Telemedicine Funding in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Bill: Emerging Details & Strategic Thinking ATA Submits Request for Additional Medicare Reimbursement
Video Broadcasts from ATA 2009
ATA and the Home Care Information Network are pleased to share lively discussions with industry leaders from ATA’s 14th Annual International Meeting & Exposition.
There is a great deal of money at stake in the stimulus act and people who have up-to-date information will have a significant advantage in securing those funds. ATA is committed to keeping our members informed. This videocast includes the latest information from federal funding agencies. A free archived version of this videocast is available in ATA Members-Only Section.
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The Impact of The Current Economic Climate On Telemedicine And Related HIT
Christopher McFadden, Managing Director of Healthcare Principal Investments for Goldman Sachs, provides observations and information pertaining to the current economy and its effect on public and private investments, reimbursement and the growth of telemedicine and related HIT services.
Telemedicine Stimulus Package Central
ATA has created a website resource center on the 2009 Economic Stimulus Package, with information on telemedicine-specific funding mandates, grant opportunities and agency contacts. Members can also view recordings for all past stimulus-related video-casts. This is a special resource, exclusive for ATA members.
Telemedicine Buyer's Guide
Are you in the market for telemedicine? The ATA Buyer's Guide is a list of member companies who have products and services in the telemedicine industry.
ATA has formally requested several CPT codes to be added to the list of medical services that can receive reimbursement under Medicare. The request, submitted to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), asked for approval of codes related to providing services to patients residing in skilled nursing facilities. The agency will consider the request and include their response in their annual physician fee schedule announcement in late summer of this year.
Telemedicine in the News