Healthcare Innovation November 11, 2019
Rajiv Leventhal

The survey highlights some important telehealth milestones achieved this year

When it comes to support for telehealth, several states are continuing to make real progress, although numerous core barriers still stand in the way, according to a new report from national law firm Epstein Becker Green.

The comprehensive review found that federal and state lawmakers increasingly support coverage for mental health services provided via telemedicine, for instance. The survey of state telehealth laws, regulations, and policies within mental health, now in its fourth year, highlights the following milestones achieved in 2019:

  • All 50 states and the District of Columbia now provide some level of coverage for telehealth services for their Medicaid members
  • Earlier this...

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Topics: CMS, Digital Health, Govt Agencies, Insurance, Provider, Regulations, States, Technology, Telehealth
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