This live episode from the 7th Annual Heath IT + Revenue Cycle Conference features Carol Yarbrough, Telehealth Business Operations Manager at UCSF Medical Center. Here, she discusses issues that are top of mind to her, what excites her most about her career, and more.
Summary
Discussing Top Issues in Telehealth with Carol Yarbrough
UC San Francisco Medical Center's Telehealth Business Operations Manager, Carol Yarbrough, is passionate about providing telehealth services to patients in their homes. In a live episode from the 7th Annual Heath IT + Revenue Cycle Conference, she shared some top-of-mind issues and what excites her the most about her career.
Telehealth Licensure Issues
Currently, Yarbrough is focusing on licensure issues as they relate to telehealth. With more and more providers now delivering health care services virtually, it's essential to ensure that they can do so legally and within state and federal regulations. Yarbrough shared that telehealth licensure issues are particularly challenging since there are different rules for every state.
New Modality of Care
One of the things that excite Yarbrough in her career is the new modalities of care that are emerging, such as remote patient monitoring (RPM) and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM). These new modalities allow for better patient outcomes and satisfaction by allowing them to receive care in the comfort of their own homes. As technology advances, these modalities will continue to evolve and provide patients with even more options for their healthcare.
2023 E/M Guidelines and Telehealth
Another issue that Yarbrough is currently focused on is the 2023 E/M guidelines as they relate to telehealth. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes that define the complexity of a medical visit are changing, and telehealth is becoming increasingly important in providing care. The new guidelines will allow for payment structures that align with telehealth services, allowing for better reimbursement and making telehealth more accessible for providers.
Conclusion
Overall, Carol Yarbrough's passion for telehealth is evident in her focus on providing quality care to patients in their homes. Her dedication to tackling the challenges that come with licensing issues and keeping up with evolving guidelines, all while remaining excited about the new modalities of care, is what makes her an integral part of the UC San Francisco Medical Center team.
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This episode aired on 10/05/2022 and can be listened here.
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