25 June 2008
Medicare telehealth coverage to increase
The US Congress has passed legislation that would significantly improve Medicare benefits for 44 million older and disabled Americans. The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (HR 6331) also includes provisions which expand the types of health facilities that offer telehealth services. Story from Lake County News.
Filed under Telehealth, USA stories.
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17 July 2008
Bush’s Veto of medicare legislation overridden Telecare Aware said (pingback):
[…] US Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced the House and Senate’s successful override of President Bush’s veto of H.R. 6331 the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (reported in Telecare Aware 25 June). The Act is intended to improve patients’ access to quality, affordable health care and encourages the introduction of e-prescribing and telehealth services. Senator’s press release. Filed under Telehealth, USA stories. Permalink • Printer friendly version • Email this to a friend […]