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Is home telehealth covered under insurance?

April 26, 2017Covered Home Insurance Telehealth

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Is home telehealth covered under insurance?

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Home telehealth is not directly reimbursed under Medicare. Many home health agencies use it for cost savings and to improve the quality of patient care. Home telehealth costs approximately one-third of the cost of an in-home visit. Some private insurers will reimburse for home telehealth.