Foley December 2, 2019
For years, Foley has monitored legal policy in the telemedicine and digital health industry, following how advances in technology have coupled with improved state regulations to supercharge the growth of telehealth and virtual care services in the United States. We now share the results of our 2019 survey, which confirm significant legal advancements supporting the industry. We decided to share our findings to help hospitals, provider groups, telehealth entrepreneurs, and policymakers better understand the current state of affairs and advocate for change to improve access to and meaningful coverage and reimbursement of telehealth services.
In our original 2014 Telemedicine Survey, 87% of surveyed providers reported they did not expect their patients to use telemedicine. In a follow-up survey three...