Telehealth Modernization Act
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Overview
The Telehealth Modernization Act extends certain telehealth flexibilities under Medicare, primarily through 2027. It removes geographic requirements for telehealth services, expands the list of practitioners who can provide them, and extends these benefits to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. The bill also includes provisions to allow for audio-only telehealth services, delay in-person requirements for mental health services, and enhance in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities. Finally, it addresses fraud prevention related to durable medical equipment claims and incorporates virtual diabetes prevention programs.
Key provisions
- Extends telehealth flexibilities (geographic requirements, originating sites) through September 30, 2027.
- Expands the list of practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services through September 30, 2027.
- Extends telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics through September 30, 2027, with specific payment rules.
- Allows for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth services through September 30, 2027.
- Delays in-person requirements for mental health services furnished via telehealth until October 1, 2027.
- Enhances in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities, including allowing for virtual services.
- Includes virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model.
- Addresses fraud prevention related to durable medical equipment claims.
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