To support Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and their patients, Congress, and CMS made changes to requirements and payments during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, including:
- New payment for telehealth services, including how to bill Medicare
- Expansion of virtual communication services
- Revision of home health agency shortage requirement for visiting nursing services
- Consent for care management and virtual communication services
- Accelerated/advance payments