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“Congressional action is required to prevent the severe limitations on telehealth that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic from being restored,” said American Medical Association president Bruce A. Scott, MD.

“When it comes to trying to work out this issue of sleep problems and depression, it is a classic chicken and the egg problem… The question is, when we look at what’s causing what, that’s not just an idle sort of thing to think about. It has direct treatment implications.”

Digital platforms are enabling oncologists to access global expertise through virtual tumor boards, particularly benefiting practitioners in resource-limited settings who previously lacked access to multidisciplinary consultation.

The expansion of telemedicine coding options signals a significant shift in healthcare delivery documentation, with 17 new codes specifically designed to capture the nuances of virtual care delivery.

Integrating telehealth into opioid treatment programs drastically improves hepatitis C cure rates, particularly among underserved populations, by facilitating seamless access to DAAs and continuous follow-up care.

A study on palliative care for advanced lung cancer patients shows that telehealth can match in-person visits in improving quality of life and patient satisfaction. These findings support the broader implementation of telehealth in oncology.