Behind the Scenes of Telehealth Standards Development

Telehealth volumes have leveled out following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a critical shift in virtual healthcare. Since virtual care is no longer needed to ensure care continuity amid in-person care restrictions, healthcare stakeholders are becoming more discerning in technology adoption, opting for high-quality digital care programs that support value-based care.However, given the rapid evolution of virtual healthcare, ensuring high-quality and evidence-based tools and models is a challenge. To address this issue, two organizations focused on promoting healthcare quality have launched telehealth accreditation programs.