American Telemedicine Association Launches New Advocacy Group
As policymakers consider the numerous telehealth bills placed before them, a new advocacy organization has entered the scene: ATA Action. Launched by the American Telemedicine Association, the new...Doctors Outside US Cannot Bill Medicare for Telehealth, Court Confirms
A telehealth company's attempt to strike down a decision stating that virtual care physicians who are outside of the U.S. are not eligible for Medicare reimbursement was dismissed by a federal...Many States Hit Hard by COVID-19 Limit Telehealth Practice, Report Finds
Though telehealth use reached new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report shows that some of the states that were hit the hardest by the novel coronavirus have restrictive telehealth...How Telehealth Will Continue its Evolution Beyond Pandemic Response
It has been nearly two years since telehealth's meteoric rise in popularity. Though it is clear that telehealth is here to stay, its role in care delivery will continue to evolve beyond being a tool to address the social distancing...Ohio, New Jersey Governors Sign Telehealth Bills Into Law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy have signed into law bills that will expand access to telehealth in their respective states. DeWine signed the Telemedicine Expansion Act, which...Permanent Pay, Originating Site Policies Boost Access to Virtual Addiction Services
Lawmakers have the power to solidify access to virtual opioid use disorder treatment by introducing policies that ensure reimbursement parity, solidify audio-only telehealth coverage, and expand the...Telehealth Payment, Access Flexibilities Can Help Close Care Gaps
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing health inequities, widening the already large gap between the care that white and Black Americans receive. A new report from public...Washington State Solidifies Audio-Only Telehealth Regulations
Washington state's Office of the Insurance Commissioner has finalized regulations to implement the audio-only telehealth law that was passed in May. The law requires payers to reimburse providers...A Snapshot of Telehealth Payment Policies Across States
Telehealth policies vary from state to state but in the past few months there have been some common regulation changes across the country. Specifically, states modified their Medicaid reimbursement...Senate Bill Aims to Solidify Medicare Coverage for Telehealth
Four US Senators have introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to make permanent a CMS policy that temporarily expanded Medicare coverage and reimbursement for certain telehealth services during the...Sponsored Article
