Health Care: Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring Use in Medicare and Selected Federal Programs

Abstract

Telehealth and remote patient monitoring can provide alternatives to health care provided in person at a physician's office, particularly for patients who cannot easily travel long distances for care. Medicare pays for some telehealth services that are subject to statutory and regulatory requirements, such as requiring the patient be present at an originating site like a rural health clinic.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 14, 2017
Accession Number
AD1155027

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  • Carolyn Yocom

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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