As Clock Ticks, AMA Seeks New CBO Scoring It Says Would Justify Permanent Telehealth

By Cara Smith / January 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM

With just 26 days before Medicare telehealth flexibilities expire, the American Medical Association (AMA) on Monday asked lawmakers to work with the Congressional Budget Office on new forward-looking scoring it says would justify permanent telehealth reforms.


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