There has been a sudden demand for telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has led to a corresponding need in U.S. medical education: training in healthcare technology. Health system science is an understanding of how healthcare professionals work together as a team to deliver care.
Policy changes facilitating access to virtual care should remain permanent
Telehealth regulations have been relaxed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering interest and support for virtual care owing to its benefits like convenience and safety.
Another less spoken advantage of telemedicine is the availability of specialists for patients especially suffering from chronic diseases like cancer.