Interpreting the Importance of Audio-Only Telehealth Policy
Audio-only has become one of the most discussed telehealth policy issues over the course of the pandemic. Its utilization, quality, and overall importance to access to care continue to be of focus in some of the latest telehealth surveys and studies. The American Medical Association (AMA) released their 2021 Telehealth Survey Report at the end of March, showcasing that more than two-thirds of providers utilizing telehealth use audio-only in particular. The poll also found that physicians prefer audio-video telehealth, with 93% of the over 2,000 physicians surveyed indicating use of live video.