G. Ortega, J. A. Rodriguez, L. Maurer, E. Witt, Numa P. Perez, A. Reich, D. Bates
2020.8.15Health Policy and Technology
tlooto Summary
COVID-19 has resulted in a dramatic increase in the use of telemedicine but this could worsen disparities, and what systems can do to improve access to telemedicine and to best meet the needs of underserved patients is discussed.
Abstract
Highlights • COVID-19 has resulted in a dramatic increase in the use of telemedicine but this could worsen disparities.• We review recent telemedicine policy changes and their implications regarding disparities.• We also discuss what systems can do to improve access to telemedicine and to best meet the needs of underserved patients.
Citation format
ORTEGA, G., et al. Telemedicine, COVID-19, and disparities: Policy implications. Health Policy and Technology, 2020, 9: 368–371.