The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the way health care providers render services, including the proliferation of telehealth options available. Most have viewed telehealth expansion positively with its ability to increase access to services while reducing burdens for both patients and providers. Dramatic growth in a health care service, however, also brings with it the opportunity for bad actors, especially in light of the inherent challenges associated with regulating a virtual service platform.
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OCR Guidance During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
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On March 17, 2020, OCR issued guidance indicating that it would exercise enforcement discretion and waive penalties for entities that provide services to individuals using “everyday communication technologies.”…
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