What is telehealth? - American Medical Association
Jun 12, 2024 · Telehealth, telemedicine and related terms generally refer to the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication—learn more and download …
Telehealth Positive impact: Physicians who treat hospital inpatients and nursing facility patients through telehealth, those who provide services requiring direct supervision, and teaching physicians who …
Make telehealth changes permanent ahead of January deadline
6 days ago · WASHINGTON — In light of the impending expiration of the Medicare telehealth waiver on January 30, the American Medical Association (AMA) released a pivotal issue brief (PDF) today …
AMA telehealth quick guide - American Medical Association
May 10, 2023 · This telehealth quick guide is intended to help physicians, practices and health systems navigate these changes. While telemedicine has historically referred to remote clinical services, …
Bill to extend telehealth flexibilities clears House committee
Aug 15, 2024 · Bipartisan legislation that would extend existing telehealth flexibilities for two years beyond their current end-of-2024 expiration date saw its first substantive step toward becoming law …
Is telemedicine here to stay? The future of telehealth services and the ...
Jul 29, 2024 · The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the future of telehealth services.
Advocacy in action: Supporting telehealth - American Medical …
Jan 22, 2025 · Download issue brief, report and model legislation PDFs. Telehealth is a vital way to deliver high-quality care. The AMA is fighting to permanently remove restrictions on telehealth …
Telehealth, Telemedicine & Remote Patient Monitoring
6 days ago · Adopting telehealth procedures can improve patient care and increase the efficiency of your practice. The American Medical Association provides studies on the benefits of telehealth, as …
Telehealth utilization surged during the COVID-19 pandemic out of both necessity and due to temporary policy waivers. Since then, in addition to adding over 100 services that may be provided via …
How the AMA meets need for new telehealth CPT codes
Feb 4, 2025 · Telehealth capacity ramped up quickly early in the pandemic, but created a lot of variation along the way. An AMA work group helped develop uniformity.