Telemedicine

Information Regarding the Use of Telemedicine Related to the COVID-19 crisis 

March 13, 2020
This afternoon, President Trump declared a national emergency and confirmed that Health and Human Services Secretary Azar has been granted the authority to waive existing laws to enable the provision of telemedicine services across the country. We await additional information from CMS, particularly regarding the lifting of current Medicare restrictions on the provision of telemedicine in a patient’s private home. 

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Telemedicine Software Offered by DrFirst

We would like to make members aware that DrFirst, NYSPA’s endorsed electronic prescribing software vendor, offers Backline, a telemedicine product that may be of assistance to private practitioners. Backline is available at a $300 annual subscription. DrFirst has assured us that the software product complies with all applicable regulations, including HIPAA.  

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Additional Resource Documents Related to Telemedicine

Supplemental Guidance from NYS OMH- Use of Telehealth for Residential  Services

NGS Medicare Provider Enrollment Hotline for Matters Related to COVID-19

 
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