The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed physician fee schedule for 2025, recommending coverage for digital health tools and telehealth services. The proposal includes Medicare payment for digital mental health treatment devices and the creation of new billing codes for practitioners specializing in mental health care. CMS also plans to add new services to the telehealth list, such as caregiver training and opioid use disorder treatment. However, coverage for telehealth services introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire unless Congress extends it. Additionally, the proposal includes a 2.93% reduction in physician payments for 2025, which has drawn criticism from the American Medical Association.
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CMS proposes new payments for digital health in 2025 PFS draft rule
