Arkansas Takes a Step Toward Expanding Use of Telehealth
The state of Arkansas has received failing marks from the American Telemedicine Association for some of their rules regarding telehealth. The two most troublesome involve how patient relationships are established and the originating site requirements. Last week, the state legislature took an important step in improving its regulations regarding patient relationships, but failed to act … Read More
Telemedicine Reimbursement by Public Payers
We’re not going to lie. At this time there is really nothing simple about providers getting reimbursed for clinical visits conducted via telemedicine. (That’s why we had to invent sophisticated software to help make sure providers get paid.) The private payer landscape is tricky mostly due to inconsistant and changing state laws and payer policies. … Read More
Telemedicine Reimbursement by Private Payers
We see a lot of movement toward a more standard and accepting approach to telemedicine reimbursement. But right now there is a patchwork of policies that makes figuring out if you can get paid for video visits quite a challenge. If you choose the right telemedicine software, you don’t have to become a reimbursement expert, … Read More
Online Telemedicine Resources for Healthcare Providers
Telemedicine’s role in healthcare delivery is rapidly evolving. Laws, physician’s codes and payer policies are changing all the time. It can be difficult to keep up. In addition to this blog, there are some organizations and very useful online resources that can help keep you apprised of this shifting landscape. Here are a few that … Read More
How to Stay HIPAA Compliant While Using Video Conferencing
The benefits of telemedicine to both patients and providers are very clear. Patients save time and money because they don’t have to miss work or travel. They are more likely to keep follow up appointments and more closely monitor chronic conditions. Providers are able to treat patients more efficiently, achieve better health outcomes and service … Read More
9 Common Questions About Telemedicine Regulations in Texas
In Texas, where 200 counties are considered medically underserved and more than a dozen have only one primary care doctor, there is an important role for telemedicine. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) recently introduced a new set of regulations in an attempt to balance the need to expand access to healthcare and the need to … Read More
