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Trump administration proposes to expand telehealth benefits permanently for Medicare beneficiaries beyond COVID-19

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Trump administration proposes to expand telehealth benefits permanently for Medicare beneficiaries beyond COVID-19 CMS The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing changes to expand telehealth permanently, consistent with the Executive Order on Improving Rural and Telehealth Access that President Trump signed today. The Executive Order and proposed rule advance our efforts to improve access and convenience of care for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those living in rural areas. Additionally, the proposed rule implements a multi-year effort to reduce clinician burden under our Patients Over Paperwork initiative and to ensure appropriate reimbursement for time spent with patients. This proposed rule also takes steps to implement President Trump's Executive Order on Protecting and Improving Medicare for our Nation's Seniors and continues our commitment to ensure that the Medicare program is sustainable for future generations. READ MORE

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