Medicare will now pay for new types of care, including some virtual services

Medicare is changing how it pays doctors and other healthcare providers, expanding coverage for certain services. This means more types of care, like some virtual mental health services, will be covered, and some providers will see changes in how much they are paid.

For years, Medicare's payment rules have dictated what kinds of care doctors can offer and how they get paid for it. These updates mean that some medical practices can now offer services that were previously not covered, especially in areas like mental health and chronic disease management. It also means that the financial incentives for providing certain types of care are shifting, which could lead to changes in how healthcare is delivered across the country.