Telehealth

Telehealth is now a core component of healthcare delivery, fueled by rapid advances in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and evolving federal and state regulations. Virtual care offers providers and patients unmatched convenience, expanded access—especially in rural and underserved areas—and improved cost efficiency. But with innovation comes complex legal and regulatory considerations that healthcare providers, payors, vendors, and employers must address to operate successfully and avoid compliance risks.

At Dickinson Wright, our health law attorneys advise on the full spectrum of telehealth and digital health legal issues, helping clients navigate compliance, licensing, reimbursement, data privacy, and emerging AI-driven healthcare tools.

Our services include:

• Telehealth & AI Compliance: Guidance on federal and state telehealth laws, CMS rules, state medical board requirements, and emerging AI governance in healthcare.
• Fraud & Abuse Prevention: Advising on the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act, and related enforcement priorities.
• Contracts & Policies: Drafting and reviewing telehealth and digital health policies, protocols, technology agreements, and AI integration guidelines.
• Licensing & Credentialing: Addressing multistate practice requirements, compact agreements, and telehealth provider credentialing.
• Data Privacy & Cybersecurity: HIPAA, HITECH, and cybersecurity compliance for telehealth platforms, mobile health apps, and AI-enabled systems.
• Risk Assessment & Program Audits: Identifying and mitigating legal, operational, and reputational risks in telehealth delivery models.
• Reimbursement & Billing: Advising on Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payor telehealth coverage, coding, and audit readiness.
• Digital Health Equity: Strategies to expand telehealth access in rural, tribal, and underserved communities.

Our team delivers practical, forward-looking legal counsel so healthcare organizations can confidently implement and scale telehealth programs, integrate AI responsibly, and stay ahead of evolving laws and industry standards.