Tag: flexibilities
Telehealth flexibilities extended
March 18, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Congress has passed a continuing resolution that includes an extension of telehealth flexibilities and reimbursement policies through Sept. 30, 2025, VGM has reported.
“These measures represent a commitment to maintaining the momentum of telehealth adoption, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic,” VGM stated in a bulletin. “By extending these provisions, Congress aims to bridge the gap in health care access for diverse populations, from rural communities...
CMS announces flexibilities for Medicaid
March 18, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has announced additional flexibilities to help state Medicaid programs provide needed relief to providers and protect access to health coverage after the cyberattack at Change Healthcare.
CMS is encouraging states to submit Medicaid state plan amendments (SPAs) for authority to make certain interim payments for services providers have rendered but for which the provider cannot submit claims. The agency has now released guidance on related flexibilities, including the...