Expanding Telehealth for Dialysis Patients in Medicare Program
This bill makes it easier for dialysis patients to access telehealth services by allowing them to have virtual doctor visits at dialysis facilities. This means more convenience and access to healthcare, especially for those living far from doctors, without extra fees for the visit location.
Key points
Dialysis facilities can now serve as locations for telehealth services under the Medicare program.
Geographic restrictions are removed, meaning patients can use telehealth at dialysis facilities regardless of where they live.
There will be no extra facility fees for using a dialysis center as a telehealth originating site.
At least one in-person visit with a physician is required in the same calendar month telehealth services are rendered at a dialysis facility for certain services.
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