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By Jeffrey Hogan and Brian Klepper
In the early weeks of the pandemic, COVID-19’s most visible impact on day-to-day healthcare came in the industry’s near overnight embrace of virtual visits. The threat of rampant infection alarmed regulators and deeply frightened patients and clinicians. So with temporarily loosened rules, primary and specialty care practices quickly pivoted to telehealth tools, adjusting their care patterns to the new frame.
Brian Klepper, PhD, is a healthcare analyst, commentator and entrepreneur. He is founding principal of Worksite Health Advisors. He formerly served as CEO of the National Business Coalition on … Read full bio
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