ATA’s live event return to Boston. This week the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) conference, charmingly titled “What Now? Creating Opportunity in a Time of Uncertainty,” returned to a live format event in Boston. For those wondering, the event title relates to 'reimbursement uncertainties, workflow challenges, and investments needed.' Most of the exhibitor list of companies' focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of provider workflow and businesses. But some offered innovation for patients, whether in virtual visits and care, vital sign measurement, and improvements to patient experience. One might note that individuals 55 and older account for more than half of healthcare spending, with costs rising with age. Here are five from the ATA event, content from vendor websites:
BOSTON, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biofourmis, a global leader in virtual care and digital medicine, today announced it has surpassed unicorn status with a $300 milli
Covid-19 fallout pushed the care industries into the home. A sweeping set of changes from that time that may have appeared temporary. But a number of these changes are likely permanent. Telehealth vs. in-person: the Covid-19 public health emergency declaration to reimburse doctors for providing telehealth services for Medicare recipients has been repeatedly renewed. Bills are in Congress will make it permanent. Medical practices are now offering choices to patients – in person or telehealth? Home care vs. assisted living – the demand is for home care. Hospitals continue to close, especially in rural areas. Acute care delivery at home for Medicare recipients has been endorsed by the American Hospital Association – and bills supporting it may pass. Finally, the CMS-created codes for remote patient monitoring (RPM) can be used for reimbursement of chronic disease monitoring services.