The Good Men Project Become a Premium Member We have pioneered the largest worldwide conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century. Your support of our work is inspiring and invaluable. Telemedicine Is a Tool — Not a Replacement for Your Doctor’s Touch One national study found, telemedicine visits already accounted for 13% of all medical claims compared with 0.15% a year earlier. By Elisabeth Rosenthal Earlier in the pandemic it was vital to see doctors over platforms like Zoom or FaceTime when in-person appointments posed risks of coronavirus exposure. Insurers were forced — often for the first time — to reimburse for all sorts of virtual medical visits and generally at the same price as in-person consultations.