BC Advantage - 2016 Issue 10
Telemedicine Statistics That Will get the Attention of Your Practice
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Article Overview
This article discusses telemedicine usage trends, patient and provider satisfaction data, and operational considerations for practices considering virtual care. It is aimed at healthcare providers, practice managers, and coding or compliance staff who want a high-level view of telehealth’s growth and the administrative, legal, consent, documentation, and ethics issues that can affect implementation.
Why This Topic Matters
Telemedicine affects how practices deliver care, document encounters, and manage regulatory compliance. Understanding the broad trends and implementation considerations helps organizations assess whether virtual care fits their workflow and patient population.
Article Sections
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Telemedicine adoption and satisfaction statistics
Summarizes reported utilization trends and satisfaction findings from cited health systems and studies. The section focuses on the general growth and reception of telehealth across different settings.
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Consider Geographic Location
Reviews location-based regulatory and licensure considerations for delivering telehealth services. It addresses jurisdictional issues that practices should evaluate before offering virtual visits.
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Consider Patient Education, Consent and Documentation
Covers general patient communication, consent, and recordkeeping considerations associated with telehealth encounters. It emphasizes the importance of administrative preparation and documentation practices.
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Ethical Considerations
Discusses broad professional and ethical expectations related to telehealth delivery. The section addresses equity, institutional obligations, and maintaining standards in remote care.
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Conclusion
Provides a brief wrap-up on telehealth’s potential impact on efficiency, engagement, and satisfaction. It also references a forthcoming product announcement.
What You Will Learn
- How telemedicine adoption is being used and discussed in healthcare settings
- What types of satisfaction and utilization statistics are highlighted
- Which administrative and compliance areas practices should evaluate before implementing telehealth
- What kinds of patient education, consent, and documentation topics are associated with virtual visits
- What ethical considerations may arise when expanding telehealth services
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare providers
- Practice managers
- Compliance professionals
- Medical coders and billing staff
- Healthcare administrators
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