On July 12, 2018, CMS included three proposed changes to telehealth reimbursements within the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule (the “Proposed Rule”). Currently, subject to certain exceptions, Medicare reimbursements for certain telehealth services are statutorily limited by the type of
CMS issues Pathway to Success ACO proposed rule
On August 9, 2018, CMS published the long-awaited Pathways to Success proposed rule. CMS Administrator Seema Verma published a related article on the Health Affairs Blog. The proposed rule would usher in significant changes for Accountable Care Organizations
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issues health care reform directives; Senate committee passes telehealth bill
While the Senate continues to work on its version of health care reform legislation, the American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been busy streamlining and de-regulating current processes under the
Texas Legislature moves to expand permissible telemedicine services in Texas
On May 11, 2017 the Texas House passed Senate Bill 1107 (“SB 1107”), which greatly expands the telemedicine services physicians can provide in Texas. SB 1107 passed the House with the support of substantially the entire House. Senate Bill 1107
Federal court denies Texas Medical Board motion to dismiss Teladoc lawsuit
The Teladoc lawsuit against the Texas Medical Board (the “TMB”) regarding a rule that would require physicians to meet with patients face-to-face prior to prescribing medication will continue to move forward following a federal judge’s denial of the TMB’s request