FAQ on telehealth during COVID-19 outbreak

A running list of questions and answers we have received from NASW members about the use of telehealth in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We will continue adding to the list, so check back regularly. The sections highlighted in GREEN are responses from NASW Ohio members through our weekly virtual meetings on this topic. Click here.

Recorded Webinars

*Starting May 15, 2020 recorded meetings will be accessible from here. 

Friday, May 1, 2020

Topics: New CMS guidance, safety and health when in-person sessions, contact tracing and HIPAA, anti-oppressive practice post-pandemic

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Friday, April 24, 2020

Topics: waived cost sharing, verbal consent, workers' rights and protections

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Friday, April 17, 2020

Topics: Billing guidance,  waived copays, internet security for you and your clients

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Resource from TherapyNotes EHR: https://www.facebook.com/therapynotes/videos or TherapyNotes.com

Friday, April 10, 2020

Topics: CSWMFT emergency rule filing re. telehealth, telephonic assessments, private insurance coverage for telehealth, Medicare reimbursement for telephonic services, community mental health services and COVID-19 impact

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Ohio Council COVID-19 BH Provider Impact Survey - 4/3/2020

Friday, April 3, 2020

Topics: Update from Brian Carnahan, Executive Director of CSWMFT Board on electronic service delivery rule changes, license renewal, scope of practice, out of state practice.

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CSWMFT Draft Emergency Rule

Friday, March 27

Topics: New emergency rules, House Bill 580 for mandatory telehealth reimbursement, documentation tips, ideas for teletherapy with young children, billing

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March 19

Video of the webinar

Chat log from the webinar (See FAQ above for chat responses organized by topic)

PowerPoint from the webinar

Weekly virtual Q & A sessions for members

Starting March 27th, we will host weekly calls every Friday from 10 - 11 am for members to share information and work through questions about implementing telehealth during the public health emergency. Register once at this link, and use the same log-in information every week!