Telemedicine
Telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology. The approach has been through a striking evolution in the last decade and it is becoming an increasingly important part of the healthcare infrastructure.
Using telemedicine as an alternative has a host of benefits for patients and providers alike.
Benefits for Patients:
- Extends access to consults from specialists Less time away from work
- No travel expenses or time
- Less interference with a child or eldercare responsibilities
- Privacy
- No exposure to other potentially contagious patients
Benefits for Providers:
- Saves on healthcare costs
- Increased revenue
- ncreasing patient engagement
- Better quality patient care
- Improved office efficiency
- An answer to the competitive threat of retail health clinics and online-only providers
- Better patient follow-through and improved health outcomes
- Fewer missed appointments and cancellations
- Private payer reimbursement
