Report on Medicare Compliance 31, no. 9 (March 14, 2022) - Congress has given telehealth services a new lease on life, at least for five months beyond the end of the.
Upcoming Hearings/Markups - December 8 - House Agriculture Committee, Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee Hearing: “Review of USDA.
Below is Alston & Bird’s
Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news.
Week in Review Highlight of the Week:
This week, CMS published its annual Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. Read more about the regulation and other news below.
I. Regulations, Notices & Guidance
On July 13, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a final rule entitled,
Promoting Telehealth for Low-Income Consumers. This rule offers further guidance on the administration of the Connected Care Pilot Program, including guidance on eligible services, competitive bidding, invoicing, and data reporting for selected participants, allowing selected Pilot Program participants to begin their Pilot projects.