Lexology September 5, 2024
On July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its proposed rule (“Proposed Rule”) for the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which includes implications for telehealth services reimbursable by Medicare. Although the majority of telehealth waivers enacted during the COVID-19 public health emergency (the “PHE”) are set to expire at the end of 2024 in the absence of legislative action, CMS has proposed to leave certain key flexibilities in place, including the allowance for physicians and other practitioners to furnish remote “direct supervision” through their immediate availability via audio-video technology.
Comments are due on September 9, 2024.
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