The rise in telehealth utilization, especially amid 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, cofounder 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.  

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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.
• Financial help for patients in need.
• 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