Telehealth Structure and Standards: What Every Telehealth Provider Should Know

The technology and government regulation and oversight of telemedicine/telehealth is rapidly evolving. And now, in light of the coronavirus pandemic, everyone is concerned about in-person healthcare services, leading to an explosion of telemedicine visits and corresponding claims. This means the government will increase its scrutiny of this area – and indeed, it has already announced investigations. Sure, providing telemedicine services can significantly expand your patient base and boost your bottom line, but that could all be for nothing if you end up paying massive compliance violation penalties and fines or end up in court. The only way to protect yourself and your practice from landing in hot water is to have a firm understanding of what the regulations are, know what trouble signs to look for, and learn how to avoid them. Gain the facts on Telehealth regulatory and compliance issues from a healthcare attorney’s perspective.