Telemedicine 2020
In this Special Coronavirus Edition we have news from GlobalMed, American Telemedicine Association, Amwell, Bluestream, CirrusMD, Kareo, KNB Communications, Teledaddy and more.
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FCC Approves First Set of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Applications
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau approved six funding applications for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Health care providers in some of the hardest hit areas like New York will use this $3.23 million in funding to provide telehealth services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Accelerated Expansion of Telemedicine Needs Strong Governance and Change Management
By Peyman Zand – The arrival of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing measures has ensured that telemedicine is here to stay. Hospitals and clinics are enabling telehealth visits to their providers as quickly as possible.
More HIPAA and Telehealth
By Matt Fisher – As the telehealth flood gates are being opened, privacy and security considerations still remain. HIPAA will continue to lurk in the background even with the OCR pre-announcing the exercise of discretion to not enforce telehealth related violations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FCC Adopts $200 Million COVID-19 Telehealth Program
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt a $200 million telehealth program to support healthcare providers responding to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Congress appropriated the funds as part of the CARES Act.
Can Insurance Companies Choose Your Telehealth Vendor?
By Luke Kistler – Telemedicine reimbursement is a notoriously complex topic. Policies tend to vary between states, payers, procedure codes and other factors; a variety of myths and misperceptions can complicate virtual health strategy even more.
Telemedicine 2020 – Coronavirus Edition
In this Special Coronavirus Edition we have news from GlobalMed, Rhinogram Telehealth, American Well, Teladoc Health, MobileSmith Health, American Telemedicine Association, Atrium Health, VitalTech, Carbon Health and more.
Regulatory Developments: COVID19 Disruption
By Matt Fisher – The declaration of COVID19 as a pandemic and the United States declaring a national emergency to help contain and enhance treatment access have resulted in a number of changes to ease potential regulatory burdens or barriers in healthcare.
OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications
The OCR will exercise its enforcement discretion and will waive potential penalties for HIPAA violations against health care providers that serve patients through everyday communications technologies during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency.