Reimbursement Policy Update
There is a helpful update for practices seeking payment for telemedicine services. The Center for Connected Health Policy recently released a fact sheet explaining the latest updates in telemedicine reimbursement policies.
The document covers Medicare, ACO waivers, Medicaid, and private payer obligations. Check out the fact sheet below to ensure your practice is taking advantage of covered services in remote care. For questions on reimbursement for telemedicine using SimpleVisit, call us at 877.838.4748.
Telehealth Reimbursement Fact Sheet
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