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Aug 13, 2021 •Telehealth

Cures 2.0 Includes Provisions to Expand Telehealth Coverage, Services

While focusing on research to tackle cancer and other diseases, the massive Cures 2.0 bill unveiled last week includes provisions aimed at extending telehealth coverage and access…

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Aug 13, 2021 •Telehealth

Telehealth supports hospice and palliative care providers, patients and caregivers

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 quickly led to rapid adoption of telehealth across all healthcare sectors, including hospice and palliative care. A year later,…

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Aug 13, 2021 •Telemedicine

22 states changed telemedicine laws during the pandemic

Most pursued changes via administrative action, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report, which may not be a permanent solution after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.…

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Aug 13, 2021 •Telemedicine

CMS to Permanently Cover Audio-Only Telemedicine for Mental Health

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed permanent Medicare coverage of audio-only mental health telehealth services. Currently, Medicare covers audio-only telehealth under temporary waivers…

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Aug 12, 2021 •Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare

CMS Releases 2022 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Rule

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule on July 13. This rule…

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Aug 11, 2021 •Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)

SNF-Diversion Bill ‘Choose Home’ Introduced, Projected to Save Up to $247M Annually

The home health industry reached a major legislative milestone on Thursday, with U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) teaming up to introduce a new…

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During the Pandemic, Remote Patient Monitoring Took on New Meaning for Doctors

Aug 11, 2021 •Telehealth

430 healthcare organizations to lawmakers: Address the ‘telehealth cliff’

The American Telemedicine Association and Alliance for Connected Care are among a group of 430 organizations urging Congress to expand virtual care coverage before the COVID-19 public…

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Aug 11, 2021 •Telehealth

CMS’ Proposal to Expand Telehealth Coverage

On July 13, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) unveiled a proposal to temporarily extend Medicare coverage for particular telehealth services granted during the…

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Aug 11, 2021 •Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare

New Bill Would Expand Home Health Options, Including Remote Patient Monitoring, for Seniors

The Choose Home Care Act of 2021 would expand Medicare coverage for seniors who choose to go home after a hospital stay rather than to a skilled…

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As State Emergencies End, Providers Look for New Telehealth Limits

Aug 5, 2021 •Telehealth

Can a Package of Telehealth Bills Gain the Attention of Congress?

Senator John Kennedy is hoping that four telehealth bills packaged together can push Congress to take action on long-term connected health policy. By Eric Wicklund June 21, 2021 – With…

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Aug 4, 2021 •Telehealth

Telehealth use among Medicare beneficiaries varies widely: 5 insights based on age, race & location

While more than one in four (27 percent) of Medicare beneficiaries had a telehealth visit between the summer and fall of 2020, participants ranged by factors including…

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Aug 3, 2021 •Telehealth

Senate Bill Would Extend Telehealth Flexibilities Beyond Pandemic

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have reintroduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021. If enacted the…

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Aug 3, 2021 •Telemedicine

Politicians Rush to Preserve Popular Pandemic-Era Telemedicine

Video conferences have long outlived their charm, but one pandemic staple remains popular: the virtual doctor’s visit. Now politicians around the country are racing against deadlines to make…

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Aug 3, 2021 •CONNECT Act

CONNECT for Health Act reintroduced, would expand telehealth access

The legislation, sponsored by 50 senators, would permanently remove geographic restrictions on telehealth sites and expand originating sites, among other provisions. By Kat Jercich April 30, 2021…

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Aug 3, 2021 •Telehealth

New Letter Urges Congress to Establish a Post-Pandemic Telehealth Policy

The eHealth Initiative and several high-profile organizations are once again asking Congressional leadership to enact long-term telehealth policy to preserve some access and coverage rules that have…

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