Telehealth
The plan will make telehealth a foundational modality of care, with the option for patients to follow up with in-person visits if necessary.
Thinking about telehealth as a site of care is a philosophical consideration for those looking to sustain success with the care model.
The commission, which advises Congress on issues affecting Medicare, put forth a number of options aimed at maximizing care access while minimizing risk.
A George Mason University professor argues in a new report that hurdles to entrepreneurial exploration are slowing telehealth expansion.
The law is meant to ensure that healthcare doesn't buckle under the weight of any future pandemics or public health crises.
Telehealth plays an increasingly critical part in treating patients, improving health outcomes and lowering costs.
Other major challenges include remote patient monitoring, interoperability, real-time data analytics, work-from-home resources and patient surveillance, according to a new KLAS report.
While barriers remain, the forced use of digital health services during the health crisis leaves an opportunity for provider adoption.
At stake is $3.2 billion in revenue for a one-day length of stay as 80% of revenue for all services is in joint replacement.
The agreement is expected to provide more stable and predictable revenue, a need underscored by the pandemic.