Congress Extends Telehealth Access Amid Ongoing Medicare Payment Cuts
Chief Healthcare Executive
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Congress has passed a short-term federal spending package extending telehealth and hospital-at-home programs until the end of September, allowing continued virtual care access for patients. Despite this extension, which comes as federal waivers were set to expire, advocates expressed disappointment over the absence of a longer-term solution for healthcare planning. Additionally, the package failed to address impending cuts to Medicare payments to physicians, which has drawn criticism from medical professionals and organizations. This stagnation raises concerns about the sustainability of care for Medicare beneficiaries as some providers reconsider accepting Medicare patients.
