Telemedicine for Older Adults Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve
An article published by The New York Times highlights the growing use of telemedicine among older adults covered by Medicare. Through examples, it explains how telemedicine improves access to care, particularly in rural areas, mentioning palliative care specifically. It references CAPC's Serious Illness Scorecard, which measures palliative care capacity across the United States, and discusses how telehealth can address gaps in states with lower scores.
With pandemic-era telehealth policies set to expire in March, the article stresses the urgency for policymakers to act quickly to preserve and expand telehealth access, especially for older adults.