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2022 Medicare pay schedule confirms Congress needs to act

Almost 4% drop in Medicare conversation factor set for next year, and nearly 10% in pay cuts all told that Congress must avert with action this year.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Telehealth is here to stay, but payment is key to future use

Learn how telemedicine has come so far in areas such as HIPAA-compliant platforms, and what it will take to make sure it continues to flourish.

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Solid House majority backs stopping Medicare physician pay cliff

Physicians in the House of Representatives lead bipartisan coalition calling for impending Medicare payment cuts totaling 10% to be averted.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Uncovering the true value of telehealth to improve care outcomes

Spike in use of digital health may have started as way to cope with the pandemic, but the technologies have long-term value for patients.

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Now is the time for doctors to shape what’s next on telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic has made telehealth a household word. Experts say it should be only the start of comprehensive digital health offerings.

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Telehealth case study: Virtual-first approach to primary care

Primary care practices offer innovative ways patients can see doctors via telehealth. Learn more with the AMA.

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Telehealth bill would require ERISA plans to cover virtual care

Bipartisan House bill would let more patients and physicians enjoy telehealth flexibilities now—and beyond the pandemic.

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Survey shows video telehealth’s broad reach 6 months into pandemic

AMA report details which physician specialties embraced telehealth and how often they used it. Congress must do its part to maintain telehealth’s momentum.

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Congress must tackle Medicare pay, telehealth in reconciliation

Massive budget-reconciliation package should stop 2022 Medicare physician payment cliff and keep telehealth’s momentum going after pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid