decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2020 Issue 8 (August)
HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE)
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Article Overview
This Part B News brief covers the extension of the national COVID-19 public health emergency and the related temporary Medicare telehealth flexibilities that remain in effect. It is relevant to providers, coders, and billing staff who follow federal policy updates affecting virtual care, patient encounters, and temporary waivers during the emergency period.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because the public health emergency affects how telehealth and certain patient services may be delivered and reimbursed during the extension period. It also signals that future CMS rulemaking may further address telehealth policy.
What You Will Learn
- How the COVID-19 public health emergency extension affects telehealth policy
- What categories of temporary waivers and allowances remain tied to the emergency period
- Which federal agencies are involved in the ongoing Medicare telehealth discussion
- Why the extension is important for providers and billing teams
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physicians
- Telehealth providers
- Practice administrators
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