Will Telehealth Face Hurdles in Access, Coverage in a Post-Pandemic World?
Dr. Patt urges alignment of state and federal telehealth policies and raises concerns about insurer management post-COVID-19.
Debra Patt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Payer Relations, and Strategic Initiatives at Texas Oncology, addressed concerns on how telehealth will be handled by providers and insurers in the long-term in addition to what concerns oncologists have moving forward. Dr. Patt explained the state and federal policy regarding telemedicine needs to be in alignment and expressed concerns in regards to how insurers beyond Medicare manage telehealth visits in the post-COVID-19 world.
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