decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2022 Issue 4 (April)
Telehealth was critical during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Article Overview
This article summarizes an Office of Inspector General data brief on telehealth utilization among Medicare beneficiaries during the first year of the COVID-19 public health emergency. It covers broad usage patterns, service categories most associated with telehealth, and why the findings matter to policymakers and stakeholders considering Medicare telehealth changes.
Why This Topic Matters
The article is relevant to readers tracking Medicare telehealth trends, OIG reporting, and policy discussions shaped by pandemic-era utilization data.
What You Will Learn
- How telehealth use among Medicare beneficiaries changed during the first year of the COVID-19 public health emergency
- Which broad service categories were most associated with telehealth use
- Why the OIG said the findings may inform Medicare telehealth policy discussions
- What role CMS, Congress, and other stakeholders may play in reviewing telehealth data
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Payer policy analysts
- Telehealth stakeholders
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