CMS and other federal agencies have opened up telehealth coverage policies during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), while a series of virtual care options have come online in recent months. As the PHE came to an end May 11, 2023, your practice needs to know what's available in the days and weeks ahead.
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Keep track of the waivers' expiration dates. Check the expiration date for each COVID-19 waiver you use to provide telehealth as your practice prepares for the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Your practice should check its telehealth claims against information in the recent data brief on telehealth services, health care attorneys advise. The Sept. 2 report from the HHS Office of Inspector General contains findings and program integrity measures for telehealth services.
HIPAA compliance for telehealth services applies to audio-only services, including telephone E/M codes. To protect your practice and patients from breaches, mae sure your staff understand the security requirements for phone-based care.
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