{"id":5451,"date":"2018-07-11T09:52:18","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T09:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tele.healthcare\/?p=5451"},"modified":"2018-07-11T09:52:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-11T09:52:18","slug":"state-telehealth-laws-and-medicaid-policies-50-state-survey-findings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmiltie.com\/at-home-testing\/state-telehealth-laws-and-medicaid-policies-50-state-survey-findings\/","title":{"rendered":"State Telehealth Laws and Medicaid Policies: 50-State Survey Findings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Manatt on Health<\/h5>\n

July 10, 2018<\/span><\/div>\n

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Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

The use of telemedicine services is growing nationwide as providers and payors seek to improve access and better manage patient care, while reducing health care spending. State laws and Medicaid1<\/sup> policies related to reimbursement, licensure and practice standards are rapidly evolving in response to the proliferation of technology and the growing evidence base demonstrating the impact of telemedicine on access, quality and cost of care. Some states have been proactive in encouraging the use of telemedicine as a means to enhance services in rural areas, increase access to care for members with complex conditions, and reduce costs associated with unnecessary emergency department visits.<\/p>\n

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In light of this rapidly changing landscape, Manatt Health has conducted a 50-state survey of state laws and Medicaid program policies related to telemedicine in the following key areas:<\/p>\n