Weird, I get periodic PCP emails and thought this message was odd given where we're supposed to be going with the pandemic. Maybe it's not covid-risk related at all but cost cutting/saving method? I know telemed was being used more often since last year, but they seem to want to make this more permanent. Not a bad thing, but I just interpreted it as more of "the pandemic is getting worse, we must distance from each other more" kinda message.
"During the COVID-19 Pandemic, with your health and safety in mind, we are making changes to how we interact with our patients. We have started using Telehealth visits (computer and smartphone video visits) through our patient portal."