How Has Telehealth Changed Healthcare?

While there has not been a lot of “positive” change throughout this COVID era, one thing that has made a huge, positive impact is the ability to now engage in healthcare services through telehealth platforms. On July 27, 2022, the House passed the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, an act that continues telehealth policies that were previously established under Medicare. It eliminates any geographical requirement for receiving telehealth services to increase a patient’s access abilities. This bill also seeks to extend these services through 2024. While the concept of receiving telehealth services boomed during COVID-19, many people and healthcare providers alike have appreciated and acclimated to these remote services. Read more from NPHIC on how telehealth has affected our healthcare system.