The rise in telehealth utilization, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, has highlighted the potential of virtual care to expand access to services.

These can be particularly important for those who may face hurdles to brick-and-mortar care. Dr. Jerrica Kirkley, co-founder and chief medical officer of Plume, joins Healthcare IT News Senior Editor Kat Jercich to discuss the potential of telemedicine for trans and gender-nonconforming people.

Talking points:

The need for data to support gender-affirming care
The dynamic, multifactorial process of providing services for LGBTQ people
Patients are based across the country, including large metro areas
Younger people are increasingly likely to identify as trans or gender-nonconforming
Insurance coverage doesn't necessarily guarantee care
What gender-affirming care entails
The role of state licensing in telehealth expansion
How communities are being centered in care

More about this episode:

More inclusive EHRs can help extend welcome, save transgender lives

Beyond 'male, female, unknown' – informaticists propose gender-inclusive HL7 model

Telehealth has enabled wider access during COVID-19 – but not for everyone

States can make a difference in long-term telehealth policies

Digital transgender health company Plume scores $14M in Series A funding

The role of telehealth in gender-affirming care - with Dr. Jerrica Kirkley

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