Friday, August 19, 2011

Telemedicine Services in Hospitals and CAHs

CMS issued a survey and certification letter in July regarding telemedicine services in hospitals and CAHs. The letter discusses new and amended rules effective July 5 that permit hospitals and CAHs to provide telemedicine services to their patients through written agreements with a distant-site hospital or a distant-site telemedicine entity. To access the document, click here.