HealthLeaders Media April 25, 2024
“Given concerns that telemedicine’s convenience will lead to more visits, the relatively small increase in visits that we observed was somewhat surprising.”
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– As the era of temporary telemedicine expansion nears its end, policy makers want more data on its utilization, cost, and quality impacts.
– A new study provides this data, showing that telehealth use didn’t increase utilization and cost as much as feared.
– The study authors see no reason to return to pre-pandemic telehealth restrictions — but Congress needs to act.
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