•  Medicaid Reimbursement
•  Alexander Von Hafften, M.D.

Medicaid Reimbursement

• 48 state Medicaid programs reimburse for some telepsychiatry services
• Synchronous or live videoconference is the most common
• State Medicaid policies, rules, and laws are evolving

References

• State Medicaid Best Practice, Telemental and Behavioral Health (August 2013). American Telemedicine Association.
• State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies. Center for Connected Health Policy. The National Telehealth Policy Resource Center (February 2015).
• State Telemedicine Gaps Analysis, Coverage & Reimbursement. American Telemedicine Association (May 2015).
• 2015 ATA State Legislative Matrix. American Telemedicine Association.
• Realizing the Promises of Telehealth: Understanding the Legal and Regulatory Challenges. Trendwatch. American Hospital Association (May 2015).