Telehealth
While telehealth use has skyrocketed these last few years, our laws have not kept up.
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights Oct. 18 released a resource for health care providers who choose to educate patients about telehealth privacy and security, noting that the HIPAA rules do not require it.
AHA voices support for the CONNECT for Health Act, legislation that would increase patient access to telehealth services while removing barriers to adoption.
The AHA voices support of the CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 (S. 2016/H.R. 4189).
The AHA voices support of the CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 (S. 2016/H.R. 4189).
The Drug Enforcement Administration and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration have extended telehealth prescribing flexibilities for buprenorphine and other controlled substances through 2024.
AHA Oct. 4 urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to permanently remove the requirement that telehealth providers report their home address on enrollment and claims forms, which would pose privacy and safety risk.
Many hospitals including those in rural and underserved areas are experiencing unprecedented challenges that jeopardize access and services. Here are a series of proposals and suggestions for the Ways and Means Committee to consider as it looks for avenues to broaden access to health care for…
Waivers allowed practitioners to render telehealth services from their home without having to report their home address on Medicare enrollment or claims forms. Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, these providers will be required to report their home address on enrollment and claims forms.
To enhance patient care and transform the way care teams communicate and collaborate, Tampa (Florida) General Hospital (TGH) is expanding its use of the virtual hospital platform ThinkAndor Virtual Hospital from Andor Health in its intensive care unit and plans to expand to other care teams.