Chronic Care Bill Would Pay Big Dividends In Telehealth Reimbursements
Executive Summary
A bill introduced by four US Senators to address and improve chronic illness care will increase reimbursements for telehealth care of home-based patients on Medicare Advantage plans, permit beneficiaries in several accountable care organizations (ACO) to be furnished telehealth service at home, and expand the use of telehealth for individuals with stroke.
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