Tackling Telehealth Reimbursement Issues
Telehealth has been considered as a revolutionary innovation in healthcare delivery. However, its adoption has been limited, with one of the main barriers being reimbursement issues. Despite its potential to save costs, there is limited evidence of managed care organizations (MCOs) using telehealth to control costs. Furthermore, Medicare reimbursement in the fee-for-service system is not generous, with restrictions based on location, institution type, and CPT codes.
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