In late-December, ASH sent letters to the major private insurance carriers, including the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and UnitedHealth Group, requesting that coverage of certain telehealth services be made permanent beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, the letter highlighted allowing patients to access telehealth from their homes; providing reimbursement at a rate equivalent to in-person visits; and, continuing to cover and reimburse audio-only services at a rate equivalent to in-person visits. READ LETTER