decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 5 (May)
Use telehealth to complement your revenue stream as coverage widens
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Article Overview
This article explains how telehealth reimbursement is changing as state parity laws expand and federal policy evolves. It is aimed at physicians, practice managers, billing professionals, and others tracking telehealth coverage, Medicare policy, and value-based payment programs. The discussion covers state and federal payment trends, Medicare telehealth service expansion, and how alternative payment and quality programs may affect telehealth adoption.
Why This Topic Matters
Telehealth payment policy directly affects which services can be reimbursed, who may be paid, and how practices can plan for future revenue opportunities. Understanding these changes helps practices evaluate telehealth strategy and stay aligned with current coverage trends.
Article Sections
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State telehealth parity and reimbursement
Explains the growth of state parity laws and the general effect these laws have on telehealth payment structure. Discusses how commercial payer coverage is expanding and why originating-site reimbursement is part of the policy conversation.
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Medicare expansion looms under H.R. 2
Reviews Medicare telehealth coverage trends and how recent federal legislation may influence future payment policy. Covers the article’s discussion of broader participation in alternative payment arrangements and quality reporting programs.
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Resources
Lists external reference materials cited by the article for readers seeking related policy and legislative information.
What You Will Learn
- How state telehealth parity laws are changing payment coverage
- How federal legislation may affect Medicare telehealth reimbursement
- How alternative payment models and quality programs relate to telehealth adoption
- What broad policy factors practices should monitor when planning telehealth services
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical billing professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Telehealth program planners
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