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Navigating COVID-19 as a nation continues to be a daily struggle, but over the last few weeks, we have embraced several positive changes in regards to telehealth and access. With President Trump’s leadership and support of appropriate funding, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded access to services in regards to Medicare specifically.
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The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act was signed on Friday by President Trump. This will provide $8.3 billion to combat the Coronavirus(COVID-19), a staggering $5.8 billion more than the President had originally requested. Funding is slated to supplement the Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Public Health and Social Services, the Centers for Disease Control, the Small Business Administration, the Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. In addition, it will aid with vaccine development, medical supplies, and public health organizations and agencies.
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On the morning post Super Tuesday, it’s likely the entire country is buzzing about the future. But, with the potential looming pandemic we have hovering over us, we must be especially mindful of how political decisions impact our citizens health and safety. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) calls for an emergency supplemental appropriations bill that will combat the coronavirus (COVID-19). The bill, if passed by Congress, will provide adequate funding for response to COVID-19. They outlined five key areas where the funding would be allocated:
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How do we respond adequately in a crisis? What if the patients that are critically ill are located in rural areas and/or on isolation precautions? With the current coronavirus outbreak, there are legitimate reasons to explore Telehealth options.
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How many of us reminisce about going to the pharmacy counter where the pharmacist would whip up something for your ailment while you grabbed a grilled cheese sandwich and a milk shake ? Those memories of interacting with a pharmacist that cares enough about you to ask about your mother are unfortunately a thing of the past.
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Speech therapists often struggle to balance their time appropriately. While most speech therapists understand the importance of spending quality time with their patients, this becomes more difficult with multiple patients scheduled throughout the day. This is especially true for speech therapists that see a lot of school and college aged students.
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Mental illness impacts 20% of American adults over the age of 18, and one in 25 Americans will suffer from a severe mental illness in their lifetime. With more than 11 million mentally ill in the U.S. and four million of those untreated, we have hit a crisis level.
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In a recent ruling, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new Common Procedural Technology (CPT) codes for a variety of telehealth covered services, including for the treatment of opioid abuse disorder.
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On December 10, Let’s Talk Interactive’s founder and CEO, Art Cooksey, testified before the Florida State House Judiciary Committee about the importance of addressing mental health services in the criminal justice system.
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Let's Talk Interactive and its HIPAA-compliant online software was featured at Howard Technology's annual symposium this month as their core telehealth partner.
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