decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2018 Issue 2 (February)
Is it finally time for telemedicine? Experts say there are opportunities, but no rush
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Article Overview
This article reviews why many medical practices are cautious about telehealth adoption and highlights the practical issues that affect implementation. It focuses on reimbursement challenges, state parity laws, Medicare and Medicaid policy differences, payer contracting strategies, and how patient demand and practice demographics may influence the timing of telemedicine adoption. The piece is aimed at practice leaders, administrators, and clinicians evaluating whether telehealth is financially and operationally viable.
Why This Topic Matters
Telehealth can affect access, revenue, and long-term practice competitiveness, but adoption depends heavily on payer policy and market readiness. Understanding the broad reimbursement and contract environment helps practices decide whether and how to move forward.
What You Will Learn
- Why some practices are delaying telehealth adoption
- How reimbursement policy affects telehealth viability
- How payer relationships and contracting can influence telemedicine access
- What market and patient-population factors may affect timing decisions
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Medical group managers
- Healthcare executives
- Billing and revenue cycle staff
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