2022 Omnibus Spending Bill Expands Telehealth Coverage

Tune in each month for special episodes on the Tate Chronicles when Morgan Reed from the Connected Health Initiative (CHI) sits in and co-hosts with Jim Tate. CHI is a coalition of industry stakeholders and partners leading efforts to harness the power of technology to improve patient engagement and health outcomes. CHI works to clarify outdated health regulations, incentivize the use of connected health technologies, and ensure an environment in which patients and consumers can see improvement in their health.

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Key Takeaways:

  • 2022 Omnibus Spending Bill expands coverage of telehealth services.
  • Audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology added to list of reimbursable telehealth services.
  • Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to study the use and impact of telehealth services on patients with an eye to whether it diminishes the quality of care.
  • Telehealth technology validated during Covid pandemic.

The Hosts

Jim Tate

Morgan Reed

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