AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT TELEHEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS, RURAL HEALTH CLINICS AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE BILLABLE AT THE SAME FACE-TO-FACE ENCOUNTER RATE USED FOR ALL OTHER MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS TO THOSE CENTERS UNDER THE PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 43-13-117