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Telehealth Beyond COVID-19.

Authors :
Haque SN
Source :
Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.) [Psychiatr Serv] 2021 Jan 01; Vol. 72 (1), pp. 100-103. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Aug 19.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many mental health care services have been shifted from face-to-face to virtual interactions. Several health policy changes have influenced telehealth uptake during this time, including changes in technology, Internet connectivity, prescriptions, and reimbursement for services. These changes have been implemented for the duration of the pandemic, and it is unclear if all, some, or none of these new or amended policies will be retained after the pandemic has ended. Accordingly, in the wake of changing policies, mental health care providers will need to make decisions about the future of their telehealth programs. This article briefly reviews telehealth policy changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights what providers should consider for future delivery and implementation of their telehealth programs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-9700
Volume :
72
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32811284
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.202000368