Otolaryngology Coding Alert
Consider Variety of Approved Telehealth Applications
Question: How do I know which telecommunication products are allowed for telehealth visits? California Subscriber Answer: The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently issued a notice outlining which video chat applications are, and are not, suitable for telehealth visits. HHS outlines the following well-known applications that providers may use to interact with patients: Furthermore, HHS further elaborates on communication products that “are HIPAA compliant and will enter into HIPAA business associate agreements (BAAs) in connection with the provision of their video communication products.” Some of these products include: Note: Some of the non-HIPPA compliant applications are only temporarily permitted for use during the extent of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).
Otolaryngology Coding Alert
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Consider Variety of Approved Telehealth Applications
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