decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 4 (April)
Inertia grips health reform efforts; new legislation seeks telehealth expansion
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Article Overview
This article reviews recent federal health policy developments, including the status of Affordable Care Act repeal efforts and a Senate proposal to expand telehealth access in Medicare-related settings. It is relevant to providers, coders, compliance staff, and healthcare administrators who track legislative changes that may affect coverage, delivery models, and payment policy.
Why This Topic Matters
Legislative changes can alter how telehealth and home-based care are covered and delivered, especially within Medicare and related models. Readers need to know what policy areas are under consideration so they can monitor operational and compliance impacts.
Article Sections
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Affordable Care Act repeal on hold
Covers the status of repeal-and-replace efforts and the broader political context surrounding the stalled legislation.
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Senate bill aims to unlock telehealth services
Summarizes proposed federal changes intended to broaden telehealth access across Medicare-related payment and care delivery models.
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Independence at Home (IAH) model may get an extension
Discusses proposed changes affecting a Medicare home-based care demonstration and its potential continuation.
What You Will Learn
- The current status of major federal health reform efforts.
- The general policy areas targeted by proposed telehealth legislation.
- How Medicare-related delivery models are being discussed in recent legislation.
- The types of healthcare programs and beneficiaries affected by the proposal.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Practice managers
- Telehealth program staff
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