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OT's getting e-visit reimbursements?

posted by Dr. Peter Barnett

OT's getting e-visit reimbursements? Maybe that's next. The Star tribune of Minneapolis-St Paul reports larger plans in Minnesota are paying about $35 for a doctor to provide an e-visit. It makes sense on paper and in the pocket books of patient, transportation, and doctor. Star Tribune article link. Interestingly, a study co-authored by Joy Grossman, from the Center for Studying Health System....

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