Telehealth
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.
This week's top stories include Teladoc Health and Livongo merging, CMS proposing telehealth changes under Trump's executive order, and dispatches from the Taskforce of Telehealth Policy's virtual town hall.
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.
The insurer also plans to expand individual and family plans to 19 states and 47 markets, including 19 new markets.