Our healthcare and business law firm previously published a blog post on the federal telemedicine rules. Both Federal and State rules govern the provision of telemedicine. Each state’s rules governing telemedicine are different, but the applicable laws and rules are generally found in the state medical board’s rules, insurance code, and Medicaid rules. This post focuses specifically on the telemedicine rules applicable to the practice of telemedicine in Georgia. There are specific rules governing prescribing via telemedicine, which are not covered by this post. If you have questions about telemedicine rules or would like to discuss this blog post, you may contact our healthcare and business law firm at (404) 685-1662 (Atlanta) or (706) 722-7886 (Augusta), or by email, info@littlehealthlaw.com. You may also learn more about our law firm by visiting www.littlehealthlaw.com.
Georgia Insurance Code’s Definition of Telemedicine
The Georgia Composite Medical Board (“Medical Board”) generally requires an in-person exam, but the Medical Board Rules allow telemedicine in certain situations. The relevant definition of “telemedicine” is found in Georgia’s insurance code and defines “telemedicine” as:
Given the increased use of telehealth during the Public Health Emergency (“PHE”), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) passed a final rule modifying the rules around when Medicare will reimburse for mental health visits. A previous blog post analyzed Federal laws and rules governing telehealth visits, including the general 
Many of our healthcare and business law firm’s clients have an interest in offering a practice that offers more flexibility to patients when it comes to in-person versus virtual visits. Deciding to offer telemedicine visits to your patients not only requires acquiring a video product that satisfies HIPAA and other privacy requirements but requires compliance with numerous laws at the state and federal level. This post analyzes potentially relevant federal laws and rules that currently apply during the Public Health Emergency (“PHE”). A subsequent post will provide an overview of state law considerations. If you have questions about 
We have seen a continued growth in the popularity of medical spas despite the hurdles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. See 
Previous blog posts provided an overview of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’s (“CMS”) 
For various reasons, licensed medical providers may choose to voluntarily surrender their state licensure. Sometimes, the provider does not intend to work in the state anymore and no longer wishes to maintain the licensure. Other times, the licensing agency may intend to discipline the provider and the provider chooses to surrender their license in lieu of receiving discipline. Surrendering your license, however, may have unintended consequences to include revocation of your Medicare privileges and instituting a Medicare enrollment bar. This post outlines what actions the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) or one of its Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) may take in response to a provider surrendering their state licensure. A forthcoming post will outline potential options a provider may have if their Medicare privileges have been revoked. If you have questions regarding this blog post 
Our previous blog post provided an overview of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) Vaccine Mandate and addressed two basic questions of the mandate: 
Many of our healthcare and business law firm’s clients have questions about whether CMS’ vaccine mandate (a.k.a. the “federal healthcare worker vaccine mandate”) applies to their workforce. The vaccine mandate landscape is evolving. For instance, the OSHA vaccine mandate applicable to 100+ employee-businesses was overruled by the Supreme Court. The analysis herein is current as of the date this blog is posted and subject to change as agencies and courts release new decisions.
Many of our healthcare and business law firm’s clients are in the business of renting expensive medical equipment for use by medical practices. Generally, these arrangements raise compliance questions under 
Many of our healthcare and business law firm’s clients are in the business of renting expensive medical equipment for use by medical practices. Generally, these arrangements raise compliance questions under the Physician Self-Referral Act, referred to as