Pandemic waivers from HHS allowed people with disabilities on Medicare to benefit from virtual care flexibilities, according to federal data.
People on Medicare with disabilities are twice as likely to use telehealth than people on Medicare who are over the age of 65; however, usage varied across states, possibly due to a lack of broadband access in some areas, according to the report.
But rising insurance premiums and healthcare inflation add to the pressure to cut costs associated with virtual visits, according to Politico.
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