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Pennsylvania Medicaid Expands Coverage For Telemedicine Services

On May 22, 2012, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) announced broader coverage for Medicaid specialist services provided via telemedicine technology enabling two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and the physician. Previously, the state had limited Medicaid telemedicine services to specific specialist consultations; as of May 23, 2012, all participating fee-for-service (FFS) Medical Assistance providers (physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives) can provide diagnosis and treatment services—even prescribing medications—via telemedicine. The details were released in “DPW Medical Assistance Bulletin: Consultations Performed Using Telemedicine.” The bulletin explained the following changes to . . .

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