Telemedicine Laws, Regulations, and Compliance Explained by Leading Healthcare Lawyer

In the world of COVID-19, more and more medical practitioners are able to work from the comforts of their own homes through telemedicine technologies. Secure video chats can allow physicians to diagnose patients from afar without needing to risk infection, making life easier for both patients and doctors. 

Remote care has helped thousands of patients to see doctors that they would have otherwise been unable to due to distance, immunocompromisation, or other factors that may limit a patient’s ability to travel.

These new technologies are changing the face of medicine, especially in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

However, in order to ensure that your businesses are following every single federal and state compliance law, sometimes it is necessary to do an audit on the security of your telecommunication services. HIPAA laws are notoriously complex, but there are many compliant software options available for your telehealth business that will protect the privacy of your patients. 

Not only is it federal regulation to protect the privacy of your patients–the privacy of both your patients and physicians is of the utmost importance in today’s world, especially with the increase in security and data breaches from hackers with nefarious intentions. We can perform quick and easy auditing of your telecommunication to make sure they are up to snuff and protected from these types of crimes.

Sometimes you may run into legal issues with telemedicine, perhaps through no fault of your own, and our experienced attorneys have dealt with several cases relating to the telemedicine world. 

Common Telehealth Difficulties:

• Drafting fair and legal contracts for telehealth services: Contract law is notoriously complex, and when coupled with the privacy laws surrounding healthcare and online privacy, navigating this complex territory calls for a legal professional.

• Obtaining telemedicine licensing: Telemedicine licensing follows strict procedures and guidelines, so if you have any questions related to this area, we can ensure you are abiding by all of the correct statutes for approval
• Meeting national and state standards and abiding by all compliance laws: Every aspect of telemedicine is regulated by state and national compliance oversight. Ensuring that your business complies is essential to a thriving and litigation-proof business.

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Even if you are unsure of whether your business has or will run into telemedicine legal snags in the future, a wise move is to contact a member of our legal team for a free consultation. Every realm of the health world operates differently, so receiving well-spoken advice on litigation and other difficulties in your specific industry can be a business-saving move when you are in a tough situation.

Call our offices today to speak with an experienced healthcare attorney who can help you to solve any of your telehealth and telemedicine problems.