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<\/a><\/p>\nTelehealth Tools and Resources<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>In this webinar series, learn tips and tricks, virtual appointment platforms and privacy and security for telehealth appointments with your patients. You will take away ideas and solutions to improve the telehealth experience for your patients.<\/p>\n\n
\nThis toolkit from CMS includes policy considerations for states expanding the use of telehealth services. Access the toolkit here.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis guide walks through key information and important steps in implementing telehealth services in your facility. Access the guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nWhether you have already implemented telehealth, are looking for a temporary solution or are looking for a long-term solution, use this checklist<\/a> to help overcome some of the barriers to using telehealth.<\/p>\n
\nThis worksheet<\/a> walks you through telehealth specifics for using E&M.<\/p>\n
\nSee Mountain Pacific’s assessment of patient-friendly platforms<\/a> for remote visits with your patients via video, phone, text or portal.<\/p>\n
\nUnder a new waiver, Medicare can pay for office, hospital and other visits furnished via telehealth. Nursing homes do not need to apply for a waiver to use telehealth and telemedicine services. Learn more by exploring this toolkit<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe flexibilities\u00a0granted during the COVID-19 pandemic have helped hospitals and health systems\u00a0react and adapt to patient care needs, demands and decisions. The American Hospital Association is urging Congress and the Administration to allow these flexibilities to remain after the public health emergency and to reimburse virtual services similarly to in-person care. Learn more with this fact sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe\u00a0FAQs in this document supplement the previously released FAQs: 1135 Waiver FAQs, available here<\/a>.\u00a0We note that in many instances, the general statements of the FAQs referenced have been superseded by COVID-19-specific legislation, emergency rules, and waivers granted under section 1135 of the Act specifically to address the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). The policies set out in this FAQ document are effective for the duration of the PHE unless superseded by future legislation.\u00a0Access the FAQ document.<\/a><\/p>\nTelehealth Blog<\/h1>\n