The Public Health Emergency (PHE) declared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2020 allowed coverage of telehealth-the use of electronic communication to deliver care remotely-by federal… Click to show full abstract
The Public Health Emergency (PHE) declared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2020 allowed coverage of telehealth-the use of electronic communication to deliver care remotely-by federal payers during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the PHE could end in the coming months, so legislators have introduced bills in Congress to continue coverage for certain types of virtual visits under federal programs. Telehealth measures may be attached to the bill funding the federal government for fiscal year 2022, which could be enacted in mid-March.
               
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