Roundtable discussion: Telehealth
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• Telehealth has dramatically expanded during the pandemic and is expected to maintain this high uptake post-COVID. How can policymakers in the EU and member countries ensure that legislation, regulation, and reimbursement keep up with this trend?
• Are there adequate safeguards for data privacy as patients turn increasingly towards telehealth services? How can these measures be improved?
• How is the uptick in the use of telehealth affecting traditional health care? Is it an effective solution for patients who struggle to see medical professionals in-person? In what conditions can a hybrid model of both virtual and in-person health care thrive, without pivoting entirely to a full telehealth model?
• What measures can both public and private actors put in place to ensure all patients have access to telehealth services, which can be challenging for older, less connected, and not as digitally literate patients?
