From Medical Licensing to Health Insurance: Major Policy Issues That Will Shape the Future of Telehealth
In this podcast, AAI President Diana Moss talks with two experts about\xa0Telehealth\xa0and the many issues that it raises for the healthcare system, providers, and patients. These\xa0include policy questions around medical licensing, impact and equity, and competition.\xa0Telehealth is the distribution of health-related services and information via electronic and telecommunication technology. As a distinct modality, It allows for long-distance patient and clinician contact and the many elements, from patient care to remote admissions.\xa0The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Telehealth has been notable and\xa0health systems, payers, employers, and new entrants have worked to expand\xa0Telehealth services. AAI\u2019s guests on this\xa0episode of Ruled by Reason will discuss the many questions surrounding\xa0Telehealth today. For example, how will health systems deliver complex healthcare services via\xa0Telehealth? Which population segments and practice areas are likely to drive future utilization? How will medical licensing policies affect\xa0Telehealth\xa0moving forward? And how does competition in the healthcare supply chain, especially in health insurance, impact the provision of Telehealth services?\xa0