The National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC) has taken an in-depth look at the future of Telehealth in a new industry report.
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The National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC), an organization for healthcare professionals in the US, announced the release of a new report. Its research looks into the uptake of Telehealth since the beginning of COVID-19.
This latest announcement aims to educate practices about reaching their patients remotely while remaining compliant with US regulations.
The paper is called “Telehealth: Before, Now, and After PHE”. Research within the report highlights that Telehealth’s uptake has significantly increased since the pandemic was first declared a public health emergency (PHE).
The report also points back to an NSCHBC Edge Podcast episode from February 2021: “Are You All In on Telehealth, or Is This a Stop Gap During the PHE?”. In the show, the organization discussed possible barriers that could stop institutions from maximizing this technology. Speakers also talked about how to prepare for possible changes to reimbursement and coverage.
US regulations are also noted and discussed. These include geographic requirement waivers as part of the CARES act during the pandemic, in addition to the PHE declaration.
The report also points at how many current regulations are temporary. It looks into how long it might take for governments to alter permanent legislation once the pandemic has subsided.
Beyond compliance, the NSCHBC also talks about ways that Telehealth might continue to play a role post-pandemic. Commercial plans are discussed, as well as patients’ willingness to adopt the technology in the long term.
The release of “Telehealth: Before, Now, and After PHE” is in line with the NSCHBC’s commitment to offering advice to consultants that serve companies within the healthcare sector.
The NSCHBC was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It serves consultants across numerous healthcare sub-sectors, including dental management and business. The organization offers certification and monthly webinars, plus other free resources, to help healthcare professionals improve their industry knowledge.
Commenting on the release of the report, a company spokesperson said: “Since the beginning of COVID-19, we’ve seen the world become more digitized. As hospitals have needed to reshuffle resources, Telehealth has played more of an essential role. With vaccines rolling out, we felt it was vital to look at the technology’s future within the industry.”
Readers interested in looking at “Telehealth: Before, Now, and After PHE” can visit the NSCHBC News Page to access the document.