AMA Calls for Permanent Medicare Telehealth Services Amid Ongoing Policy Uncertainty

• The AMA called on Congress to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities for Medicare established during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Temporary policy extensions create instability for both patients and healthcare providers.
• Congressional action is seen as crucial for integrating telehealth as a sustainable care model.

Ongoing Telehealth Policy Landscape

• Regulatory bodies like the DEA have issued multiple short-term extensions for virtual prescribing amid continued debate.
• Policy permanency is considered essential to foster innovation, access, and care consistency.

Source: MedCity News