Becker's Healthcare July 8, 2020
Thirty-five senators signed a July 2 letter to HHS and CMS, urging the agencies to release details about its plans for telehealth since regulations were lifted during the coronavirus pandemic.
“…We are hearing from patients and providers who are concerned about when Medicare’s temporary changes to telehealth rules will be rolled back and whether they will receive any advance notice,” the letter states. “Patients are anxious about when private payers will change rates for telehealth services and if they will decide to rescind telehealth coverage all together.”
To bring transparency and clarity to the situation, the senators request CMS and HHS do the following:
1. Offer a written plan and timeline for establishing permanent administrative changes for telehealth made to...
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