To Keep Seniors Safe at Home, Medicare Expands Telemedicine

April 4, 2020

From the U.S. News & World Report website

Medicare said Tuesday it will immediately expand coverage for telemedicine nationwide to help seniors with health problems stay home to avoid the coronavirus.

The new option will allow millions of older people to take care of ongoing medical problems as well as new concerns, while heeding public health advice to stay home during the outbreak.

Earlier Retiree News post about telemedicine

Those with limited computer skills will probably need assistance from family members or friends.

From → Health & Safety

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