WASHINGTON - Federal Trade Commission staff supports CMS’ temporary telehealth policies during the national emergency but suggests removing any remaining barriers to access, says a new comment letter filed with the agency. CMS should also consider whether some of these temporary telehealth policies should remain permanent.
Making telehealth easier to access “could potentially enhance competition, improve access and quality, and decrease health care costs in both the public and private sectors,” the letter reads.
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