Author: HealthEverywhere Editorial Team
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CMS finalizes CY 2025 Physician Fee Schedule telehealth policies
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS finalized CY 2025 PFS policies preserving selected telehealth flexibilities, including audio-only availability for certain home telehealth services and extended telecommunication-technology payment policies for RHCs and FQHCs. Why it matters: The rule shaped the transition from pandemic-era flexibilities toward longer-term Medicare telehealth policy. HealthEverywhere note: This post is…
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CMS issues transmittal allowing home health telehealth services during an inpatient stay
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS issued transmittal R12888CP on allowing home health telehealth services during an inpatient stay, with implementation scheduled for April 7, 2025. Why it matters: This is a narrow but practical operational change for providers coordinating home health and inpatient care. HealthEverywhere note: This post is a source-linked policy…
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HHS OIG calls for additional oversight of Medicare remote patient monitoring
Source: HHS Office of Inspector General HHS OIG found Medicare RPM use increased dramatically from 2019 to 2022 and recommended stronger safeguards, clearer ordering information, provider education, and monitoring of billing companies. Why it matters: This report is foundational for understanding current program-integrity concerns around RPM. HealthEverywhere note: This post is a source-linked policy news…