Hospice News March 17, 2025
Pandemic-related telehealth flexibilities set to expire March 31 have recently been extended for another six months as federal lawmakers approve a continuing resolution to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.
Congress has passed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025 (FY2025), which allowed for continuation of several public health, Medicare and Medicaid authorities and programs. Introduced last month, the bill was signed into law early Saturday, and included language to extend temporary telehealth waivers through September 30, 2025. The flexibilities included the ability to perform face-to-face recertifications through telehealth.
Though welcomed by many health care providers, a more permanent solution is needed to navigate future telehealth access and utilization, according to Julia Mirich, a spokesperson for Telehealth Access...
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