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The goals of the Affordable Care Act are leading many insurance carriers to embrace coverage for Telemedicine services. In addition, states are increasingly passing parity laws mandating private insurance companies to provide coverage for Telemedicine services.
The US represents a broad tapestry of state laws regulating telepsychiatry reimbursement. Psychiatrists wishing to practice telepsychiatry should familiarize themselves with their states’ laws governing insurance reimbursement for services.
Managed Care Organizations are increasingly partnering with entities which provide 24/7 access to care at a low cost by physicians who partner with these entities.