Healthcare IT News March 2, 2021
Kat Jercich

Witnesses at the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing Tuesday offered a variety of strategies for addressing the future of telehealth.

Members of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce convened Tuesday to discuss the future of virtual care.

Policymakers and stakeholders emphasized the importance of balancing access to care with addressing concerns around fraud and overutilization.

“Modernizing telehealth policy to meet the moment” is one of lawmakers’ most important responsibilities, said Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif.

“I’ve said before the genie is out of the bottle concerning flexibilities and expansion, and I believe this,” said Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky.

At the same time, Guthrie pointed out, broadband access continues to be a limiting factor...

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Topics: Congress / White House, Digital Health, Govt Agencies, Health IT, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Regulations, Technology, Telehealth
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