Cuomo Calls for Telehealth Expansion
PUBLISHED 10:58 AM ET Jan. 10, 2021
PUBLISHED 10:58 AM EST Jan. 10, 2021
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Expanding access to telehealth services as the pandemic has forced more interactions into a virtual world is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2021 agenda, he announced on Sunday.
Cuomo's proposal will be part of his State of the State, to be given on Monday in a virtual setting at the state Capitol.
"While New York State has been on the cutting edge of promoting telehealth for its residents, the adoption of telehealth by both patients and providers has been slow," Cuomo said.
"COVID-19 has changed not only the way we live, but the way healthcare providers support their patients, especially in regard to mental health. New Yorkers have adapted throughout 2020, but it is time to push telehealth to the next level in New York State and fully integrate it into our existing healthcare system. These proposals will better allocate our healthcare and technological resources for the 21st century."