"COVID-19 and Telehealth: Emerging Federal Issues," Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar

This was the first in a series of panel style webinars addressing the use of telemedicine to support COVID-19 assessment, screening, and other care under federal healthcare programs. Our speakers covered:

• CMS statements regarding telehealth and COVID-19
• Waiver authority for "originating site" requirements
• Medicare coverage of telehealth and technology-based communication services used for COVID-19 patient
• Overview of government authority to waive Medicare/Medicaid requirements under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act
• Discussion of specific waivers granted to date under Section 1135 in response to COVID-19 outbreak

Presented by partner Adam Romney (Seattle), partner Jordan Keville (Los Angeles); and partner Kathy Drummy (Los Angeles).

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(On-demand versions are not eligible for CLE credit.)