Hall Render

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Medicare payment policy changes established under the CMS CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (“MPFS”) Final Rule , issued on November 1, 2022, become effective January 1, 2023. These services will be reported with three separate Medicare-specific G codes. Telehealth Services. Behavioral Health Services.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

In addition to funding, the Act modifies certain telehealth provisions, expands and extends components of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and supports initiatives within the behavioral health and substance use treatment spaces. In-Person Visit Requirement for Telehealth Mental Health Services.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2022

billion in funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, increasing HHS funds by a further $9.9 Funding for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will increase by $100 million, the National Institutes of Health will receive an additional $2.5 The bill proposes $120.7 billion from last year.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

However, changes to HIPAA in 2023 are now likely to be implemented, although it may take until 2024 for those changes to become enforceable. Part 2 protects patient privacy and records related to treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) with HIPAA applying to protected health information. Proposed HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes in 2023.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

Telehealth Section 4113 of the Act extends certain Medicare telehealth flexibilities that were allowed during the COVID-19 PHE for two years, through 2024. The section ensures that telehealth flexibilities under Medicare are extended for two years, regardless of the status of the PHE.

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