We're only scratching the surface of what telemedicine can be, and fiber-fed broadband has the speed and latency needed to take us deeper with just as much sensitivity to privacy and HIPAA laws as standard care, if not more.
As the second summer of the pandemic wanes, state emergency orders that mandate coverage of telehealth visits and waive the requirement for out-of-state medical licenses are expiring. In their wake, more patients are discovering that telemedicine is no longer an option for them.
K Health CEO and co-founder Allon Bloch recently spoke with CNBC about the trends in telehealth, how doctors are being impacted by the increase in virtual visits, and why the company is focusing on increasing its mental health offerings.
Much as the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine became an unproven remedy for Covid deniers, ivermectin has emerged in recent weeks as a new false cure.