The Power of “Techquity”: How Telehealth Can Help Promote Health Equity
MedCity News October 10, 2024
Telehealth should serve as a tool for leveling the playing field, ensuring that every person has access to the care they deserve, no matter their socioeconomic status or zip code.
With pressure building on Congress to solidify telehealth payment flexibilities set to expire at the end of the year, we must ensure legislators weigh the ability of virtual health care services to promote health equity. Telehealth services can help advance the goal of ensuring all people have equal opportunity to reach their full health potential, regardless of circumstances. Telehealth is reaching historically marginalized populations: A U.S. Census Bureau survey found that Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, Black Americans and individuals earning less than $25,000 reported high levels of telehealth use from...