Obtaining Informed Consent in Telehealth
June 14, 2020
How does informed consent for telemedicine differ from that of in-office visits? Learn about the many issues you need to consider if you see patients online.
The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: What Are the Terms and Conditions?
May 1, 2020
The recently enacted federal CARES Act allocated $100 billion in relief funds to help healthcare providers weather the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the terms and conditions for receiving and retaining these payments?
ASC Survival in the Time of COVID-19
April 30, 2020
With the continued rise of COVID-19 and social distancing, ambulatory surgery centers are losing revenue. How can a practice stay financially viable in times like these?
The Anti-Kickback Statute During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Healthcare Professionals Should Know
April 24, 2020
OIG has released guidance on how it will evaluate certain arrangements between healthcare providers under the Anti-Kickback Statute. But note: OIG has not issued a blanket waiver of the law.
My Telehealth Patient Took an At-Home Test. Now What?
April 16, 2020
When a patient reports the results of an at-home, direct-to-consumer (DTC) test, can you base your treatment on those results? We discuss the risks and rewards of integrating DTC testing into your telehealth practice.
Blanket Waivers of the Stark Law: What This Means for Your Healthcare Practice During the COVID-19 Outbreak
April 14, 2020
Given the heightened need for coordination among healthcare providers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, HHS issued blanket waivers of the Stark Law. How will this impact your business arrangements during the COVID-19 outbreak?
HIPAA Enforcement Changes Amid COVID-19: Fact Versus Fiction
April 4, 2020
When the US government announced a loosening of some HIPAA requirements during the national emergency, independent healthcare practices rejoiced. But many practitioners also went overboard, misunderstanding how the notification applies—and more importantly, how it doesn’t.
The Illinois Shelter-in-Place Mandate: A Quick Q&A
March 20, 2020
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a shelter-in-place order for the entire state starting Saturday at 5 p.m. through April 7. What does this mean for your practice?
Prescribing Controlled Substances Through Telehealth: How COVID-19 Is Changing the Game
March 20, 2020
The practice of medicine through telehealth has always been heavily restrictive. A recent statement by the DEA expands what physicians may do—but brings into question what will happen when the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
Breaking News: Expanded Health Care Services in the State of Illinois
March 20, 2020
We break down the key takeaways from Governor Pritzker's March 19 release.