Telehealth Clinical Appropriateness and Quality.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2023
Abstract
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.
Volume
4
Issue
1
First Page
87
Last Page
92
ISSN
2692-4366
Published In/Presented At
Wang, L., Fabiano, A., Venkatesh, A. K., Patel, N., & Hollander, J. E. (2023). Telehealth Clinical Appropriateness and Quality. Telemedicine reports, 4(1), 87–92. https://doi.org/10.1089/tmr.2023.0019
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
37283853
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article