I believe that many of the access to affordable health care gaps that currently plague the Commonwealth can be solved by opening up options for individuals to participate. Telemedicine has the ability to completely revolutionize the health care industry in Virginia, all while lowering costs and increasing access to care. It was great that a bill passed the legislature unanimously this past session and was signed by the Governor, but that was only part of the puzzle. It is important to allow for individuals who are on Medicaid to be able to experience and utilize the exact telemedicine services that individuals on private insurance are able to use. This will increase access to care for all Virginians, all while saving taxpayers money on services.