The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that certain rules aimed at promoting telehealth will take effect on March 15, 2021. These rules were designed to help improve healthcare services in rural areas, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, by making it easier for providers to request changes and extensions related to funding and services. The changes include allowing adjustments to site and service details, and providing more time to meet deadlines for service delivery and invoicing. The FCC expects these updates to provide more flexibility for healthcare providers facing challenges due to the pandemic.
Simple Explanation
The FCC wants to make it easier for doctors in small towns to use video calls to help patients because of COVID-19, by changing some rules starting on March 15, 2021, to give them more time and flexibility with their work.