decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2020 Issue 1 (January)
Brace for virtual visits as telehealth slowly spreads among physician practices
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Article Overview
This article explains how telehealth is expanding in physician practices and broader health systems, with emphasis on access, convenience, technology adoption, and reimbursement concerns. It references CMS framing for telehealth, industry and survey data on connected devices and broadband access, and examples of virtual care offerings from a major health system. The piece is relevant to providers, practice managers, coders, compliance staff, and telehealth stakeholders who want a high-level view of why virtual care is growing and what factors may affect uptake.
Why This Topic Matters
Telehealth affects care delivery models, practice operations, and coding/reimbursement considerations. Understanding the business and adoption context helps organizations assess readiness for virtual services and anticipate policy or payment constraints.
Article Sections
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Telehealth background and adoption trends
Introduces telehealth as a mode of care delivery and describes the broader trend toward connected technologies in health care. Summarizes survey-based context about device ownership and internet access.
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Saving money
Discusses the potential cost and efficiency advantages associated with virtual care. Frames telehealth as a way to support access and reduce unnecessary in-person utilization.
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What’s holding them back?
Covers barriers to broader telehealth adoption, including provider hesitation, technology investment concerns, and payment issues. Notes the continuing role of face-to-face care.
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Who’s out in front?
Highlights a large health system’s telehealth expansion strategy and use of video and chat-based services. Describes how virtual care is being integrated into a broader care delivery model.
What You Will Learn
- How telehealth is being positioned within modern care delivery
- What broad factors are encouraging virtual visit growth
- What obstacles may slow adoption among providers
- How a large health system is expanding virtual care offerings
- What general reimbursement and technology concerns are mentioned in relation to telehealth
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement professionals
- Compliance and revenue cycle staff
- Telehealth program leaders
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