The Virtual Shift: Tom, Leary, SVP of Government Relations for HIMSS

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Host Tom Foley talks to Tom Leary, SVP of Government Relations for HIMSS, about the "Telehealth Cliff." With the public health emergency having been extended to the end of 2021 there is a push to normalize telehealth reimbursement and the rules as to what validates a telehealth encounter. The 4 primary points are: 1) remove obsolete restrictions on the location of the patient and the provider, 2) maintain and enhance HHS authority to determine appropriate providers, services and modalities for telehealth, 3) ensure federally qualified health centers, critical access hospitals and rural health clinics can furnish telehealth services after the PHE. and 4) remove restrictions on medicare beneficiary access to mental and behavioral health services offered through telehealth. This show is sponsored by HP and Intel. HP Engage long lifecycle products provide the stability, safety and security you need plus flexibility and performance designed for today and tomorrow. Intel would like you to know, they are going above and beyond together with new standards for business, with the latest intel VPro processors, delivering what IT needs for performance, security, remote manageability and stability. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play HealthcareNOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen