Editorial Note: We earn commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Fees do not influence the opinions or ratings of our editors. The Covid-19 crisis has triggered a public health emergency, which has given the federal government the authority to waive and amend requirements for private health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). During the public health emergency, patients and health policyholders have enjoyed a range of free and expanded services and benefits designed to prevent and minimize the impact of Covid. The end of the…
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HHS Fact Sheet: Telehealth Flexibilities and Resources and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) continues the process of transitioning away from the policies enabled by the COVID-19 emergency declarations, the Department would like to provide clarity regarding the future of federal flexibilities related to telehealth and tele prescribing to ensure that patients may continue to access and receive the care that they need. Below is a Fact Sheet outlining key details of what will change and what will stay the same for patients and providers when the COVID-19 public health emergency…
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