As 2015 comes to a close and we all enjoy a little egg nog and time with family and friends, we took a look back at how the growing adoption of telemedicine and related technologies made news in 2015. Not surprisingly, this year was full of breakthroughs and hints at what is yet to come. … Read More
Austin, TX – December 15, 2015 – Chiron Health, Inc., a leading provider of HIPAA-compliant video visit telemedicine software and reimbursement services, today announced that the company has raised a $2.3 million seed round and has released an iPhone and iPad app for patients. “The telemedicine industry has been experiencing enormous growth over the last … Read More
It has been said that everything old is new again. When it comes to the delivery of healthcare, this is true, and the new version is even better. Old fashioned house calls have been replaced by doctors visits via video, bringing new efficiency to the most convenient approach for patients. Let’s Face it, Going to … Read More
We just released a new feature to let you view and know a patient’s status within the Chiron Health platform. You can use this feature to see whether a or not a patient has logged into Chiron Health and are getting ready for the appointment. Within the appointment queue, you are now able to see … Read More
In an important step forward for telemedicine, the country’s largest health insurer, UnitedHealthcare recently announced that they are putting remote video visits via telemedicine technology on par with an in-person visit to the doctor’s office. Although they have partnered with just three telemedicine companies to provide the visits, they have effectively put their stamp of … Read More
The United States experiences epidemics of seasonal flu each year. This time of year is called “flu season” for a reason. Flu outbreaks can happen as early as October and can last as late as May. The CDC estimates that between 5% and 20% of the U.S. population comes down with the flu each year, … Read More
It’s that time of year again. The malls are packed, the poor UPS guy is pondering another line of work, and we’re all reminding each other to be merry. You may be thinking a lot about what your kids want for Christmas, but it’s a good time to think about what your patients may want … Read More
The intersection of medicine and technology can be a confusing place. Policy makers, vendors and advocacy groups often use imprecise language or throw out technical terms inconsistently. I’m sure we’re guilty of this from time to time. Although the terms telemedicine and telehealth are often used interchangeably, there is a distinction between the two. Telehealth … Read More
Billing for telemedicine is now even easier with Chiron Health. With the new Export Billing Details feature, you can export and download all filing details from our platform for patients seen by video visit. Now it’s easy to share details with billing staff and ensure all appointments are billed correctly. To export appointment details … Read More
Telemedicine’s role in healthcare delivery is rapidly evolving. Laws, physician’s codes and payer policies are changing all the time. It can be difficult to keep up. In addition to this blog, there are some organizations and very useful online resources that can help keep you apprised of this shifting landscape. Here are a few that … Read More
