OIG Issues Telehealth Report

As the use of telehealth continues to grow, it has predictably attracted attention from the OIG. Whereas in 2001, Medicare paid $61,302 for telehealth claims, by 2015, that number jumped to $17.6 million. As federal legislation continues to authorize the expansion of...

CHRONIC Care Act Heralds New Era for Telehealth

On February 9, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017, landmark legislation that significantly expands Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services. Passed as part...