Posted on Monday, March 16, 2020 12:42 PM
Last week, in response to the coronavirus Congress passed an $8.3 billion supplemental appropriations package designed to combat the spread of the virus. This new federal spending will largely be directed to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be used towards stockpiling medical supplies, conduct research and support community health centers as they encounter increased patient demand.
“The supplemental package also allows for waivers to certain telehealth requirements during the coronavirus emergency. Specifically, the waivers will allow for telehealth services regardless of whether or not the beneficiary resides in a rural area. In addition, the originating site requirement is also eligible to be waived, in effect allowing for telehealth to be provided in a Medicare beneficiary’s home. However, these waivers will only apply to physicians and practitioners meaning home health and hospice providers will not be eligible to partake in these telehealth waivers.”
This is the first of what is expected to be many legislative efforts that Congress will take to help stop the spread of this virus.
Source: NAHC Report
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