Tag: telehealth
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Medicare Telehealth Waivers Extended Through 2027: What Home Accessibility Therapists Need to Know
Good news for telehealth access! After a brief lapse, Congress has successfully passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027. The bill passed the Senate on January 30, 2026, with a 71-29 vote, providing nearly two years of stability for patients and healthcare providers who have come…
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Telehealth vs. In-Person Occupational Therapy Home Visits: What OTs Need to Know
Based on: “Telehealth versus in-person delivery of an occupational therapy home visiting service: A cost analysis” (Aust Occup Ther J. 2025) The landscape of occupational therapy (OT) home visits is rapidly evolving, with telehealth emerging as a promising alternative to traditional in-person care. A recent cost analysis published in the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal provides valuable insights…