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Reimbursement Repercussions for April 2023 End of Public Health Emergency

Telebehavioral Health Institute

While the official end of the public health emergency (PHE) was extended to April 2023 for many federal government programs, two federal actions will further extend the deadline for federal Medicare reimbursement until at least December 31, 2024. Other repercussions of the end of the PHE include the return of HIPAA and licensure enforcement.

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The End Of The Public Health Emergency Part 2 – Temporary Medicare Changes and Their Effects

Mend

In part 2 of our blog series, Mend reviews the temporary Medicare changes for telehealth lasting until the end of 2024. Part one of our blog series covers the Medicare changes relating to telehealth that will remain a permanent policy. In 2025, these sites can serve as distant providers only for behavioral and mental health visits.

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White House Ends COVID National & Public Health Emergencies: What Is the Telehealth Future?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The article below outlines Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement provisions that behavioral telehealth clinicians can expect in the near-to-mid range. As noted by Telehealth.org, other repercussions concerning licensure and HIPAA-compliance enforcement also will take immediate effect with the end of the PHE.

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Taking stock of the sudden evolution of telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Research firm Frost & Sullivan forecasts a sevenfold growth in telehealth by 2025 – a five-year compound annual growth rate of 38%. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began to allow for reimbursement for videoconferencing between healthcare provider and patient.

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Practicing Telehealth Across State Lines: 2023 Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

If I practice telehealth across state lines, will my Medicare clients be required to travel to see me if I seek reimbursement for my services? While it is true that an in-person visit requirement has been put on the books by HR 2617 , the requirement is scheduled to start almost two years from now, on January 1, 2025.

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Practicing Telehealth Across State Lines: 2023 Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

If I practice telehealth across state lines, will my Medicare clients be required to travel to see me if I seek reimbursement for my services? While it is true that an in-person visit requirement has been put on the books by HR 2617 , the requirement is scheduled to start almost two years from now, on January 1, 2025.

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Practicing Telehealth Across State Lines: Spring 2023 Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

If I practice telehealth across state lines, will my Medicare clients be required to travel to see me if I seek reimbursement for my services? While it is true that an in-person visit requirement has been put on the books by HR 2617 , the requirement is scheduled to start almost two years from now, on January 1, 2025.