Virtual Visits a. Telehealth Services are live, interactive audio and visual transmissions of a Physician-patient encounter from one site to another, using telecommunications technologies and may include transmissions of real-time telecommunications or those transmitted by store-and-forward technology.
Virtual Visits. Covered Services received through a Virtual Visits do not require Prior Authorization unless the Covered Service would require Prior Authorization if provided in person. The Member does not have to establish a relationship with a Virtual Visit Provider to receive services. HPN does not require the Provider delivering Virtual Visits to demonstrate the necessity to provide services through Virtual Visits or to receive additional certifications or licenses to provide Virtual Visits. HPN will not refuse to provide coverage because of the distant site from which the contracted Virtual Visit Provider provides Covered Services or the originating site at which the Member receives Virtual Visit Covered Services. HPN will not require Covered Services to be provided through Virtual Visits as a condition of coverage. Evidence of Coverage
Virtual Visits a. T elehealth Services are live, interactive audio and visual transmissions of a Physician-patient encounter from one site to another, using telecommunications technologies and may include transmissions of real-time telecommunications or those transmitted by store-and-forward technology.
Virtual Visits. Virtual visits for Covered Health Care Services that include the diagnosis and treatment of less serious medical conditions through live audio and video technology. Virtual visits provide communication of medical information in real-time between the patient and a distant Physician or health specialist, through use of live audio and video technology outside of a medical facility (for example, from home or from work). Network Benefits are available only when services are delivered through a Designated Virtual Network Provider. You can find a Designated Virtual Network Provider by contacting us at xxx.xxxxx.xxx or the telephone number on your ID card.
Virtual Visits. Patient may request that the Physician see the Patient virtually in Patient’s home or office, and in situations where the Physician considers such a visit reasonably necessary and appropriate, he will make every reasonable effort to comply with Patient’s request.
Virtual Visits. Virtual visits are included in the MMF but are at the sole discretion of Practice as there are times when a virtual visit is not suitable given the situation, which will require Patient to schedule an in-person appointment for treatment.
