Physician Face-to-Face Encounter Requirement
Requires physicians to have a face-to-face encounter (or through the use of telehealth and other than with respect to encounters that are incident to services involved) with patients within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the Secretary under Part A or within six months or a reasonable time as determined by the Secretary under Part B prior to certification or re-certification for home health services under Medicare. Payment for durable medical equipment is subject to this requirement and the face-to-face encounter must occur within six months of the written order. Allows the Secretary to extend the requirement of a face-to-face (or telehealth) encounter to other items or services, if the Secretary determines it would reduce the risk of fraud and abuse. Applies the face-to-face encounter requirements for home health services, durable medical equipment, and any other applicable item or service identified by the Secretary to items or services paid for under Medicaid. (Sec. 6407)
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