Business Wire January 22, 2021
OLDWICK, N.J.–A lack of reimbursement models and overall low usage by individuals and providers hindered telehealth adoption. However, according to a new AM Best report, 2020 was arguably the most eventful year on record for telehealth as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of video-enabled visits by individuals and providers.
“Telehealth Claim Surge from Pandemic Transforms Healthcare Delivery”
As noted in the Best’s Special Report, “Telehealth Claim Surge from Pandemic Transforms Healthcare Delivery,” a recent industry survey found that just one-quarter of respondents said they would prefer a virtual appointment once the pandemic ends. While the use of telemedicine in the U.S. health care industry has surged since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether the...