Telehealth Policy Resources & Reports

Reports

California Public Health Departments Remotely Treat Tuberculosis: Outcomes & Opportunities

September 14, 2018

The Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) and the University of California San Diego (UCSD) conducted a two-year statewide study in California. The study goal was to assess the acceptance and utilization levels, barriers and enabling factors, outcomes, and policy and legal provisions related to VDOT as well as other applications of the technology. Background information about VDOT as well as the study methods and findings are presented in this article.

Fact Sheet

Telehealth Reimbursement Fact Sheet

September 14, 2018

Reimbursement for telehealth is unfortunately complicated and the policy environment is in constant flux. In addition to self-pay, Medicare, Medicaid and many private payers offer some form of reimbursement for telehealth delivered services . However, policies vary by both state and payer. This fact sheet summarizes some of the current telehealth reimbursement issues.

Project

e-Consult Sustainability

March 08, 2018

Timely access to specialty care is a serious issue, particularly for California’s rural and underserved populations. With 3.4 million newly insured, this issue has worsened. The use of electronically delivered services is one way to help alleviate demand and improve quality.

H.R. 1892 – Bipartisan Budget Bill

January 04, 2018

HR 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Bill, includes telehealth elements from the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic Care Act.

Bill Analysis

Missouri H.B. 1617

January 02, 2018

Missouri House Bill 1617, sponsored by Representative Jay Barnes, proposes to amend the statute regarding the use of telehealth under the Missouri Department of Social Services, which includes MO HealthNet, Missouri’s Medicaid plan. HB 1617 would alter current law regarding telehealth definitions and reimbursement policy.

Resources & Reports

California Public Health Departments Remotely Treat Tuberculosis: Outcomes & Opportunities

Telehealth Reimbursement Fact Sheet

e-Consult Sustainability

H.R. 1892 – Bipartisan Budget Bill

Missouri H.B. 1617

NEWS

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