Most payment parity mandates require insurers to reimburse telehealth services on the same basis as equivalent in-person services. When permitted to differ, telemedicine reimbursement rates (and costs for patients) tend to be lower. Payment parity mandates thus act as price floors for telemedicine by pegging the service to more expensive ones.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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