Medicare Has Updated its Fee-For-Service Telehealth Trends

   The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services examines telehealth visits by Medicare beneficiaries from 2019 through 2021, including urban and rural residences, Health Professional Shortage Areas, visit specialties, health conditions, and the state.

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