In particular, payers and providers need to assess what type of technology is used and whether the provider needs to use video or just speak to the patient, she said. Providers of telemedicine must be licensed across all states to cope with rising demand for the service and prevent medical malpractice, according to Debra Goldberg, chief underwriting officer at Sapphire Blue. The company is also working on a new program that will allow doctors in remote areas to see patients without having to travel long distances or pay exorbitant fees.
Providers of telemedicine must be licensed across all states to cope with rising demand for the service and prevent medical malpractice, according to Debra Goldberg, chief underwriting officer at Sapphire Blue. The company is also working on a new program that will allow doctors in remote areas to see patients without having to travel long distances or pay exorbitant fees.