These vulnerable patients spend significant time and resources overcoming healthcare communication barriers, and these patients have a higher burden of hospital readmission and are at a greater risk of medical misdiagnosis with telehealth use expecting to spread. This tool [telehealth] can lead to reduced costs for patients and fewer unnecessary emergency room visits. Time is of the essence for HHS to work with healthcare experts and patient organizations to identify solutions and best practices for those with limited english proficiency. (01:19–01:28)
CLAIM
Asserts that telehealth can reduce patient costs and unnecessary emergency room visits.
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