Wiki Telemedicine for Gastro specialist

[lizross@dependabledma.com]

Question, we are a Gastroenterology Specialist. and have been using telemedicine. On May 11th the PHE will stop. What does that mean for a group that is not in a rural area. Can we still use telemedicine Via Zoom, till end of 2023. Thank you in Advance , very confused of the policies.

Thanks

 

[lgardner]

Temporary Medicare changes through December 31, 2024​

• Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)/Rural Health Clinic (RHC) can serve as a distant site provider for non-behavioral/mental telehealth services.
• Medicare patients can receive telehealth services authorized in the Calendar Year 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in their home.
• There are no geographic restrictions for originating site for non-behavioral/mental telehealth services.
• Some non-behavioral/mental telehealth services can be delivered using audio-only communication platforms.
• An in-person visit within six months of an initial behavioral/mental telehealth service, and annually thereafter, is not required.
• Telehealth services can be provided by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, or audiologist.

Source: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023