CNBC March 18, 2020
Key Points
– Telemedicine is surging, but there’s a complex patchwork of state and federal laws governing the business.
– While the rules are starting to get relaxed, the changes are confusing to many in the industry.
– “There’s massive information asymmetry in a crisis,” said Lisa Bari, a health-tech policy consultant.
As part of its effort to extend health services to seniors, the Trump administration announced a major expansion of telemedicine options, allowing Americans enrolled in Medicare to talk to a doctor by phone or video chat for no additional cost.
States including Massachusetts and Florida have also expanded telehealth coverage amid the COVID-19 crisis to make it easier for doctors and patients to connect online and...
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