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Topic: COVID-19
Washington State Telehealth Compliance

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Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for Providers in WA State

Approximately 300, new, drive-in Wi-Fi hotspots are coming online statewide through the Washington Statewide Broadband Act.

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Request a Zoom License to Connect With Patients During The COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Care Authority (HCA) has purchased a limited number of licenses for Zoom, a video conferencing technology that helps health care providers continue seeing patients without a physical encounter.

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Request a Laptop for Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) has a limited number of laptops available for providers who do not have the financial resources to offer telehealth services to Apple Health clients.

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Apple Health (Medicaid) Clinical Policy and Billing for COVID-19

In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Care Authority is aware that usual and customary ways of providing and billing/reporting services may not be feasible. This FAQ reinforces the agency’s current policies regarding telemedicine as defined in WAC 182-531-1730 and covers the new telehealth policies that will only be in effect during this health care crisis.

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Integrated Managed Care Behavioral Health Provider Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This resource covers the underlying principles of support for Behavioral Health Providers during COVID-19, as well as the actions HCA and MCOs will take to support BH providers during the pandemic.

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DBHR COVID19 Provider Call

A bi-monthly COVID-19 call for prevention, treatment and recovery providers from the DBHR. 

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Zoom meetings for peers-adult, youth, and family members

The Health Care Authority’s (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) will co-host weekly Zoom meetings designed for peers, adult, youth, and family members.

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Better Health Together — Health Care Authority & Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery COVID-19 Updates

Stay up-to-date on Upcoming Webinars, HCA Resources, General Updates, and Updates for Oral Health Providers.

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Proclamation by The Governor Amending Proclamation 20-05 (20-29 Telemedicine)

Governor Inslee’s latest proclamation for Washington State, including guidelines for Telemedicine and Telehealth Professionals.

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