February 3, 2022
The MMA joined more than 330 other healthcare organizations in signing a letter to the leaders of Congress urging them to enact "permanent comprehensive telehealth reform."
"Many of the telehealth flexibilities that have helped dramatically improve patient access to care are temporary and limited to the duration of the COVID-19 PHE (public health emergency)," the letter says. "As it stands today, providers must weigh the costs of investing in the technological and clinical infrastructure required to maintain telehealth programs at scale against the possibility that Congress may ultimately decide not to support permanently expanded telehealth coverage.”
Specifically, the letter asks Congress to:
Authorize the continuation of all current telehealth wavers through December 31, 2024.
“We believe the recommendations outlined above will provide significant relief to patients and providers concerned about Congress’ intent and commitment to telehealth after the end of the COVID-19 PHE,” the letter concludes.
May 29, 2025
As the Legislature works to complete its work on the state’s two-year budget, another deadline is looming. Legislators are required to pass a balanced budget before the end of the fiscal year—June 30, 2025. If they don’t meet that deadline, the state will begin a partial shutdown.
May 29, 2025
Registration has opened for the Empowering Physicians: A Night of Reflection and Engagement event, featuring best-selling author Elisabeth Rosenthal, MD.
May 29, 2025
The AMA is encouraging physicians to contact their U.S. senators and urge them to revise the reconciliation bill passed recently by the U.S. House of Representatives. While the bill includes language that would stabilize Medicare physician payments, it also threatens to cripple Medicaid and CHIP.