Telemedicine- industry insights

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Telemedicine

Benefits for Providers and Patients

Telemedicine refers to the practice of caring for patients remotely, usually through video chat when the patient and provider are not physically present with one another.

Advancement in technology has enabled doctors to consult with patients using HIPAA-compliant video conferencing tools. A wide range of care options can be accessed through telemedicine services, including primary care consultations, physical therapy, and some emergency services.

Healthcare providers and patients can use telemedicine to assess whether a patient needs treatment inpatient, write new prescriptions for the patients, or do post-operation check-ins with patients.

Health organizations are currently adopting more virtual appointments because of the present COVID-19 pandemic situation

Benefits of Telemedicine includes:

Benefits for patients

Telemedicine can help treat a range of medical conditions. It is most effective when a patient seeks care from a qualified clinician and provides the details of their symptoms clearly.

Lower costs: Less time commuting to the hospital may help reduce cost of care
Improved access to care: Access to care is improved by telemedicine for people in remote location. It also provides easier to care by people with disabilities
Preventive care: With telemedicine it is easier for people to access preventive care. Preventive care improves the long-term care of patient.
Comfort and convenience: With telemedicine, you don’t have to travel long distance to visit your physician, or have long wait at the doctor’s office. You can see your doctor from the comfort of your home.
Control of infectious diseases: Telemedicine reduces the risk of spreading infection to the general populace, especially for people with low immune system or underlying conditions.

Benefits for Providers

Healthcare providers offering telemedicine services may gain several benefits, including:

Cost Efficiencies: Providers offering telemedicine service may incur lower overhead costs. Telemedicine has been shown to reduce healthcare care costs especially in the management of chronic diseases, reducing travel times and costs.
Additional revenue stream: Telemedicine services provides an additional source of revenue because it allows providers to provide more care to patients.
Less exposure to infections: When providers see patients remotely, they do not have to worry about infections especially in a case of highly infectious diseases.
Patient satisfaction: Patients are generally satisfied when do they not have to travel or wait to see a doctor.
Better Assessment and Improved Quality: Telemedicine can offer specialist physicians an added advantage in assessing the patient because the patient is being seen in the home environment. For example, allergists can identify clues from the home environment of what could be responsible for the allergies. Telemedicine has also been associated with increased patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Future of Telemedicine

Telemedicine across borders

Online medical centres

Improved health system collaboration

Improved acceptability

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