Telehealth Information Sessions

The Division of Insurance and MassHealth are holding information sessions to discuss the implementation of telehealth provisions that are included within Chapter 260 of the Acts of 2020.

Participate in a virtual information session

https://zoom.us/j/2902895643?pwd=MUlsMTE5T2hPcHUwc2Y0RklTS0w0dz09

Meeting ID: 290 289 5643  Passcode: 501

If you are not able to participate by zoom, please consider calling in by

        [phone] US (New York)

        [phone] US (New York)

Meeting ID: 290 289 5643 Passcode: 501

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/a2EirnF9S

Session Dates

Friday, February 26, 2021     10-11:30  AM          

Session #1 to Discuss Implementation of Telehealth Provisions within Chapter 260 of Acts of 2020

Planned topics:

1. Carrier Communications with Members
2. Carrier Contracts/Communications with Providers
3. Telecommunication Technology Platforms

 

Friday, March 12, 2021         10-11:30 AM         

Session #2 to Discuss Implementation of Telehealth Provisions within Chapter 260 of Acts of 2020

Planned topics:

1. What constitutes a telehealth visit?
2. Definitions of Services

 Wednesday, March 31, 2021  10-11:30 AM             

Session #3 to Discuss Implementation of Telehealth Provisions within Chapter 260 of Acts of 2020.

Planned topics:

1. Reimbursement
2. Billing

 

Wednesday, April 14, 2021    10-11:30 AM               

Session #4 to Discuss Implementation of Telehealth Provisions within Chapter 260 of Acts of 2020

Planned topics:

1. Utilization Review for Telehealth 
2. Telehealth Standards to be Added to Managed Care Accreditation Reviews

Thursday, April 29, 2021    6:30-8 PM

Session #5 to Discuss Implementation of Telehealth Provisions within Chapter 260 of Acts of 2020

Planned topics:

1. Discussion of prior meetings for persons to participate who were not able to attend the afternoon sessions.

Additional Resources

Questions for February 26 Session

February 26 Session Chat Comments

Questions for March 12 Session

March 12 Session Chat Comments

Questions for March 31 Session

March 31 Session Chat Comments

Questions for April 14 Session

April 14 Session Chat Comments

Submit your Comments

If you are unable to participate or if you wish to present information about what was discussed during a meeting, please send written comments to [e-mail] and [e-mail].

Additional Resources

Comments from February 26 Session

Comments from March 12 Session

Comments from March 31 Session

Appendix to MMS 3.31.21 Session Comments

Comments from April 14 Session

Additional Comments Regarding Chp 260 of the Acts of 2020