Permanent Telehealth Access in Medicare Post-Pandemic
This act aims to permanently expand access to telehealth services under the Medicare program, meaning patients can continue to have online medical consultations from home, even after the public health emergency ends. These changes will make healthcare more accessible, especially for those in rural areas or with mobility challenges.
Key points
Patients can permanently receive Medicare telehealth services from their homes.
The list of eligible healthcare professionals providing telehealth services will be expanded.
Flexibilities for telehealth services introduced during the pandemic will be retained.
Enhanced telehealth access for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
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