Improving Specialty Health Care Access for Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries via Telehealth
The EASE Act aims to enhance access to specialty health services for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, particularly those in rural or underserved areas. It mandates a new test model utilizing digital modalities, such as telehealth, to deliver these services. This change means citizens will gain easier access to specialists without extensive travel, significantly impacting their health outcomes and personal finances.
Key points
Establishment of a new test model (EASE Act) within the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) focused on specialty care access.
Allowing Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, especially those in rural areas, to receive specialty services through telehealth and other remote technologies.
Requiring participating provider networks to include at least 50 health centers (including rural and critical access hospitals), with at least half located in rural areas.
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