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This content is for doctors and other health care professionals, including individual practitioners and hospital staff.

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Getting started

Get information on evaluating telehealth software vendors and related considerations.

Planning your telehealth workflow

Your workflow for patient encounters will need to adapt to the platform you choose, but here are a few basics to consider.

Preparing patients for telehealth

Learn how to prepare your patients for telehealth to ensure their comfort and high quality care.

Policy changes during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

The federal government has taken action to make telehealth services easier to implement and access during this national emergency.

Billing and reimbursement

Get information about insurance coverage and reimbursement.

Legal considerations

Read about the legal considerations for providing telehealth, including information on privacy and security, informed consent, and liability and malpractice.

Resources by topic

Find reference materials on policies, integrating telehealth, vendors, and more.