Groups applaud proposed telemedicine expansion

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and the American Hospital Association (AHA) this week announced their approval of CMS’ recommended expansion of telemedicine coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. The AHA and ATA separately addressed the possible telemedicine expansion in CMS’ proposed update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2015.

ATA CEO Jonathan Linkous, in a letter to CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner, said ATA “strongly supports” the recommendations, which include proposed coverage of annual wellness visits and psychotherapy. The AHA’s Linda Fishman, senior vice president of public policy analysis and development, stated that her organization was pleased to see certain behavioral health services receive more attention.

Source: FierceHealth IT