Articles on telehealth and telemedicine. Topics cover remote care delivery, cross-state licensure, telehealth liability, and the compliance and contracting issues that come with offering services online, written for practices adding or expanding virtual care.
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.
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.
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 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.
As you delve into telemedicine to deliver care, you may wonder about the rules for new patient-physician relationships. We discuss the current requirements in Illinois and New York, and the crucial role of clinical judgment.
Is your practice interested in launching a virtual presence to weather the COVID-19 pandemic? You’re not alone. We address some of the important legal issues surrounding telehealth.
Today’s consumers love the option to obtain prescriptions online, with no office visit required. It’s a slick, disruptive business model, but is it actually legal?
Telehealth prescribing offers physicians, psychiatrists emerging options for reaching patients with psychiatric, substance abuse, pain treatment.
If your veterinary practice is thinking about offering telehealth, telemedicine, or mobile health services, it is important that you build compliance into your process.
Which new 2019 Illinois healthcare laws are most likely to impact your practice? Here’s an overview of laws you need to know about.
