One Tiny Bright Light in This Crisis – Telemedicine
Telemedicine is one great example of why it is so hard to change healthcare in the U.S. In the era of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, telemedicine utilization has gone from less than 5% of members to over 30%. Providers, facilities, employers and patients have universally agreed that getting care through telemedicine is a no-brainer. It eliminates wasted time and exposure to other patients who might pass along additional illnesses. It is significantly less costly and increases the amount of time providers can spend with patients. And it works. Many conditions do not require a doctor to perform …
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