Telehealth Clinical Appropriateness and Quality.
Citation: Telemedicine Reports. 4(1):87-92, 2023.PMID: 37283853Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Emergency MedicineForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: Year: 2023ISSN:- 2692-4366
- Wang, Lulu:
- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9556-6108
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Contrary to common perception, telehealth is not simply a substitute for in-person care. With an array of modalities-live audio-video, asynchronous patient communication, and remote patient monitoring, to name a few-telehealth creates entirely new avenues of care delivery (Table 1). Although our current care model is reactive-relying on episodic visits to an office or hospital-telehealth allows us to be proactive, filling in the gaps to provide a continuum of care. Widespread uptake of telehealth has created fertile ground for long-overdue health system reform. In this study, we describe essential next steps: redefine telehealth clinical appropriateness, evolve payment models, provide necessary training, and reimagine the patient-physician interaction. Copyright © Lulu Wang et al., 2023; Published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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