activities related to telehealth, as well...

99. Behavioral Healthcare Organizations' Experiences Related to Use of Telehealth as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Study - Resources
Date: Jun 2022

Study examining the experiences of substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health treatment service providers with telehealth based on surveys of 391 individuals on behalf of their organizations. Describes COVID-related experiences with telehealth, general telehealth experiences, and recommendations for continued telehealth delivery, including rural-specific insights and concerns.

...telehealth, general telehealth experiences, and recommendations for continued telehealth delivery, including rural-specific insights and concerns...

100. Rural Telehealth Toolkit - RHIhub - Toolkits
Reviewed: Jun 8, 2023

A step-by-step guide for identifying and implementing rural community telehealth programs. Includes evidence-based examples, promising models, program best practices, and resources you can adapt to fit your program's needs.

...Telehealth Toolkit - RHIhub --- A step-by-step guide for identifying and implementing rural community telehealth...