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Reimbursed Cancer Coaching via CPT 96156 in Value-Based Plans

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  Reimbursed Cancer Coaching via CPT 96156 in Value-Based Plans Table of Contents What is Cancer Coaching? Understanding CPT Code 96156 Why Value-Based Plans Are Embracing It Billing Insights: How Providers Use It Real Patient Stories from Cancer Coaching What is Cancer Coaching? Cancer coaching isn’t just a feel-good buzzword — it’s becoming an integral part of modern survivorship care. Imagine having a supportive guide who helps you understand your diagnosis, coordinate treatments, and cope with emotional stress — that’s what a cancer coach does. These sessions are structured, evidence-based, and tailored to each patient’s needs. Increasingly, they’re recognized by insurance providers not as luxury, but as necessity. This form of cancer care coaching is especially beneficial during survivorship. Understanding CPT Code 96156 The cornerstone of reimbursement here is CPT 96156 . This code refers to "Health behavior assessment, or re-assessment, u...

Digital Therapeutics Apps Covered by TRICARE

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  Digital Therapeutics Apps Covered by TRICARE As digital health continues to evolve, more TRICARE beneficiaries—active duty members, veterans, and dependents—are gaining access to FDA-cleared digital therapeutics (DTx) apps as part of their covered benefits. These clinically validated apps go far beyond fitness trackers or meditation tools—they deliver evidence-based interventions via smartphones or tablets and are prescribed just like medications or physical therapy. With TRICARE recognizing the value of digital tools in behavioral health, chronic disease management, and neurological conditions, a new era of accessible, at-home treatment is emerging for military families. 📌 Table of Contents What Are Digital Therapeutics (DTx)? How TRICARE Evaluates and Covers DTx Top DTx Apps Covered by TRICARE How to Access a DTx App Through TRICARE Benefits for Military Families and Veterans What Are Digital Therapeutics (DTx)? Digital therapeutics are soft...