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Telemedicine is the wave of the future for health care. The use of technology for health concerns has risen in the past five years and is expected to grow 18.8% annually until 2025. Estimates project 7 million patients will use telemedicine services in 2018. Despite the significant growth, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and government funding are falling behind in reimbursement for these services. Medicaid is working diligently to keep up with changes, offering a variety of care options. Medicare is beginning to lag in the billing process, leaving many patients without a telemedicine option.