Telemedicine October 19, 2020 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, some barriers around the use of telemedicine have been removed, allowing physicians to more easily and practically integrate it into their practices. Review the article In the Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Now Is the Time to Ramp Up Telemedicine from the July 2020 issue of ENTtoday before answering the question. Which of the following is NOT a factor that has made telemedicine more appealing and a viable option in specific clinical situations? Relaxation of HIPAA requirements surrounding telemedicine modalities Federal reassurance that regulatory and reimbursement changes are permanent Removal of rules barring the practice of telemedicine across state lines Improvements in reimbursement via the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services None Question by Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD Time's up ENTtoday - https://www.enttoday.org/quiz/telemedicine/
