Core Insights - The landscape of telehealth services for Medicare recipients has evolved significantly, with recent government actions extending access through December 31, 2027 [5]. Group 1: Telehealth Expansion - Initially, telehealth services were limited to a small group of Medicare recipients, but during the pandemic, access expanded to nearly all recipients, including a broader range of practitioners [2][3]. - The expansion of telehealth was particularly beneficial for patients with transportation issues or those who were too ill to visit medical facilities [3]. Group 2: Policy Changes - Some pandemic-era telehealth policies have been made permanent, while others are temporary, with extensions valid until December 31, 2027 [5]. - Medicare recipients can continue to receive telehealth services for non-behavioral or mental health issues at home, and there are no geographic restrictions for these services [6]. Group 3: Provider Access - All Medicare providers are allowed to offer telehealth services, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) can serve as distant site providers for Medicare recipients [6].
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