This session looks at the foundations and best practices in telemedicine with lessons learned from the current pandemic.

Learning Objectives:
•    What is telemedicine?
•    Pre-COVID, COVID and Post-COVID
•    Clinical consideration in telemedicine
•    Security / HIPPA
•    Documentation, Coding and Reimbursement
•    Technology for Telemedicine
•    Rules and Laws
•    Telemedicine resources
•    Do’s and Don’ts!!!

The Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance.  Initially, all grievances should be directed to GOMA’s Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the CME Planning Committee.  All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

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Barby J. Simmons, DO, Lead Physician Virtual Care TSPMG

Dr. Simmons is a Family Medicine Physician from Gulfport Mississippi, attended Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a virtual physician since 2015.

DISCLOSURE:  No relevant financial relationships to disclose.