The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly for a bipartisan bill that extends Medicare telehealth payment and regulatory flexibilities through the end of 2024. The House’s 416–12 vote last week is a manifestation of the massive support among lawmakers, patients and physicians to build on the gains of telehealth seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure it continues to be an accessible mode of care for the long haul.

My latest for the AMA. Read the whole shebang.

Also, check out these two recent stories on congressional bills to rein in prior authorization:

• Big step for bill to streamline prior auth in Medicare Advantage
• “Gold card” approach to prior authorization introduced in Congress