UMTRC Blog:

• Indiana Plugs Holes in Medicaid Reimbursement for Telemedicine with SB 554

  Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  Since 2008, Indiana Medicaid has reimbursed for services provided via telemedicine, but a single line in the law excluded FQHCs and RHCs from providing any services remotely.  With the passage of SB 554 this month, these providers, along with Home Health Agencies (relative newcomers and future stars of the telehealth world), can now extend their reach and increase their efficiency through the use of telemedicine.

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• Is 2013 the Year It All Changes in Telehealth?

  Friday, February 1, 2013

  Some experts are predicting tremendous changes in the telehealth landscape in 2013.  Similar predictions have been made for years; could this be the year they are correct?  Though there are, indeed, many significant changes afoot, I believe the underlying stability (or calcification?) of the health care system will keep the overall magnitude of changes modest.

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