Policy and Legislation
The final rule is an implementation of the No Surprises Act, which was passed by Congress last year.
At the time of publishing, HHS had not extended the deadline for PRF payments.
Two months since the ONC info blocking rules took effect, many health systems are still sorting out what is required of them. Mark Segal of Digital Health Policy Advisors shares ways to avoid looming penalties.
Panelists emphasized virtual care's longer-term potential at the final day of the American Telemedicine Association conference and expo.
OIG said CMS should make changes to require accreditation organizations to perform surveys after it issues new participation requirements.
Daniel Tsai previously served as the Assistant Secretary for MassHealth and Medicaid Director.
The agency also issued a rule meant to speed the shift to value for home-based services.
Top health officials from HHS and VA have signaled their ongoing support for telemedicine in the long term, but also want to ensure that "technology is being used properly."
Bill includes tens of billions of dollars for home healthcare, an expansion of federal health benefits and $65 billion for broadband infrastructure.
States with marketplaces will be enrolling more consumers and reassessing current enrollees' eligibility for financial assistance.