Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Prior to the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), to initiate treatment with buprenorphine at an OTP, a practitioner needed to perform a complete in-person physical evaluation. Background and History of Medicare Telehealth Coverage of SUD Treatment. Want to Learn More?

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

Telemedicine Prescribing During the COVID-19 PHE During the COVID-19 PHE, among many other regulatory flexibilities, federal and state prescribing requirements were relaxed. This deadline came and went, also without meaningful action taken by DEA. 21 U.S.C. § 802(17).

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The high level summary below of some of the Act’s more notable components that are significant in the healthcare arena is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all health policy changes or provisions included in the Act. Definition of “Originating Site”. Definition of “Practitioner”. Telehealth. Extension of Key Programs.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Armed Forces’ permission to use or disclose PHI to all uniformed services has been expanded. A definition has been added for electronic health records. Wording change to expand the ability of a covered entity to disclose PHI to avert a threat to health or safety when harm is “seriously and reasonably foreseeable.”

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