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On July 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that announces and solicits public comments on proposed policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medicare Part B issues, effective on or after January 1, 2024. The calendar year (CY) 2024 PFS proposed rule is one of more»

AHA launches first telehealth certification for physicians The American Heart Association launched its first individual certification for telehealth, it said in a July 5 news release. The Certified Professional by the American Heart Association-Telehealth certification is available through the association's education hub. The certification aims to more»

Biden-Harris Administration Announces State Allocations for $42.45 Billion High-Speed Internet Grant Program as Part of Investing in America Agenda WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announced how it has allocated funding to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, more»

Drug Enforcement Administration 21 CFR Part 1307 RIN 1117-AB40 and 1117-AB78 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 42 CFR Part 12 Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services more»

Possible changes to telehealth regulations could make it easier for people to access opioid-use-disorder treatment. The change is expected to boost accessibility for rural communities, but local advocates say other strategies are also necessary to address opioid use in Indiana. The Drug Enforcement Administration proposed new rules that will change the way more»

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announces that the Notifications of Enforcement Discretion issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act during the COVID-19 public health more»

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will rescind certain COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities beginning May 12, 2023, with the conclusion of the federal health public health emergency. Policy MMP 23-10 outlines flexibilities that will remain permanent and which flexibilities will be rescinded. Notable permanent flexibilities more»

The Biden administration has launched a telehealth pilot program that will test and treat patients for COVID-19 from their homes. The initiative will start in January in Berks County, Pa., where up to 8,000 eligible residents are expected to participate. "At-home testing for COVID-19 is now widely available in the United States, as are antiviral more»