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OCR releases telehealth privacy and security resources for providers, patients
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights Oct. 18 released a resource for health care providers who choose to educate patients about telehealth privacy and security, noting that the HIPAA rules do not require it.
AHA-supported bill would expand access to telehealth services
AHA voices support for the CONNECT for Health Act, legislation that would increase patient access to telehealth services while removing barriers to adoption.
AHA Letter of Support for House CONNECT Health Act of 2023 (H.R. 4189)
The AHA voices support of the CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 (S. 2016/H.R. 4189).
AHA Letter of Support for Senate CONNECT Health Act of 2023 (S. 2016)
The AHA voices support of the CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 (S. 2016/H.R. 4189).
Agencies extend telehealth prescribing flexibilities for controlled medications through 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Oct. 6 released a temporary rule extending telehealth prescribing flexibilities for buprenorphine and other controlled substances for new practitioner-patient relationships through Dec. 31, 2024.
AHA urges CMS to remove impending telehealth provider requirement
AHA Oct. 4 urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to permanently remove the requirement that telehealth providers report their home address on enrollment and claims forms, which would pose privacy and safety risk.
AHA Recommendations to House Ways & Means Committee on Improving Health Care Access in Rural and Underserved Areas
Many hospitals including those in rural and underserved areas are experiencing unprecedented challenges that jeopardize access and services. Here are a series of proposals and suggestions for the Ways and Means Committee to consider as it looks for avenues to broaden access to health care for patients in rural and underserved regions.
AHA Responds to CMS’ Requirement to Report Telehealth Provider Home Addresses
Waivers allowed practitioners to render telehealth services from their home without having to report their home address on Medicare enrollment or claims forms. Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, these providers will be required to report their home address on enrollment and claims forms.
Tampa General Hospital Implements Virtual Hospital Platform
To enhance patient care and transform the way care teams communicate and collaborate, Tampa (Florida) General Hospital (TGH) is expanding its use of the virtual hospital platform ThinkAndor Virtual Hospital from Andor Health in its intensive care unit and plans to expand to other care teams.
Could telehealth be the solution for the nursing shortage in hospitals? Jefferson Health thinks so
Abington Hospital, a member of Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health, has piloted a program that pairs bedside nurses with a “virtual nurse” who assists with routine administrative tasks, including discharge and answering patients’ questions.