COVID-19 has transformed the telehealth landscape and introduced millions of people to virtual care. Seniors, in particular, are using telehealth as never before. Regulatory changes under the public health emergency have expanded access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries, while the need for strict social distancing has created an unprecedented demand for telehealth among older populations at high risk for COVID-19 complications.
As older populations grow more reliant on — and more comfortable with — virtual care, telehealth has become a critical tool in caring for Medicare members who are wary of leaving their homes for routine healthcare. As the June 1st CMS benefit deadline approaches, we will break down recent regulatory and legislative changes related to telehealth and Medicare Advantage, and discuss which are likely to remain in place post-COVID-19. We'll also share how Medicare member sentiments toward telehealth have shifted during the pandemic. Join the webinar to learn about:
As older populations grow more reliant on — and more comfortable with — virtual care, telehealth has become a critical tool in caring for Medicare members who are wary of leaving their homes for routine healthcare. As the June 1st CMS benefit deadline approaches, we will break down recent regulatory and legislative changes related to telehealth and Medicare Advantage, and discuss which are likely to remain in place post-COVID-19. We'll also share how Medicare member sentiments toward telehealth have shifted during the pandemic. Join the webinar to learn about:
- Telehealth approaches for health plans as the June 1 CMS benefit filing deadline approaches
- Legislation and regulatory updates for Medicare
- New telehealth utilization trends among Medicare members
- What virtual visit components are most important to Medicare members
- Best practices for engaging this population in a virtual visit