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Featured Research
Cost Impact of Telehealth
Analysis of six states with highest telehealth encounters showing $445,000 to $33 million cost savings for Medicare and $155,000-$181 million for Medicaid. Focus on behavioral health, cancer, heart disease, pulmonary conditions, and endocrine disorders. Conclusion: Telehealth can generate significant cost savings, particularly within the Medicaid program.
Telemedicine Adoption and Low Value Care Use (Medicare Beneficiaries)
Research examining the relationship between telemedicine adoption and the utilization of low-value care among Medicare beneficiaries.
Impact of Telehealth on Drug Diversion
Addresses telehealth-facilitated drug diversion concerns. Findings suggest payment parity laws may reduce overdose rates. Conclusion: Telemedicine appears to support recovery efforts and mitigate the opioid crisis.
Policy Research and Reports
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Fact Sheets and Resources
Cost Impact Study
50 State Survey: Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement
50 State Survey: Prescribing of Controlled Substances via Telehealth
50 State Survey: Informed Consent
50 State Survey: Payment Parity
50 State Survey: Collaborative Oversight Requirements
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