This is the only reference I could find to it.
I think audio/visual is preferred but if the patient only has an audio phone – sounds like it can be used.
Barb January
From: medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org <medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org>
On Behalf Of Krull, Margaret E
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 3:42 PM
To: medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: FW: CMS Updates
Hi-
I have read this a few times and cannot find the exact spot where it states Audio-only telehealth. Can someone point me in that direction? We were dabbling
with trying video but will scrap it if it is truly audio only.
Hope you’re all hanging in there! Sending good thoughts.
Thanks,
Margaret Krull
PT • SouthEast Clinical Manager
Allina Health Home Health
Phone • 612-262-7683 • Pager 612-654-3097 • Cell 612-600-6892
Mail Route 34100 • 1055 Westgate Drive Suite 100 • St. Paul, MN 55114-1451
From:
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On Behalf Of Karen Peterson
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 7:39 AM
To: medicarewkgp@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: CMS Updates
Good morning –
Late yesterday CMS made some pretty significant announcements – wanted to be sure you see right away! Some of the highlights for home care:
·
Home Health and Hospice can use telehealth as appropriate
·
Audio-only telehealth allowed
·
Homebound applies for patients at risk of infection
·
2-week nurse visits waived
·
Expanded verbal orders guidelines
·
Expanded coverage of respiratory equipment
Full text here:
https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/additional-backgroundsweeping-regulatory-changes-help-us-healthcare-system-address-covid-19-patient
Go forth and conquer!!!
Karen Peterson
Regulatory Affairs and Advocacy Manager
Minnesota HomeCare Association
2550 University Ave. W., Ste. 350 S | St. Paul, MN 55114-1900
Direct: 651.659.1457 | Main: 651.635.0607
Toll-free: 866.607.0607 | Fax: 651.635.0043
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