Hospice bill’s information reporting provision raises industry concerns
By
Adam Healy
Jul 17, 2024
A couple provisions in a landmark piece of hospice legislation are cause for concern among hospice stakeholders. Providers, however, generally believe that, if passed, the bill would modernize the Medicare...
Coverage for Medicare’s e-visits still available, though few patients use service
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 16, 2024
E-visits, which drew expanded coverage during the pandemic still are available but not used often, a new study shows.
Congress advisers back permanent telehealth expansions, look to nix in-person rule for behavioral telehealth...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 12, 2024
Maintaining Medicare access to telehealth services must remain a priority, members of a congressional advisory panel said Thursday.
Push for permanent telehealth funding kicks into high gear in Congress
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 18, 2024
With some coverage set to expire, a bipartisan push is underway in Congress to make telehealth reimbursements permanent.
Updated CMS telehealth toolkit offers tips to states for improving access
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 27, 2024
CMS has released a new report on telehealth intended to give states guidance on how to assist access for those on Medicaid programs.