Getting Beyond Parity: Telehealth as a Best Practice in Health Equity

Primary Care Development Corporation: Getting Beyond Parity: Telehealth as a Best Practice in Health Equity

Many opportunities exist with telehealth, from expanding the provider pool for patients to reducing stigma associated with presenting for in-person care. These opportunities must be approached strategically if they are to result in meaningful improvements in eliminating health disparities. The authors of this report propose several considerations for ensuring that equity is at the forefront of telehealth implementation discussions and encourage providers, insurers, and advocates to be purposeful in advancing these opportunities.