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Understanding SAMHSA and OCR Guidance for Telehealth SUD and MH Services, and Update on the CARES Act

A webinar presented by the Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI) which reviewed SAMHSA and Office of Civil Rights (OCR) guidance on federal patient privacy regulations while providing SUD and MH telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent changes to federal SUD privacy law introduced in the CARES Act. CME available. (Published Apr. 17, 2020. Recording available through the CAI LMS platform.)

Frequently Asked Questions: Coverage of Telehealth Services for COVID-19 and Other Treatment

A summary of guidance from the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) that provides answers to frequently asked questions about telehealth in Massachusetts, including state-specific requirements and Medicare requirements. (Published Apr. 2020.)

Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Acting as Distant Site Providers in Medicare

A collection of FAQs developed by the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) for FQHCs and RHCs acting as distant site providers for telehealth. Guidance includes coding and telehealth reimbursement rates specific to Medicare. (Updated Apr. 30, 2020.)

How to Avoid 12 Common Pitfalls in Telemedicine

A list of 12 recommendations on how to avoid pitfalls with rolling out telemedicine. This article accompanies the Center for Care Innovation’s (CCI) 5 part webinar series, Telehealth Technology 101 with Dan Kurywchak. (Published May 19, 2020.)

Telehealth and Telephone Visits in the Time of COVID-19: FQHC Workflows and Guides

A collection of sample workflows, instruction sheets, and other guidance for FQHCs transitioning from in-person to telephone or video visits. (Published Mar. 24, 2020.)

Telehealth Technology 101: Common Telemedicine Technical Issues and How to Resolve Them

Part 5 of 5 from the Center for Care Innovation’s (CCI) webinar series with Dan Kurywchak. This webinar is for participants who are interested in: (1) understanding key qualities and experience when selecting technical staff; (2) how to identify and resolve the most common technical issues; and (3) how to safeguard and minimize against future technical issues. (Published May 13, 2020.)

Telehealth Technology 101: Patient Presentation Considerations in the Clinic and Home

Part 4 of 5 from the Center for Care Innovation’s (CCI) webinar series with Dan Kurywchak. This webinar is for participants who are interested in: (1) how to properly present a patient in the clinic and the home for the best possible outcome; (2) how does the patient know that you are a physician when you are working from your home; (3) the right questions to ask prior to beginning the consultation; (4) what not to do over video; and (5) patient presentation techniques over video. (Published May 7, 2020.)

Telehealth Technology 101: Technical Considerations When Choosing Medical Devices in the Clinic and Home

Part 3 of 5 from the Center for Care Innovation’s (CCI) webinar series with Dan Kurywchak. This webinar is for participants who are interested in: (1) the vast array of medical devices available; (2) pros and cons of wired vs. wireless medical devices; (3) what devices will and won?t work with your system; and (4) home health medical devices. (Published Apr. 30, 2020.)

Telehealth Technology 101: Technical Considerations When Choosing Your Telemedicine Platform

Part 2 of 5 from the Center for Care Innovation’s (CCI) webinar series with Dan Kurywchak. This webinar is for participants who are interested in: (1) software vs. hardware solutions; (2) why a telemedicine solution may work great for one organization but not for another; (3) an overview of video conferencing systems and medical peripherals; and (4) clarifying the factors that may impact whether your telemedicine systems can talk to your provider?s system. (Published Apr. 23, 2020.)

Telehealth Technology 101 with Dan Kurywchak

Part 1 of 5 from the Center for Care Innovation’s (CCI) webinar series with Dan Kurywchak. This webinar is for anyone who wants to know more about technical and equipment considerations when starting up a telehealth and virtual care program. (Published Apr. 15, 2020.)