This AHA policy statement provides consensus recommendations for implementing telehealth in cardiovascular and stroke care, addressing regulatory barriers and future research needs.
May guide telehealth adoption amid regulatory hurdles in CV care; leaves open prospective trials on outcomes and equity.
The aim of this policy statement is to provide a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence evaluating the use of telemedicine in cardiovascular and stroke care and to provide consensus policy suggestions. We evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth in advancing healthcare quality, identify legal and regulatory barriers that impede telehealth adoption or delivery, propose steps to overcome these barriers, and identify areas for future research to ensure that telehealth continues to enhance the quality of cardiovascular and stroke care. The result of these efforts is designed to promote telehealth models that ensure better patient access to high-quality cardiovascular and stroke care while striving for optimal protection of patient safety and privacy.
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