Medical boards engage in telemedicine reform

Medical boards engage in telemedicine reform-politico: The increase in the use of telemedicine has been undeniable. Myriad companies — Doctor on Demand, Teladoc and American Well — now promise to connect patients directly to doctors through their phones. Employers and payers increasingly offer telemedicine as a way to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Furthermore, more traditional providers like hospitals use the technology to extend the reach of hard-to-find doctors to remote patients.