Healthcare Law Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Starting January 1, 2023, Medicare will cover telehealth-based treatment services delivered by federally-accredited opioid treatment programs (OTPs), commonly referred to as “methadone clinics.” Background and History of Medicare Telehealth Coverage of SUD Treatment. Want to Learn More?

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

In addition to funding, the Act modifies certain telehealth provisions, expands and extends components of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and supports initiatives within the behavioral health and substance use treatment spaces. Definition of “Originating Site”. Definition of “Practitioner”. Telehealth.

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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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