Telehealth
Rural providers can pursue care transformation, such as expanding telehealth to allow the beneficiary's place of residence to be an originating site.
Through the platform, hospitals can communicate with post-acute care facilities about test results and bed availability to inform care transitions.
Reform efforts must be coupled with significant and targeted investment to bridge the digital divide, says Dr. Jason Tibbels of Teladoc.
The strategy that more than 70% of hospitals and health systems are turning to is embracing telehealth and other digital approaches.
Providers say there are a number of logistical, regulatory and educational hurdles that must be overcome for telehealth to reach its potential.
Barriers to adoption include hearing issues, lack of tech abilities and visual difficulties.
President Trump says telehealth is here to stay. But what exactly does that mean?
The agency has yet to say whether parity will remain between an in-person and a telehealth visit.
"The virus is receding," the president said of COVID-19 during a news conference on Monday.
Sustaining gains created by expanded telehealth will require more generous reimbursement policies from payers.