McKnight's May 20, 2021
Although flexibilities such as telehealth have been critical to reducing obstacles to care during the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges must be considered before making any changes permanent, the Government Accountability Office said Wednesday in a new analysis.
For example, the agency said, increased costs to permanently support telehealth in addition to in-person services need to be calculated. Also, the quality of telehealth services will need to be fully analyzed to ensure the best possible care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, according...