Telehealth services and rules governing the reimbursement of such services under Medicare were a hot topic on Capitol Hill last week. Legislators are seeking opportunities to instruct Medicare to reimburse for the delivery of telemedicine services in the same way that the agency reimburses in-person care episodes.

Congressional Affairs:

Telehealth Subject of Senate Hearing, Legislation

Key Takeaway: Telehealth services and rules governing the reimbursement of such services under Medicare were a hot topic on Capitol Hill last week.

Why It Matters: Legislators are seeking opportunities to instruct Medicare to reimburse for the delivery of telemedicine services in the same way that the agency reimburses in-person care episodes.

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