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.

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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."

Read the Position Statement.

FAQs about telehealth in neurology

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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.

Learn more