Resources & Reports

Reports

Net Neutrality Debate and Connected Health

In recent months, a great deal has been said about net neutrality. The basic premise of “net neutrality” is that all traffic on the Internet should be treated the same. References made in this document will lead the reader to more information should they wish to explore specific points in more detail.

Reports

Community Health Centers and Telehealth: A Cost Analysis Report & Recommendations

This report summarizes the findings of a recent CCHP project which examined the cost and reimbursement barriers faced by community health centers when using telehealth to serve their clients.  The report includes a series of policy  recommendations and suggestions for advancing the use of telehealth among CHCs.

Reports

Telehealth Private Payer Laws: Impact and Issues – Full Report

Since 2010, there has been nearly triple the number of states that have enacted legislation related to telehealth care, and the most common legislation has been what is known as private payer laws. The state telehealth private payer laws range in scope and features, adding further complexity to the already convoluted telehealth policy environment where no two states are alike. Although these private payer telehealth laws are gaining momentum, to date there has not been a comprehensive analysis of these laws or the impact they may have on expanding the use and payment for telehealth services. To further understand and assess the impact of these laws on telehealth utilization, the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) conducted a five-month study (September 2016 to January 2017) looking to achieve a better understanding of the policy factors that greatly affect the effectiveness of private payer laws.