Medicare and Medicaid patients

Assignment Topic: Federal and State Regulation

Strategic Application of the Law

You are the Vice President for Network Operations of Regnat Populus Health System, comprised of three hospitals and two clinics. The system is located in “the Delta,” the most rural parts of Arkansas. You want to inform the In-House Counsel (Attorney) and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) about the value of telehealth. Prepare a short slide presentation, not to exceed 10 slides including the title slide, detailed notes and references slide.

1. Describe the Medicare and Medicaid populations serviced by the hospitals and clinics. Indicate how they will benefit from telehealth.

1. Find the laws of the state of Arkansas that pertain to telehealth. How will these laws impact your ability to implement telehealth services across the health system and clinics?

1. Discuss common legal barriers to telehealth. Make a recommendation on how to overcome these barriers. Support your recommendation with reasons.