E/M Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 17
Consider the Patient Care Potential of Telemedicine
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Article Overview
This article introduces telemedicine and related mobile health concepts in a general, non-technical way. It is aimed at readers who want to understand how remote communication, monitoring, and patient-facing technologies can be used to enhance care delivery and access. The discussion covers common telehealth formats, newer m-Health tools, and the broader role of technology in supporting patient care.
Why This Topic Matters
Telemedicine continues to reshape how care can be delivered, monitored, and accessed. Understanding the basic landscape helps facilities, practices, and healthcare professionals evaluate which technologies may fit their services and patient population.
What You Will Learn
- What telemedicine includes in a broad clinical context
- How telehealth can support patient care and access
- What kinds of remote communication and monitoring tools are commonly associated with telemedicine
- How mobile health technologies extend telemedicine concepts
- Why emerging health technologies matter to facilities and practices
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare administrators
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Medical practice managers
- Telehealth program staff
- Health information and coding professionals
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