CTP Telehealth Technology & Platforms 4

Question 1

A telehealth organization is deploying remote patient monitoring. Which federal program specifically provides reimbursement codes for RPM services?

Accepted Answer

Medicare

Answer

Medicare established CPT codes (99453, 99454, 99457, 99458) that reimburse providers for qualifying remote patient monitoring services.

Question 2

What is the role of a 'middleware' layer in a telehealth technology stack?

Accepted Answer

It connects and enables communication between disparate software systems

Answer

Middleware acts as a bridge that facilitates data exchange and communication between different software components, such as the telehealth platform and the EHR system.

Question 3

A clinician is conducting telehealth from a home office. Which security measure is MOST critical to protect patient data?

Accepted Answer

Connecting via a secured, password-protected private network or VPN

Answer

Using a secured private network or VPN encrypts the clinician's internet connection, protecting patient data from interception when working remotely.

Question 4

Which telehealth modality is most appropriate for a dermatologist reviewing skin lesion photographs submitted by a patient?

Accepted Answer

Store-and-forward asynchronous review

Answer

Store-and-forward allows the patient to submit high-resolution images of the skin lesion for the dermatologist to review at a convenient time without a live session.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) when a healthcare organization adopts a telehealth platform?

Accepted Answer

It legally obligates the vendor to protect PHI in accordance with HIPAA

Answer

A BAA is a legally required HIPAA contract ensuring that the telehealth vendor (business associate) safeguards Protected Health Information appropriately.

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CTP Telehealth Technology & Platforms 4