MedCity News March 16, 2025
Katie Adams

Congress passed a continuing resolution last week that extended expiring Medicare telehealth flexibilities through the next six months. Telehealth CEOs view the passing of the resolution as a short-term win, but they think there is still more work to do to ensure Americans have permanent access to virtual care services in the future.

Congress passed a continuing resolution last week to fund the federal government through September 30 and avoid a government shutdown. The legislation extended some key healthcare provisions, letting them live on for another six months.

The resolution extends the enhanced low-volume adjustment program and the Medicare-dependent hospital program, extends add-on payments for ambulance services, and eliminates the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts through the next six months....

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