COVID-19 update: CMS allows telehealth home visits, OIG waives copays

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps practices understand rapidly changing federal telehealth rules during the COVID-19 pandemic so they can assess whether their virtual visit workflows, billing processes, and compliance practices align with the temporary Medicare guidance.

Article Sections

1. COVID-19 telehealth policy update

   Overview of the federal announcements expanding telehealth access during the COVID-19 emergency and the reasons these changes were issued.

2. 6 things you need to know

   A practical summary of the major operational points practices were told to consider before billing for telehealth services, including coverage scope, patient location, technology, cost-sharing, and state-law considerations.