What telehealth users should know?

As a telehealth user one should be aware about the latest developments. Let us look at the major changes in the approach towards virtual care and telehealth. The new bill exempts telehealth visits from meeting deductible requirements, which are a part of high-deductible health plans.

Telehealth: A post-COVID-19 reality

Telehealth is at its crossroads since its demand surged during the pandemic. The McKinsey report on telehealth and virtual care gives a clear picture of its post-COVID-19 reality.

Senators request telehealth waivers for home healthcare providers

The latest form of the bill will give the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services the authority to issue waivers for home healthcare services that get delivered by telehealth in order to replace in-person visits while the country faces a public health emergency.

How to prepare for Telehealth appointments

Telehealth care is a collaborative effort between healthcare professionals and patients. Deriving the best out of each virtual consultation is not only the responsibility of doctors. Patients also have to make a conscious effort and be aware of what they wish to achieve from the visit. So, plan ahead and do it so well that you make the most of your virtual consultations.

A look at different COVID-19 vaccines

Drawing a comparison between the three COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the U.S. is a bit difficult due to lack of head-to-head trails. Instead, let’s look at the some of the important characteristics of each vaccine.

Telehealth is here to stay

Telehealth has always been around but we least expected that it would take a pandemic to make more and more people convinced of its utility. According to the recently conducted survey by The Harris Poll, roughly 65% of respondents said they would continue to use telehealth after the pandemic ends.

Using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic

Telehealth platforms have created a support system for healthcare professionals to reach out to more patients. At the same time the patients are not hassled about being exposed to the virus as they don’t need to visit the hospital.