Telehealth policies uncertain, pending congressional action
Date postedNovember 14, 2024
In the face of expiring pandemic-era telehealth waivers, Congress is considering several bills to preserve expanded telehealth access. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will reintroduce pre-pandemic restrictions on telehealth, impacting where and how services can be provided. Some CMS extensions remain, like a one-year rule allowing providers to bill from their home offices. Advocates urge Congress to pass legislation that would make these flexibilities permanent, aiming to maintain accessible virtual care options nationwide.