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    Academy, Federal Agencies Issue New Telehealth Guidance for COVID-19
    MAR 19, 2020 in Public Health, Telemedicine, Coronavirus
    CMS and the Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General issued new policies for telehealth visits to help physicians screen and treat patients without an office visit. The Academy has also issued coding and billing guidance.
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    Resources to Help You Manage Telehealth Services
    MAR 19, 2020 in Telemedicine, Coronavirus
    The Academy is working on its own specific guidance on implementing and managing and telehealth services. We’ll give you details soon.
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    Health Care Industry Targeted in Cyberattacks
    MAR 19, 2020 in Health IT, Telemedicine, Coronavirus
    Hackers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic’s increased burden on the health care system and the increased focus on providing telehealth services — your ophthalmic practice’s IT system may be vulnerable.
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    Academy Cautions Congress That CMS Is Endangering Rural Practices
    NOV 26, 2019 in Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, Telemedicine
    The House Committee on Ways and Means is investigating ways to improve access for patients in underserved communities.  
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    Academy to Congress: Tear Down Policy Barriers That Thwart Telemedicine’s Use
    NOV 14, 2019 in Telemedicine
    Ingrid Zimmer-Galler, MD, told the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business that telemedicine can help alleviate the burdens patients face in rural areas.
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    DEC 20, 2018 in Telemedicine, Congressional Advocacy
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    AUG 23, 2018 in Telemedicine
    We’re not bailing on this effort; instead, we’re offering our expertise in hopes that the goal of expanded access to eye care can be achieved without mandating the use of inappropriate CPT codes.
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    CMS Announces Plan to Introduce Drug Step Therapy in Medicare Advantage
    AUG 07, 2018 in Telemedicine
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