Becker's Healthcare April 2, 2020
Telemedicine access has increased during the coronavirus pandemic as federal and state governments and private insurers relax restrictions, yet issues surrounding virtual care continue to restrict its use for some, ABC News reports.
Last month, CMS expanded Medicare coverage of telehealth visits, allowing 85 additional services to be provided via telemedicine. Several states and health insurers have followed suit, rolling back regulations that prevented members from using telemedicine.
Despite these efforts, telemedicine faces barriers to widespread expansion. Here are four cited by ABC:
1. Lack of broadband internet access. Almost 35 million Americans no internet access, restricting them from joining video chats with healthcare providers, according to Pew Research Center.
2. Mental telemedicine restrictions. While CMS...
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