Budget Amendment ID: FY2013-S4-692-R1

Redraft EHS 692

Telehealth

Messrs. Richard T. Moore, Montigny, Michael O. Moore and Donnelly moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4000-0300, by inserting at the end thereof, the following:-"; provided further, that for purposes of long-term health care cost savings and enhanced patient care, the Commonwealth shall recognize telehealth remote patient monitoring provided by home health agencies as a service to clients otherwise reimbursable through Medicaid, provided that the funds authorized herein shall be short term reimbursement made through MassHealth."