Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Board of Medical Assistance Services
 
Guidance Document Change: To update the Agency’s policies regarding both telemedicine and telehealth coverage.
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9/17/19  3:47 pm
Commenter: Joshua Raimundo

Telemedicine should be covered by Medicaid to help people and lower costs
 

Telemedicine has the potential to change the way people receive the medical care they need right when they need it. It helps patients in rural areas, giving expanded access through technology. It helps Hispanic families who may want to talk to a Spanish-speaking doctor but do not have one near them. 

Telemedicine can also help lower medical costs. It can really improve people's lives. Most private insurance in VA already covers it. Why should medicaid be behind? So I think Medicaid should adopt telemedicine. 

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