Medicare Telehealth Expansion: Easier Access and New Rules
This bill aims to permanently expand access to telehealth services under Medicare by removing geographic restrictions and allowing consultations from home. It also introduces new payment rules for rural hospitals and health centers, and permits audio-only telehealth services, making healthcare more accessible, especially for those in rural areas.
Key points
No more geographic limits: You can use Medicare telehealth services from anywhere, including your home.
More services via phone: Some consultations, including mental health, will be available through audio-only calls.
Support for rural hospitals: Rural hospitals will receive better payment terms for telehealth services, increasing their availability.
Easier access for health centers: Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics can permanently offer telehealth services with new payment rules.
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