American Telemedicine Association Annual International Meeting and Expo

His presentation is titled, “Legal Issues in Telemedicine Business Models."

This practical, provider-oriented course offers valuable insights into different business models and associated key legal and regulatory issues facing telemedicine providers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in robust, open discussion of case studies and scenarios to promote understanding of telemedicine regulations as they pertain to each business model. Topics of interest include scope of practice and remote prescriptions; business models and operational issues; telemedicine reimbursement; fee splitting rules, anti-kickback statutes, and physician self-referral laws; and international telemedicine arrangements.

Attendees at the session will:

• Develop insight and understanding into the key legal and regulatory issues facing telemedicine providers in different business models/environments
• Obtain the resources and knowledge to take the steps necessary to implement or grow your telemedicine services
• Learn how to apply the rules to your own telemedicine business models and contractual arrangements
• Engage in robust, open discussion of case studies and scenarios to understand telemedicine regulations

Mr. Lacktman will be joined by an expert panel including:

• Sarah Sossong, MPH, FACHE, Director of Telehealth, Massachusetts General Hospital
• Deborah Mulligan, MD, FAAP, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer, MDLIVE
• Michael Carter, BS, Enterprise Manager for Media and Telemedicine Systems, Partners HealthCare

The American Telemedicine Association is the leading international resource and advocate promoting the use of advanced remote medical technologies. ATA works to fully integrate telemedicine into transformed healthcare systems to improve quality, equity and affordability of healthcare throughout the world.

To learn more and register for this event, visit the American Telemedicine Association website.