Policy and Legislation
The plans include details on reaching vulnerable populations including minorities, immunocompromised individuals and older adults.
The Energy and Commerce Committee calls for a reporting as AHIP says the next half-year could bring higher costs as the amount of care increases.
Health plans in the Affordable Care Act market are already required to cover preexisting conditions.
Reform efforts must be coupled with significant and targeted investment to bridge the digital divide, says Dr. Jason Tibbels of Teladoc.
Harvard Global Health Institute Director Dr. Ashish Jha says disinformation and diverging containment strategies have contributed to the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Providers say there are a number of logistical, regulatory and educational hurdles that must be overcome for telehealth to reach its potential.
The order could disrupt the global pharmaceutical supply chain, jeopardizing the ability to respond to COVID-19, PhRMA says.
President Trump says telehealth is here to stay. But what exactly does that mean?
Other rules update coverage requirements, eliminate post-admission physician evaluations and allow non-physician practitioners to meet with patients.
This policy will allow consumers to remain covered and receive care during the public health emergency.