To support Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and their patients, Congress and CMS made changes to requirements and payments during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. See MLN Matters Special Edition Article 20016 to learn about:

• New payment for telehealth services, including how to bill Medicare
• Expansion of virtual communication services
• Revision of home health agency shortage requirement for visiting nursing services
• Consent for care management and virtual communication services
• Accelerated/advance payments