Congress
eyes permanent Medicare coverage for telehealth from therapists
mHealth Intelligence
A group of
lawmakers has introduced a bill that would ensure Medicare coverage for
telehealth services provided by physical and occupational therapists,
audiologists and speech and language pathologists. The Expanded Telehealth
Access Act, unveiled this week by some 14 U.S. Representatives, is one of
dozens of bills submitted over the past few months by lawmakers aimed
permanently extending emergency measures aimed at boosting telehealth access
and coverage during the coronavirus pandemic.
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