The Future of Telehealth

This program, presented by Charles C. Dunham, IV, will discuss the top legal and compliance issues affecting the future delivery and reimbursement of telehealth and technology-based services, including (i) how legislatures and government agencies at the federal and state levels are responding in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic to implement permanent changes; (ii) information governance and data privacy and security measures being implemented or expanded at the federal and state levels; and (iii) increased scrutiny and enforcement of fraudulent and improper activities.  This presentation will provide valuable insights to attorneys representing startups and existing telemedicine practices and investors seeking to understand strategic planning to optimize market success and maintain a compliant multi-state operation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss changes to Medicare reimbursement rules for telehealth and technology-based services

2. Identify reimbursement trends for digital health technology

3. Address key HIPAA privacy and security requirements for preparing a telehealth platform to fully comply and learn the scope and substance of the current enforcement discretion

4. Review how technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare

5. Examine government enforcement of rules and policies