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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AI44 Publication ID: Fall 1998 
Title: Medicare Program: Payments for Teleconsultations in Rural Health Professional Shortage Areas (HCFA-1906-F) 
Abstract: This rule provides for payment for teleconsultation with regard to a Medicare beneficiary who resides in a rural health professional shortage area. This proposed rule would also establish a methodology for determining the amount of payment. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 410.75    42 CFR 414.1    42 CFR 414.62   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 105-33   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/22/1998  63 FR 33882   
Interim Final Rule  12/00/1998    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Craig Dobyski
Center for Health Plans and Providers
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD
Phone:410 786-4584