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These resources are divided into specific telehealth program development topic categories. This list is not intended to be comprehensive. TAO will add new resources as we have the opportunity to evaluate them.
This is the only resource recommended by TAO for technology Assessment. To gather additional information, talk with similar programs to yours to get input on the technology they have selected and talk to vendors as well. You can also use the General Resources Guides listed above to help develop your protocol for technology selection.
This section provides detailed information on state and federal rules and regulations that address or impact telehealth practice including the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act (ERISA). Please note, this information is not legal advice. Always consult with legal counsel when addressing legal and regulatory considerations.
A word about the COVID-19 pandemic
The federal government and states declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) when the COVID-a9 pandemic began. During the PHE, many federal and state telehealth and virtual care regulations were relaxed by a temporary rule change and/ or by a statement that specific rules would not be enforced during the PHE.
Please be aware that:
Created in 1965, Medicaid is a public insurance program that provides health coverage to low-income families and individuals, including children, parents, pregnant women, seniors, and people…
Medicare telehealth regulations are created by a statute –a written law passed by a legislature at the state or federal level. Statutes set forth general propositions of law that are applied to specific situations. Congress creates the laws that govern Medicare. Only Congress can change these laws. Regulations add guidance, management, control, or disposition.
Employee Retirement and Income Security Act (ERISA) Information What is ERISA? The federal Employee Retirement and Income Security Act (ERISA) was enacted in 1974. Its primary purpose was to regulate employee pension funds; however, it also restricts the ability of states to enact laws relating to employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. According to Association Health Plans, […]
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