Serving as the head of his private practice, Dr. Robert Kast is a medical professional with decades of experience, during which time he has specialized in obstetrics and gynecology, among other areas. In addition, Dr. Robert Kast is a long-standing member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), which advances patient care in both specialties.
In June 2020, the organization issued a statement supporting insurance providers covering telehealth services for policyholders throughout the pandemic. In addition, ACOG has urged providers to make this coverage permanent, as it was initially intended to be temporary for the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement, ACOG president Eva Chalas, MD, asked that insurance companies refrain from putting barriers in place that would prevent their clients from receiving telehealth services from an in-network physician. She also asked that these policies be expanded to include in-home equipment that may be needed for postpartum visits, among other treatments.
In June 2020, the organization issued a statement supporting insurance providers covering telehealth services for policyholders throughout the pandemic. In addition, ACOG has urged providers to make this coverage permanent, as it was initially intended to be temporary for the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement, ACOG president Eva Chalas, MD, asked that insurance companies refrain from putting barriers in place that would prevent their clients from receiving telehealth services from an in-network physician. She also asked that these policies be expanded to include in-home equipment that may be needed for postpartum visits, among other treatments.
