Improving Telehealth Means Addressing Inequality in Healthcare

As telehealth continues to expand and become a critical tool for delivering superior healthcare outcomes, it’s imperative that the industry address existing discrimination and inequality in healthcare instead of contributing to the problem.

Even though most healthcare providers have been using electronic health records (EHRs) for almost a decade, many still rely on paper forms to onboard new patients, acquire consent, and more. Digital records also reduce the time administrators spend trying to decipher illegible handwriting from physicians and patients alike. Integrating electronic solutions in other parts of healthcare gives providers more time to provide quality virtual care.

Virtual visits have become a staple of healthcare, but the work isn’t finished. Improving telehealth is an ongoing mission that can improve outcomes for everyone — all while fighting discrimination and inequality in healthcare.