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03/17/2022

Federal Advocacy Updates

 


OSMA continues to work with the American Medical Association (AMA) on a number of different advocacy efforts at the federal level. Last week, the AMA provided the following update on some important initiatives. 


 

Prior Authorization Insurance Reform Efforts:


Telehealth:

- Continues the current suspension of the geographic and originating site restrictions for Medicare beneficiaries seeking telehealth for an additional 151 days after the PHE officially ends

- Delays the in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology

- Allows for audio-only telehealth services to continue to be provided to Medicare telehealth beneficiaries for 151 days after the end of the COVID-19 PHE


Other Legislative Initiatives


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