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Taking Action to Extend Telehealth and Hospital-at-home Programs

Improved technology has made telehealth services available for some time, providing increased access and convenience for patients.

AHA urges DEA and HHS to extend waivers of in-person requirements prior to virtual prescribing of controlled substances

The AHA Oct. 4 urged the Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Health and Human Services to extend telehealth flexibilities an additional two years which waive the in-person visit requirement prior to the prescribing of controlled substances virtually.

House Energy and Commerce Committee advances two-year telehealth extension, extends hospital-at-home program to 2029 

The House Energy and Commerce Committee Sept. 18 advanced legislation on expiring telehealth and hospital-at-home flexibilities. The AHA supported the passage of the Telehealth Modernization Act, which extended telehealth flexibilities for two years that are set to expire Dec. 31 and included a five-year extension of the hospital-at-home program.

Coalition, Politico host event on the role of telehealth, other technologies in advancing patient care 

The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare Sept. 18 sponsored an event with Politico in Washington, D.C. to discuss innovations in telehealth, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies impacting patient care and access.

House Education and Workforce Committee holds hearing on contracting provisions, telehealth legislation

The House Education and Workforce Committee advanced several bills today, including legislation that would empower commercial insurance companies at the expense of patients and a bill that would ban facility fees for telehealth visits.

AHA comments to MedPAC on 2024-2025 cycle 

The AHA Aug. 13 commented to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission in anticipation of the commission’s 2024-2025 cycle.

AHA comments on Senate Finance Committee white paper on chronic care through physician payment, Medicare Part B

The AHA June 14 sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee, responding to questions included in a white paper the committee wrote on chronic care through physician payment and policy options regarding Medicare Part B.

CDC issues health advisory warning following telehealth company indictment in alleged $100 million stimulant distribution scheme

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention June 13 issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory following a federal health care fraud indictment against Done Global Inc., a California-based telehealth company.

House Energy and Commerce Committee moves SPEAK Act 

The House Energy and Commerce Committee June 12 passed AHA-supported legislation during a markup of bills that passed the Health Subcommittee in May.

House subcommittee passes legislation on telehealth, hospital-at-home during markup session

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health May 16 passed a number of bills during a markup session, including AHA-supported legislation.