KevinMD March 20, 2023
Harvey Castro, MD, MBA

The global health care sector has undergone a digital revolution, with telemedicine at the forefront of this transformation. Telemedicine offers promising opportunities to enhance patient care, reduce costs, and expand access to health care services. However, its widespread adoption faces several challenges that must be addressed for its full potential to be realized. This article discusses the barriers to telemedicine adoption and provides strategies for successful implementation by health care providers and policymakers.

Barrier 1: regulatory and legal issues

One of the main barriers to telemedicine adoption is the complex regulatory landscape. Health care providers must navigate various state and federal laws, licensing requirements, and reimbursement policies. To overcome this barrier, policymakers should:

  1. Harmonize licensing requirements across states to...

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Topics: Digital Health, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Technology, Telehealth
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