McKnight's May 20, 2021
Donna Shryer

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...

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