Below are what health care industry clients need to know regarding the increased use of telemedicine and professional liability risks. (Photo: insta_photos/Shutterstock)
As virtual health care becomes the norm, special legal considerations are growing for medical professionals who are treating patients. In less than 12 months, the pandemic fast-tracked nearly 10 years of telemedicine technology.
In 2020, experts estimate that because of COVID-19, telemedicine use was up more than 6000%. Today, 42% of Americans reported using video visits during the pandemic, a trend that isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
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