Four things to know:
1. Last week during a virtual roundtable discussion on technology and telehealth, the White House launched the Pledge to Embrace Technology to Advance America’s Health, asking health insurers to expand flexible and affordable telehealth options.
2. The pledge also calls on healthcare providers to accelerate telehealth adoption. There has been a 4,300 percent increase in telehealth utilization during the pandemic, according to a CMS analysis.
3. More than 50 healthcare organizations and stakeholders have already committed to the pledge, according to the White House statement.
4. The statement reiterated CMS’ commitment to permanently expand telehealth benefits.
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