Telehealth and Telemedicine in Missouri

Mo Med. 2020 May-Jun;117(3):228-234.

Abstract

Missouri is a national leader in telemedicine, and the Missouri Telehealth Network has led operational, legal and regulatory, and research and evaluation efforts since 1994. Telehealth and telemedicine have the potential to increase access to and efficiency of healthcare delivery, improve quality, and improve patient outcomes. Coverage and reimbursement rules vary by regulator, and Missouri enjoys a broad statutory definition of telehealth coverage and reimbursement parity (no distinction between in-person and telehealth services).

MeSH terms

  • Health Services Accessibility / standards*
  • Health Services Accessibility / trends
  • Humans
  • Missouri
  • Rural Population
  • Telemedicine / methods*
  • Telemedicine / trends