Telehealth
Inequities were found by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, and when someone used a language other than English.
Access and communication are the main barriers to entry for older Americans seeking to utilize virtual care.
Protecting its patients from COVID-19, the 64-site health center moved from very limited telemedicine capabilities to wide-ranging virtual care supported by an FCC grant.
The health system found that patients who received care at their facilities had lower observed mortality rates than the national average, and remote patient monitoring may have been one difference-maker.
Better data, better devices and a better experience will push telehealth to the next stage of its development in 2021.
In lieu of permanent policy change, industry groups urged legislators to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities through the end of 2021.
The platform has demonstrated strong results in terms of patient satisfaction, drawing investors to the space.
While many have survived in part by offering remote services, more is needed to keep patients engaged and comfortable with virtual care.
Final rule expands Medicare telehealth services and increases pay for office visits, but cuts emergency physician payment.
Medicare beneficiaries can receive telehealth services from any location, including their homes.