Telehealth

Also this week, the end of the public health emergency could have ramifications for telehealth.

The lawmakers describe the future of audio-only telehealth coverage as "unpredictable" and say a consistent policy should be established.

The current 90-day extension ends on January 11, 2023.

Ninety-four percent of telehealth users say they would use the technology to receive medical services in the future.

<p>This is a "golden age of digital health," according to Daniel Otzoy, digital health technical advisor at John Snow, Inc.</p>

A small percentage of providers are engaging in "high risk billing," which poses a risk to Medicare, OIG found.

More than 370 organizations said the short-term nature of the temporary policies adds uncertainty into the healthcare system.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In addition to hopes for a Senate telehealth bill passage, HIMSS is focusing on the European Health Data Space, public health infrastructure modernization and more, says Tom Leary, senior VP and head of government relations at HIMSS. </span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Former CIO at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Jim Gfrerer shares his thoughts on the future of healthcare and discusses how policy changes and digital innovation are improving healthcare access. </span></span></p>

OIG said this information will help CMS, HHS, Congress and other stakeholders understand who benefited from the expansion.