CMS has proposed a policy change that would expand payments for telehealth services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2014, Modern Physician reports. Details of the Proposal The proposed change would affect locations identified as rural "health professional shortage areas." Specifically, CMS plans to change the definition of "rural" to avoid disruptions in services if a location's geographic designation changes.
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