The pandemic elevated the acceptance of telemedicine. Both physicians and patients recognized its abilities during the times of quarantine- approaching some 32% of all office and outpatient health encounters. I really thought this could be the boost the technology needed to turn the corner. (I’ve been advocating telemedicine for 40 years- always expecting it to take off.)
Continue reading Telemedicine is in trouble as the pandemic wanes
So, we’ve gotten used to telemedicine. Sure, many of us wanted this to be available decades ago, but state regulators and the HHS (Health and Human Services) weren’t willing to let us participate. State regulators want all their health practitioners to be licensed in-state; too many telemedicine practitioners are from different states and lack the local credential. HHS had no clue how to compensate practitioners.
Continue reading Bye, bye, Telemedicine?