Telehealth
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.
In the first of four webinars, Priya Bathija, AHA Policy reviewed the strategies for virtual care/telehealth.
Also in this week’s roundup: Intermountain Healthcare’s efforts to extend medical services outside of traditional hospital walls; and a new survey showing more patients wanting access to digital health care.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a pilot telehealth program that will give veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder remote access to psychotherapy and related services.
On Feb. 9, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, a massive budget bill containing a number of priorities important to hospitals and health systems. In addition to funding the government until March 23, the bill also raises the debt ceiling and sets…
On February 9, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, a massive budget bill containing a number of priorities important to hospitals and health systems. In addition to funding the government until March 23, the bill also raises the debt ceiling and…