Ophthalmology Times recently posted a thoughtful article by Jason Metha exploring all sides of the telemedicine boom in eye care in response to our pandemic.
He begins the article with an accurate warning, “Despite current flexibility, future enforcement could prove troublesome.” We completely agree.
The article explains in detail how CMS relaxed restrictions and even “promoted” telehealth during the emergence of COVID-19. As the relaxed restrictions end, will CMS react to the lessons learned?