Tag: Telehealth Waivers
AMA urges Congress to make telehealth changes permanent
January 7, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging Congress to enact permanent authorization of Medicare telehealth services and end the repeated cycle of temporary extensions that have undermined reliable access to virtual care.
The current Medicare telehealth waiver expires on Jan. 30.
“Since the COVID-19 public health emergency, Congress has repeatedly extended telehealth flexibilities for Medicare patients—often...
GAO on telehealth and other waivers: ‘Careful monitoring is warranted’
May 24, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Members of the Government Accountability Office testified before Congress last week saying, while Medicare beneficiaries and providers have benefitted from program waivers and other flexibilities, their continued use beyond the pandemic increases risks and raise considerations.
Among those risks and considerations:
Increased spending: Telehealth waivers can increase spending in both Medicare and Medicaid, if telehealth services are furnished in addition...