As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, legislative changes have been made to help healthcare organizations better care for patients virtually. An $8.3 billion emergency funding bill was signed this month and includes provisions to lift waive restrictions on telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries.
During the webinar, Krista Drobac of the Alliance for Connected Care discussed the new legislative changes and provided an update on new and proposed legislation around telehealth not associated with COVID-19. Join the webinar to learn about:
During the webinar, Krista Drobac of the Alliance for Connected Care discussed the new legislative changes and provided an update on new and proposed legislation around telehealth not associated with COVID-19. Join the webinar to learn about:
- How new legislation attempts to enable telehealth’s use in the Coronavirus outbreaks
- Other legislation related to COVID-19 and telehealth
- CMS’ ruling on network adequacy for Medicare Advantage plans offering telehealth
- Congressional actions on tele-behavioral health
Krista Drobac, Executive Director, Alliance for Connected Care
Krista Drobac brings twenty years of experience in federal and state government to her role for the Alliance for Connected Care. The Alliance advocates for changes to public policy that facilitates the use of telemedicine across all health care markets. She has worked in the U.S. Senate, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, at the state level and as the Director of the Health Division at the National Governors Association.
Krista Drobac brings twenty years of experience in federal and state government to her role for the Alliance for Connected Care. The Alliance advocates for changes to public policy that facilitates the use of telemedicine across all health care markets. She has worked in the U.S. Senate, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, at the state level and as the Director of the Health Division at the National Governors Association.
