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MAR 21, 2020

Coronavirus Impact: Telemedicine Considerations

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Academy and AAOE staff and members share these telemedicine considerations as practices face challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Academy Advice on Getting Started

Resources to Help You Manage Telehealth Services is an extensive list of web pages that will help you adjust as you move from office visits to communicating with patients on the internet, over the telephone and via online appointments.

Academy, Federal Agencies Issue New Telehealth Guidance for COVID-19

Office and Technology Checklist for Telemedicine Services (PDF)

Federal and State Telemedicine Update - March 23 (PDF)

Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that it will temporarily pay for telehealth services and has issued a provider fact sheet and a Frequently Asked Questions document addressing these topics:

Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet

Medicare Telehealth FAQs (PDF)

Telehealth Benefits in Medicare are a Lifeline for Patients During Coronavirus Outbreak

HIPAA

Hackers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic’s increased burden on the healthcare system. Use these resources to keep your practice’s security protected:

It is advisable to consider reasonable HIPAA considerations although HIPAA regulations will not be enforced during this time.
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