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AUA Telehealth A to Z Webinar

AUA Telehealth From A to Z Webinar

As many urologists turn to telehealth as a way to maintain access to their patients while promoting good public health through social distancing, many in the urology community have questions about how to get started and how to ensure your practice is compliant with federal and state rules, regulations and coding requirements. View the AUA’s April 14 webinar to get the answers you need.

 

Getting Started with Telemedicine

Getting your Practice Up and Running with Telemedicine with Dr. Eugene Rhee

Dr. Eugene Rhee discusses getting your practice up and running with telemedicine on today's podcast. Dr. Rhee's comments include special considerations given the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic's impact on healthcare delivery in the United States.

Download a transcript of this podcast [pdf]

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Coding and Payment

Coding for Virtual Visits with Dr. Jonathan Rubenstein

Dr. Jonathan Rubenstein joins our podcast to provide an update on getting paid for virtual visits during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Download a transcript of this podcast [pdf]

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Note: Private payor reimbursement for telehealth varies by state. Contact the applicable private insurer to find out what telemedicine services are being reimbursed. The AUA’s tracking spreadsheet at the top of this page provides additional guidance.

 

Telehealth Regulatory Changes

Medicare Interim Rules and Waivers

COVID-19: Understanding HIPAA Relief Provisions for Telehealth with Alisa Chestler

More providers than ever are using telehealth services to continue seeing and treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government has taken a number of measures to ease the way for this transition, including issuing waivers for certain provisions of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Alisa Chestler of Baker Donelson discusses what providers need to know.

Download a transcript of this podcast [pdf]

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