The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Center for Insurance Policy and Research published a study in 2022 that examines one of the main advantages of telehealth: Reducing inequalities in health care access, particularly for mental health. These inequalities may be due to physical barriers, like those faced by people in rural areas, or social barriers, such as stigmatization experienced by LGBTQ+ communities. Telehealth can be a useful option for those who face mental health challenges because it can be more accessible than traditional mental health care.
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