Telehealth
Telehealth Resources
Telehealth uses digital information and telecommunication technologies to provide health care when participants are separated in space and/or time. Telehealth has been used in various capacities for decades across many fields of medicine.
The AAN believes that telehealth will continue to play an essential role in the care of patients with neurologic conditions and supports efforts to implement and improve the ability for neurologists to provide telehealth services.
Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended May 11
Read the AAN's summary of post-PHE telehealth policies, including what stays, what goes, and the unknowns.
Top Resources
- Telehealth for Patients with a Neuromuscular Disorder, Telehealth for Patients with a Vestibular Disorder, and Teleneurology Webinar Series - Tips and tricks for planning a high-quality visit.
- Clinical Case Study: Telehealth for Neurology - Models of subspecialty care and the future of teleneurology.
- Coding in the World of COVID-19: Non-Face-to-Face Evaluation and Management Care (Continuum® Practice Issue)
Telehealth position statement
On May 13, 2021, the AAN's updated Telehealth Position Statement was published in Neurology®. The AAN supports patient access to telehealth services regardless of location; coverage for telehealth services by all subscriber benefits and insurance; equitable provider reimbursement; simplified state licensing requirements easing access to virtual care; and expanding telehealth research and quality initiatives."
FAQs about telehealth in neurology
AMA Telehealth Immersion Program
The AAN is proud to support the AMA Telehealth Immersion Program. Through a series of FREE curated webinars, interactive peer-to-peer learning sessions, virtual discussions, bootcamps, and resources on-demand, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum and enhanced experience navigating the world of telehealth alongside peers nationwide.
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