Teledermatology is an effective method for delivering health care, with strong evidence supporting its use, yet barriers have stalled implementation, including lack of reimbursement, liability concerns, and licensing restrictions. 1,2 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic crisis led to rapid adoption of telemedicine to continue care while minimizing in-person contact. 3 Historically, most teledermatology studies have focused on store-and-forward models, whereas during the COVID-19 pandemic, regulatory changes from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services prompted an increase in live-interactive video visits. These changes granted parity in reimbursements between video and in-person visits, removing eligibility and geographic restrictions. 4,5 We sought to assess dermatologists' perceptions of and experiences with teledermatology in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and these new changes.Methods | In May and June 2020, an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Teledermatology Task Force subgroup surveyed AAD members regarding the effects of COVID-19 on teledermatology. Topics included modes used; situational appropriateness; and opinions regarding reimbursement, perceived need, barriers, and anticipated future use. Questions were tested for face validity and readability and approved by the Task Force and AAD representatives (see Supplement for detailed methods). The AAD administered the survey via email, collected and maintained data, and provided deidentified data for analysis. Participant representativeness based on age, sex,
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