Using Telemedicine in a Private Allergy Practice

Publication date: Available online 20 July 2019Source: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In PracticeAuthor(s): Justin GreiweAbstractAs technology improves and telehealth companies continue to innovate, the ways in which physicians can provide care for their patients is constantly expanding. Providing quality healthcare is no longer constrained by local commutes and a brick and mortar footprint, but instead can be provided at a local, regional and national level in ways that were not feasible in the past. The possibilities are endless as we enter a brave new world where medicine and technology meet. But what exactly is telemedicine and how can it be incorporated into a busy clinical allergy practice? What are the barriers to entry and how can telemedicine be utilized to enhance patient care by providing more options and driving revenue all at the same time? At its core telemedicine is simply the remote treatment of patients using telecommunication tools such as telephones, smartphones, and computers. Of course, the implementation of this basic concept is much more nuanced and complex with virtual visits acting as the sounding board for a host of additional synergistic health applications including wearable devices and mobile apps. This new model of healthcare delivery has the potential to uproot but at the same time enhance the conventional doctor-patient relationship, and if used correctly address many of challenges that have historically plagued healthcare. Tel...
Source: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research