Telemedicine Laws: Do they Apply and How to Comply

$219.00

SKU: 408753

Description

Gain insight into the restrictions of telehealth and identify potential privacy concerns that come into consideration for cybersecurity protection.
Healthcare providers, practice managers, and compliance officers face many challenges in designing and implementing telehealth patient encounters that are compliant with HIPAA, Stark, the AntiKickback Statute, and the False Claims Act. This presentation will help all stakeholders understand what has changed now that the COVID19 public health emergency is over and certain regulatory waivers are no longer in place. This presentation also explains the limitations of prescribing controlled substances using telehealth and the importance of robust cybersecurity and privacy protection measures. Viewing this presentation will help viewers identify common pitfalls, and how to avoid them.

Date: 2023-10-26 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:30 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to describe a HIPAAcompliant telehealth encounter.

* You will be able to explain the restrictions on prescriptions for controlled substances using telehealth.

* You will be able to identify potential fraud and abuse enforcement concerns around a telehealth encounter.

* You will be able to discuss the risks and benefits of telehealth with patients and prospective patients.

Pre-Pandemic
• Historically Low Interest in Adoption
• Technology Barriers
• Prescription Limitations
• New Regulatory Sprint Safe Harbor/Exceptions

Pandemic Adoption and Waivers
• Skyrocket in Adoption
• Discretion in HIPAA Enforcement
• Patient Location

End of Waivers
• HIPAA Enforcement Discretion
• Audio-Only Safeguards Necessary
• Extended Period for Behavioral Health
• Patient Location

What’s Next
• Uptick in Behavioral Telehealth
• Fraud and Abuse Enforcement
• Access Parity
• Interstate Licensing

ACHE ,CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HFMA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Kimberly J. Ruppel-Dickson Wright PLLC