- Eligible patients were limited to patients who had seen the provider within 3 years, but now there are no audits to determine if a prior relationship existed.
- Providers can now practice across states with the waiver of interstate licensure restrictions

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

There are policy changes around financial, technical, and regulations due to the COVID-19 policies. These changes will terminate with the public health emergency ending. 
- Financial Changes
- Technical Changes
- Changes in Regulations

Telemedicine Policies Changes Due to COVID-19 in the U.S.A

Loeb, A. E., Rao, S. S., Ficke, J. R., Morris, C. D., Riley III, L. H., & Levin, A. S. (2020). Departmental experience and lessons learned with accelerated introduction of telemedicine during the COVID-19 crisis. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00380
https://journals.lww.com/jaaos/FullText/2020/06010/Departmental_Experience_and_Lessons_Learned_With.6.aspx

Departmental Experience and Lessons Learned With Accelerated Introduction of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Crisis

Changes in Regulations for Telemedicine (COVID-19)

- The platform used for communication can now use platforms that are not HIPAA-compliant. There will be discretions and providers should use “good faith”.

Technical Policy Changes for Telemedicine (COVID-19)

- The price of tele-consultation is par with in-person visits 
- There is a waiver/reducing co-insurance/deductible for telemedicine for federal healthcare programs


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