Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Medical Assistance Services
 
Board
Board of Medical Assistance Services
 
Guidance Document Change: To update the Agency’s policies regarding both telemedicine and telehealth coverage.
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10/1/19  7:13 pm
Commenter: Amina Stauber

Telemedicine
 

Medicaid patients need to have access to telemedicine to have a better quality of life and more access to their primary care physician.  

From a Virginia taxpayer point of view, Medicaid patients using telemedicine for basic ailments will save money versus going to the emergency room for simple illnesses.

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