Bill > HR7573

This bill aims to extend certain telehealth services covered by Medicare and evaluate the impact of telehealth on Medicare beneficiaries. Key provisions include: - Extending the waiver or modification of telehealth requirements for 2 years after the end of the COVID-19 emergency period. - Placing temporary requirements on payment for high-cost durable medical equipment and laboratory tests ordered via telehealth, including requiring an in-person visit in the prior 12 months. - Requiring providers to submit their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number when billing for telehealth services. - Expanding telehealth flexibilities for Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, and Critical Access Hospitals. - Allowing the temporary use of telehealth for prescribing certain controlled substances. - Directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study the effects of telehealth changes during the COVID-19 emergency, including on utilization, quality, and cost. The bill aims to balance increased access to telehealth with oversight to prevent potential fraud or misuse of services.