E/M Coding Alert - 2020 Issue 14
Legislators Hope to Make Telehealth Changes Permanent
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Article Overview
This article explains ongoing bipartisan congressional efforts to make temporary telehealth changes permanent and to extend waiver-based telehealth flexibilities. It is relevant to clinicians, administrators, coding and compliance teams, and health policy professionals who follow Medicare telehealth access, federal agency guidance, and post-pandemic policy planning. The article also notes stakeholder advocacy and testimony from telemedicine leadership as part of the broader policy discussion.
Why This Topic Matters
Telehealth policy affects access to care, operational planning, and compliance for providers that relied on temporary Medicare flexibilities during the public health emergency. Understanding the scope of proposed federal action helps organizations anticipate future telehealth availability and administrative requirements.
What You Will Learn
- What federal lawmakers and agencies are discussing regarding telehealth flexibility
- Why permanent telehealth access is being advocated by industry stakeholders
- How congressional and agency action may shape post-pandemic telehealth policy
- Which organizations and government leaders are involved in the discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Practice managers
- Physicians and clinicians
- Health policy professionals
- Telehealth program administrators
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