Telehealth
Overall, 60% rated the U.S. healthcare system as "poor" or "fair," compared to the 11% that rated it as "excellent."
The offering, consisting of original workout content tightly integrated with Apple Watch features, was announced at a virtual event yesterday.
Patients are largely on board with this paradigm shift, significantly increasing their engagement with the remote care platform.
Its recommendations include lifting limitations on originating sites, allowing telehealth for various types of conditions and reinstating the HIPAA provisions temporarily lifted during the public health emergency.
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.