Finally, some good news! As previously reported, the Covid-era telehealth flexibilities lapsed September 30, 2025 and again on January 30, 2026, wreaking havoc on both beneficiaries and providers alike. After the signing of H.R. 7148 (the … [Read more...] about Medicare Telehealth Coverage Extended Through 2027
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Medicare Telehealth Extended – for Now
As previously reported, an unfortunate consequence of the government shutdown was the lapse in Medicare coverage for telehealth services. When the government restarted November 13, 2025, so did Medicare coverage of telehealth services – at least for … [Read more...] about Medicare Telehealth Extended – for Now
Medicare Telehealth in Limbo
As of the time of this alert, the federal government remains shut down due to a spending impasse in Congress over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and restoring Medicaid cuts in H.R.1, the reconciliation bill passed in July.An overlooked … [Read more...] about Medicare Telehealth in Limbo
Race, Language Proficiency, and Age are Barriers to Accessing Telehealth
A study conducted by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute found that during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, “Latino and Asian patients were more likely to have challenges with telehealth use compared to white patients due to the limited … [Read more...] about Race, Language Proficiency, and Age are Barriers to Accessing Telehealth
CMS: Key Trends in Medicare Telehealth Utilization Report
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. The omnibus spending bill extended for an additional two years the telehealth flexibilities originally put in place for the COVID-19 Public Health … [Read more...] about CMS: Key Trends in Medicare Telehealth Utilization Report
Survey: Widespread Clinician Concern Over Older Adults and Telehealth
A recently published national survey reported that clinicians have significant concerns about adults 65 and older relying on telehealth services for their medical needs.[1] Over 7,000 clinicians responded to a survey funded by the West Health … [Read more...] about Survey: Widespread Clinician Concern Over Older Adults and Telehealth
Study Shows Increased Willingness to Use Telehealth Amongst Previously Resistant Populations
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, use of telehealth in the U.S. was relatively minimal.[1] The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) issued waivers to expand access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries in March 2020. In addition to access … [Read more...] about Study Shows Increased Willingness to Use Telehealth Amongst Previously Resistant Populations
WHO Issues Guidance on Sustaining Telemedicine Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the nearly three years since the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) was enacted, the use of telehealth services by Medicare beneficiaries has increased by over 6,000%. Telehealth’s efficacy has been closely examined as its use has expanded … [Read more...] about WHO Issues Guidance on Sustaining Telemedicine Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
New GAO Telehealth Report Recommends Strengthening Oversight and Additional Privacy and Security Risk Education
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, over 96 million people living in the United States have been infected and over one million have lost their lives to the disease.[1] In an effort to shield older adults and people with disabilities … [Read more...] about New GAO Telehealth Report Recommends Strengthening Oversight and Additional Privacy and Security Risk Education
OIG Brief Identifies Which Medicare Beneficiaries Were More Likely to Use Telehealth During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is conducting oversight work assessing telehealth services to provide recommendations that can help policymakers and stakeholders consider changes to telehealth policies.[1] Part of that work involves assessing … [Read more...] about OIG Brief Identifies Which Medicare Beneficiaries Were More Likely to Use Telehealth During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic