MedPAC Discusses Policy Principles for Potential Expansion of Telehealth in Medicare

On March 3, 2016, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) convened a session entitled, “Telehealth Services and the Medicare Program.” During the session, the Commissioners discussed the current utilization and efficacy of telehealth services, as well as policy principles to guide the potential expansion of telealth coverage under Medicare. MedPAC previously met to discuss this…