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Few States Evaluate and Ensure Oversight of Telehealth for Behavioral Health Services in Medicaid

Submitting OIG: 
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Date Issued: 
Friday, September 17, 2021
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
Department of Health & Human Services
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
OEI-02-19-00401
Component, if applicable: 
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Type of Report: 
Inspection / Evaluation
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
3

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
6948 Open No
CMS should ensure that the three States that are unable to distinguish telehealth from in-person services implement indicators to identify which services are provided via telehealth.
6949 Open No
CMS should conduct evaluations, and support State efforts to evaluate the effects of telehealth on access, cost, and quality of behavioral health services.
6950 Open No
CMS should conduct monitoring for fraud, waste, and abuse, and support State efforts to oversee telehealth for behavioral health services.
Displaying 3 of 3 Recommendations