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The Digital Transformation of Health Services after the COVID-19 pandemic: an Evaluation of Telemedicine Policies in the United States

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  • Rocco Caferra

    (Unitelma Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.)

  • Giuseppe Di Liddo

    (University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.)

  • Andrea Morone

    (University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.)

  • Fabrizio Striani

    (University of Salento, Lecce, Italy)

Abstract

Before the COVID-19 emergency, telemedicine in the United States was regulated by stringent rules set by the federal and states governments. The pandemic led to significant changes in telemedicine policy, coverage, and implementation. The federal government has loosened restrictions on telemedicine, allowing beneficiaries from any location to access services from their homes. State governments have focused on expanding telemedicine in their Medicaid programs and lowering provider licensing regulations. Despite these advancements, inconsistent state, and federal reimbursement policies, as well as different policies for various telemedicine services, might still hinder telemedicine implementation. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effect of such policy changes on the diffusion of telemedicine using Household Pulse Survey Data provided by the US Census Bureau.

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  • Rocco Caferra & Giuseppe Di Liddo & Andrea Morone & Fabrizio Striani, 2024. "The Digital Transformation of Health Services after the COVID-19 pandemic: an Evaluation of Telemedicine Policies in the United States," Working papers 114, Società Italiana di Economia Pubblica.
    • Handle: RePEc:ipu:wpaper:114
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    Keywords

    Digital Health Services; Telemedicine; Policy; Social Acceptance; Technology Adoption;
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    JEL classification:

    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • I13 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Insurance, Public and Private
    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health

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