For the growing Hispanic community in Virginia, telemedicine includes the added benefit of encouraging preventive care. The U.S. Census Bureau found that Hispanics were the least likely racial or ethnic group to see a medical provider over a three-year period with over 40 percent never visiting a doctor or other provider each year between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, telemedicine provides the option and convenience of accessing a Spanish speaking doctor.

By bringing innovative technologies like telemedicine to the fingertips of thousands of Hispanics and Virginians across the commonwealth, we can bring about better care. Expanding telemedicine coverage for Medicaid patients will provide more convenience and access while lowering wait times and costs to providing the care. Let's increase access to care for all Virginians while saving taxpayer money.