Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Skype calls vs Housecalls

As more folks (and providers) turn to telemedicine as an alternative health care delivery option, especially now due to CV-19, the issue of patient privacy comes up:

I reached out to co-blogger Kelley for conformation and she responded:

"The tweet is correct, here is the information."

She also graciously attached an email from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), which says (in part):

"Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance on Secretary Azar’s waiver authority that broadens access to Medicare telehealth services ... CMS will:

• Waive geographic restrictions, meaning patients can receive telehealth services in non-rural areas;

• Waive originating site restrictions, meaning patients can receive telehealth services in their home;

• Allow use of telephones that have audio and video capabilities
"

And more. Click here for the full report.

And wash your hands:

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