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MS HB324
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Robert Johnson
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AI Summary
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Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) will have telehealth services reimbursed at the same face-to-face encounter rate used for all other Medicaid reimbursements under the prospective payment system
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FQHCs, RHCs, and CMHCs are recognized as both originating site and distant site providers for telehealth reimbursement purposes
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These centers may receive reimbursement for both distant site and originating site telehealth services when appropriately provided by the same organization
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Amends Section 43-13-117 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 regarding Medicaid reimbursement policies
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Effective date is July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Medicaid; telehealth services provided by FQHCs, rural health clinics and community mental health centers reimbursed at same rate as face-to-face encounters.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023