Author Archives: Erin Mallonee, Rebecca McGavin, and Saira Haque

About Erin Mallonee, Rebecca McGavin, and Saira Haque

Erin Mallonee is a research public health analyst in RTI International’s Data Interoperability and Clinical Informatics Program. Ms. Mallonee's experience includes national and local experience evaluating the impacts of policy changes, including Medicaid expansion, the use of telehealth for medication-assisted treatment, and use of electronic referrals.

Telehealth and Medicare: What Happens After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends?

What is telehealth? Telehealth involves using technology to facilitate healthcare interactions but has not been used extensively in Medicare in the past. The use of telehealth may be particularly relevant where there are geographic barriers such as a lack of local providers or a public health emergency such as the coronavirus pandemic. There are a… Read More »