Summary
In this episode, Sean and Terry discuss the implications of the recent Medicare final rule, particularly focusing on the challenges facing telehealth services. They explore the political dynamics surrounding healthcare access, the importance of equitable access to telehealth, and the need for legislative action to address these issues. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of Congress in reforming the Medicare system and ensuring that all patients have access to necessary healthcare services, especially in light of the upcoming election.
Takeaways
<ul>
 <li>The Medicare final rule has significant implications for telehealth access.</li>
 <li>85% of Medicare patients may lose access to telehealth services.</li>
 <li>Equity in healthcare means access for everyone, not just a select few.</li>
 <li>Congress must take action to fix the Medicare system.</li>
 <li>The current political climate is affecting healthcare access and reform.</li>
 <li>Telehealth regulations are reverting to pre-COVID limitations.</li>
 <li>Healthcare is becoming increasingly unsustainable without reform.</li>
 <li>Politicians often prioritize re-election over effective governance.</li>
 <li>Voting is essential for making one's voice heard in democracy.</li>
 <li>The healthcare system needs urgent attention and reform.</li>
</ul>

Summary In this episode, Sean and Terry discuss the implications of the recent Medicare final rule, particularly focusing on the challenges facing telehealth services. They explore the political dynamics surrounding healthcare access, the importance of equitable access to telehealth, and the need for legislative action to address these issues. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of Congress in reforming the Medicare system and ensuring that all patients have access to necessary healthcare services, especially in light of the upcoming election. Takeaways The Medicare final rule has significant implications for telehealth access. 85% of Medicare patients may lose access to telehealth services. Equity in healthcare means access for everyone, not just a select few. Congress must take action to fix the Medicare system. The current political climate is affecting healthcare access and reform. Telehealth regulations are reverting to pre-COVID limitations. Healthcare is becoming increasingly unsustainable without reform. Politicians often prioritize re-election over effective governance. Voting is essential for making one's voice heard in democracy. The healthcare system needs urgent attention and reform.

season 8 - Episode 14 - #TerryTuesday - The Final Rule is A Critical Mistake

Sean is the host of “The Compliance Guy” a live production dedicated to the intersection of regulatory compliance and the business of medicine. The show provides timely, accurate, and easy to digest information to healthcare professionals.
The show features interviews of industry leaders, government officials, and others helping to shape the healthcare landscape.
Sean M. Weiss (AKA – The Compliance Guy) has been an industry respected name for more than 25-years. A physician and health system advocate, Sean engages with clients to ensure a “level-playing-field” and due process when allegations and/or accusations of impropriety are leveled by a payor or government investigation agency.


When Sean is not engaging in administrative, civil and criminal matters on behalf of more than 30 nationally recognized law firms and clients, he is serving as a third-party compliance officer for a dozen organization across the country ranging in size and specialty to ensure a “Culture of Compliance”!


Sean is a proud member in good-standing with the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC), American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA), National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS), and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Sean holds (CHC, CEMA, CMCO, CPMA, CPC-P, CMPE, CPC, CMC, CMIS, CMOM) national certifications from the Health Care Compliance Association, The National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists, The American Academy of Professional Coders and Practice Management Institute.

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Sean is the host of “The Compliance Guy” a live production dedicated to the intersection of regulatory compliance and the business of medicine. The show provides timely, accurate, and easy to digest information to healthcare professionals. The show features interviews of industry leaders, government officials, and others helping to shape the healthcare landscape. Sean M. Weiss (AKA – The Compliance Guy) has been an industry respected name for more than 25-years. A physician and health system advocate, Sean engages with clients to ensure a “level-playing-field” and due process when allegations and/or accusations of impropriety are leveled by a payor or government investigation agency. When Sean is not engaging in administrative, civil and criminal matters on behalf of more than 30 nationally recognized law firms and clients, he is serving as a third-party compliance officer for a dozen organization across the country ranging in size and specialty to ensure a “Culture of Compliance”! Sean is a proud member in good-standing with the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC), American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA), National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS), and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Sean holds (CHC, CEMA, CMCO, CPMA, CPC-P, CMPE, CPC, CMC, CMIS, CMOM) national certifications from the Health Care Compliance Association, The National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists, The American Academy of Professional Coders and Practice Management Institute.

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