AMA Adopts Telemedicine Policy to Improve Access to Care for Patients

Policy Outlines Safeguards and Standards Necessary for Proper UseCHICAGO – The American Medical Association (AMA) believes that the appropriate use of telemedicine to deliver care to patients could greatly improve access and quality of care, while maintaining patient safety. During its Annual Meeting today the AMA voted to approve a list of guiding principles for ensuring the appropriate coverage of and payment for telemedicine services. The principles aim to help foster innovation in the use of telemedicine, protect the patient-physician relationship and promote improved care coordination