Source: Center for Connected Health Policy
Federal telehealth waivers have been extended for two more years, allowing patients to continue accessing healthcare from the comfort of their homes. This means no geographic restrictions and the inclusion of audio-only visits. Plus, the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative is here to stay! At Palmetto Care Connections, we’re dedicated to empowering our patients with convenient, high-quality care.
Two-Year Extension of Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities
Earlier this month, the House Ways and Means Committee marked up and passed HR 8261 “Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act,” which would provide a two-year extension of the current temporary Medicare telehealth waivers. Included in the proposed extension are the temporary waivers on:
- The geographic and originating site limitations
- Expanded list of providers eligible for reimbursement by Medicare if they provided services via telehealth, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)
- Continued delay of the in-person visit requirement for mental health services provided via telehealth when not meeting certain location requirements
- Continued coverage for some services to be provided via audio-only
The temporary waivers would be extended to December 31, 2026.
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