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FCC rejects Starlink bid to bring broadband services to rural areas
The Federal Communications Commission Dec. 12 rejected an application by Starlink for nearly $900 million in Rural Digital Opportunity Funds to bring broadband services to rural locations, including health care facilities, concluding the application failed to demonstrate the company could deliver the promised service.
Use of Telehealth in Hospitals and Health Systems—Members in Action
Case studies of how hospitals and health systems are using telehealth to expand access and improve care in their communities.
House committee advances drug, Medicare legislation
The House Energy and Commerce Committee Dec. 6 advanced 19 health care bills, including legislation (H.R. 6364) that would prevent Medicare from publicizing a telehealth provider’s home address when the provider delivers telehealth services from their home.
AHA Comments on Ensuring Medicare Beneficiary Access to Telehealth Services and Ensuring Stability for Providers
AHA comments on ensuring Medicare beneficiary access to telehealth services and ensuring stability for providers.
Senate subcommittee examines making Medicare telehealth coverage permanent
In a letter submitted to the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health for a hearing Nov. 14, the AHA expressed support for the CONNECT Act (S.2016/H.R. 4189) and urged Congress to allow Medicare beneficiaries to access telehealth services wherever they and their providers are and allow rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers and critical access hospitals to serve as distance sites.
AHA Comments on the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act
AHA comments on the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act.
CMS issues CY 2024 physician fee schedule final rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 2 released its calendar year 2024 final rule for the physician fee schedule.
AHA infographic: Telehealth funding cuts would reduce patient access to care
A new infographic by AHA explains how the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act’s (S. 2840) proposal to eliminate facility fees for telehealth services will impact access to care.
Proposed Funding Cuts to Telehealth Will Reduce Access to Care for Patients Infographic
The Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act (S. 2840) would cut hospital reimbursements by eliminating facility fees for telehealth services. The expansion of telehealth over the past few years has transformed health care delivery, improved access for millions of Americans, and increased convenience for patients.
Expanding Patient Access to Care No Matter Where They May Be
While telehealth use has skyrocketed these last few years, our laws have not kept up.