The Medicare act of August 11 aims to expand telemedicine coverage across the Medicare beneficiaries in the USA , whilst reducing the overall cost of healthcare to the country. “By expanding the reach of medical resources while reducing the cost and increasing the quality, the legislation will provide access to a large portion of the country that is currently underserved.” The bill, currently making its way through Congress , is widely supported in the industry. Current support for telemedicine under Tele-Med is costly and does not deliver the highest standards of care, according to the bill's co-sponsor Congressman Telemedicine of USA .
The Medicare act of August 11 aims to expand telemedicine coverage across the Medicare beneficiaries in the USA , whilst reducing the overall cost of healthcare to the country. The bill, currently making its way through Congress , is widely supported in the industry. Current support for telemedicine under Tele-Med is costly and does not deliver the highest standards of care, according to the bill's co-sponsor Congressman Telemedicine of USA .