AMERICAN TELEMEDICINE ASSOCIATION AND ATA ACTION TO REVIEW 2025 PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSED RULE
WASHINGTON, DC, JULY 10, 2024 – The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and ATA Action are committed to thoroughly reviewing the recently released 2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rules published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
“We are eager to work with CMS and the Biden administration on the draft rule to ensure that telehealth remains a cornerstone of modern healthcare,” said Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, ATA and Executive Director, ATA Action. “Our extensive, broad-based ATA and ATA Action community will be offering thorough comments to ensure that the proposed policies support sustainable, high-quality healthcare delivery.”
The ATA and ATA Action emphasize the urgency for Congress to act as soon as possible on extending or making permanent the pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities in the Medicare program to prevent any disruption in access to clinically appropriate telehealth care for Americans after January 1, 2025.
“There is an extensive, bipartisan, bicameral consensus on the need to extend these telehealth flexibilities, and we are deeply appreciative of the strong support from both Congress and the Biden administration,” Zebley added. “We are grateful that CMS and the administration recognize the importance of telehealth and have taken the first step in preserving access to telehealth flexibilities for providers and patients alike through this proposed rule. However, it is imperative that Congress acts now to maintain the progress we have made in expanding access to telehealth services.”
About ATA Action
ATA Action recognizes that telehealth and virtual care have the potential to transform the healthcare delivery system by improving patient outcomes, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of care, addressing health disparities, and reducing costs. ATA Action is a registered 501c6 entity and an affiliated trade organization of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).
About the ATA
As the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, the American Telemedicine Association is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people. The ATA represents a broad and inclusive member network of leading healthcare delivery systems, academic institutions, technology solution providers and payers, as well as partner organizations and alliances, working to advance industry adoption of telehealth, promote responsible policy, advocate for government and market normalization, and provide education and resources to help integrate virtual care into emerging value-based delivery models.
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