It’s no secret that coronavirus has changed society forever. It has made us more aware of the dangers of hand-shaking, large crowds, and sharing of resources when global pandemics are essentially all around us. While we work to find a cure/vaccine, big engagements are limited, and will be for the foreseeable future.

The country is enduring a variety of hardships today, from coronavirus infections and economic shutdowns to protesting in every city to end racial injustices. It has become difficult for doctors to engage with their patients like they did in the past, which is why it’s more important than ever to be able to access virtual care today.

As patient needs change over time, so should our approach to high-quality care. Chronic diseases now affect more than half of the population, so single appointments and acute treatments are less and less common.