Connected Care Updates – September 18
This update includes: Alliance and others present to DEA Alliance Submits Comments on PFS Senators Express Concerns Over DEA's Proposed Rule and notable research and news developments
Alliance Highlights the Importance of a Special Registration to Allow Continuity of Care for Patients
The Alliance for Connected Care appreciated the opportunity to testify for the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) listening session on prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine on September 12, 2023. We appreciate the DEA’s quick response during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) to allow prescribing via telemedicine. This was also a hugely meaningful expansion of access [...]
Comment Letter on CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
The Alliance for Connected Care submitted comments on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule for calendar year (CY) 2024, which includes several important reforms with respect to telehealth. The Alliance emphasized the following overarching priorities: The Alliance appreciates and supports the proposal from CMS to pay claims billed with POS 10 [...]
Connected Care Updates – September 5
This update includes: House Budget Committee Launches Health Care Task Force Introduction of telehealth legislation USDA funding for broadband and notable research and news developments