Jun 12, 2024 · Telehealth in practice. In the March 18, 2021, edition of the “AMA COVID-19 Update,” physicians discussed “The Telehealth Initiative,” a collaboration between the AMA, The Physicians Foundation, and several state medical associations, which supports physician practices in adopting and adapting to telehealth.

Aug 15, 2024 · Bipartisan legislation that would extend existing telehealth flexibilities for two years beyond their current end-of-2024 expiration date saw its first substantive step toward becoming law when the House Ways and Means Committee in May unanimously passed the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act (H.R. 8261).

Dec 27, 2023 · For practices to integrate telehealth services into patient care requires good federal and state policies, and there is a flurry of legislative activity taking place at the state level.” “There’s been a tremendous amount of activity going on in the states—2023 has been a busy year,” said Jared Augenstein, Manatt Health’s managing ...

Apr 5, 2024 · Supporting telehealth is an essential component of the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians. Telehealth is critical to the future of health care, which is why the AMA continues to lead the charge to aggressively expand telehealth policy, research and resources to ensure physician practice sustainability and fair payment.

Jun 12, 2024 · The Telehealth Initiative: Implementing and using telehealth The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing “The Telehealth Initiative,” that supports physician practices in adopting and adapting to telehealth.

Dec 28, 2023 · Category 3 telehealth services will be covered through 2023. Nonfacility payment rates for telehealth services will remain the same through 2023 (physician offices are defined by Medicare as “nonfacility” setting, so this means telehealth payments will remain the same as in-person through 2023.

Dec 13, 2024 · So we know that the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 had the geographic location and site of service restrictions on Medicare telehealth services that was lifted during the pandemic, and that will end in January of 2025 unless Congress acts before the end of the year.

Mar 18, 2021 · The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing “The Telehealth Initiative,” that supports physician practices in adopting and adapting to telehealth.

Jan 22, 2025 · Adopting telehealth procedures can improve patient care and increase the efficiency of your practice. The American Medical Association provides studies on the benefits of telehealth, as well as tips on overcoming common telehealth adoption hurdles.

May 14, 2024 · Telehealth was a literal lifeline for patients during the COVID-19 public health emergency, ensuring access to a physician’s care without the risks of leaving home. This was only possible because Congress acted quickly to implement legislative and regulatory flexibilities that broadened the reach ...