Posts by Dan Mountain
Rapidly changing Telehealth Reimbursement Policies
At Secure Telehealth, we have spent the last ten years with 50 different pages dedicated to the reimbursement policies of the 50 different states. Laws have been changing regularly that whole time, but nothing like these past few months. In March, when the stay at home orders due to the Covid-19 virus were enacted all…
Read MoreTelehealth in the time of Covid-19
“I think the genie’s out of the bottle on this one,” Seema Verma, the CMS administrator, said. “I think it’s fair to say that the advent of telehealth has been just completely accelerated, that it’s taken this crisis to push us to a new frontier, but there’s absolutely no going back.” (see the article from…
Read MoreUpdate from the Virginia Community Service Boards Conference in Richmond, VA
I enjoy attending these smaller, state wide conferences to see what kinds of challenges people are facing in the world of behavioral health and substance use treatment. I get new ideas for how our telehealth software can be used to help or fill a need. One converstation introduced me to a new area where Secure…
Read MoreIncrease in Commercial Payer Coverage for Telehealth
It is and exciting time for Technology in Health Care and other Industries. One exciting development is the increase in Commercial Insurance plans being willing to cover Telehealth services. I wanted to share to articles with you and let you know how continues to be a great time to add telehealth programs to your organization…
Read MoreUpdate from North Carolina
Greetings from Beautiful Pinehurst, NC. It is just about 60 degrees and sunny and just one of those days where you dread being inside, especially with world class golf courses within walking distance. Anyway, I am here at the i2i Center for Integrative Health conference for Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use…
Read MoreDEA to Launch Registration for E-Prescribing Controlled Substances
E-Prescribing Controlled Substances is one step closer to finally becoming a reality. According to Eric Wicklund, from mHealth Intelligence Media the DEA is finally moving forward with the Registration Process to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine. This is an important development in bringing Medical Assisted Treatment to more patients with from Substance Abuse Disorder. The…
Read MoreCustomer Spotlight – Grow your Business
Mind and Medicine Inc. led by Dr. Badalin Helvink has been a partner of Secure Telehealth for a while now. Dr. Helvink has used the Secure Live Video software for patients in their own homes and in clinics and has been able to reach out and help many people. Recently, they have decided to grow…
Read MoreTelehealth from the Patient’s home? In New Jersey you can.
Medicaid regulations regarding New Jersey Telehealth make no rules stating whether or not a health professional needs to be present with the patient during a live video session with their healthcare provider. This means that as a provider you can meet with a patient in his or her own home! At Secure Telehealth, we have…
Read MoreUpdate from Ohio Council Conference
Last week I was excited to join the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers at their annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio. We were there to help the attendees learn more about Ohio Telehealth procedures. We had a fantastic two days and I was able to connect with many who we currently partner…
Read MoreBig News for California
California has passed new laws requiring payment parity for Telehealth Sessions. In a series of laws signed into effect this month by California Governor Newsome, all telehealth sessions are being treated in the same manner as in person visits. This includes Medicaid as well as Private Insurance Companies. For more information on laws and changes…
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