The NYSPA Report: The Future of Telehealth in New York State

• By: Rachel A. Fernbach, Esq. NY State Psychiatric Association (NYSPA)
• March 31st, 2021
• payment parity, reimbursement, Spring 2021 Issue, telehealth, telemedicine
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For many years, the New York State Psychiatric Association (NYSPA) has been advocating for mental health parity – equivalent coverage and reimbursement for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. In addition to Timothy’s Law, New York’s mental health mandate, and the...

Remote Access to Mental Health Care and Treatment During the COVID-19 Crisis

• By: Rachel A. Fernbach, Esq. New York State Psychiatric Association
• May 19th, 2020
• COVID-19, helpline, HIPAA, mental health, services, summer 2020 issue, telehealth, telemedicine, treatment
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New York State has unfortunately become an epicenter of the COVID-19 public health emergency, with more confirmed positive cases than any other State in the nation. During the COVID-19 crisis, the use of telehealth and telemedicine has become an essential tool in ensuring continued access to mental...