We’ve known for some time that nephrology telehealth is the next big opportunity in telemedicine specialties, and we’ve been preparing for it. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receive highly fragmented care, especially in rural areas. Studies show that TeleNephrology can bring specialists where they are needed, and better coordinate…
Read MoreIs it possible for hospitals to obtain telemedicine reimbursement? Most of us are aware of the shortage of physicians, exacerbated in many geographic areas, and typically worst at night and on weekends. Physicians utilizing telemedicine technology have demonstrated time and time again the ability to provide quality care via telemedicine on a 24/7 basis virtually…
Read MoreI know a few nocturnists who thrive when they work at night, who actually request the night shift and build their careers around it, but they are few and far between. Some time ago, a Today’s Hospitalist article profiled five physicians who prefer that life. Despite their enthusiasm for it, a few acknowledged that it’s…
Read MoreRecently, I was quoted in a Medical Economics article about the benefits of telemedicine in rural areas and the hospitals that serve these communities. The article focused on technology solutions for combating the physician shortage. The article addressed how the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recognizes the importance of telemedicine in helping physicians become…
Read MoreTelePsychiatry Companies, like Eagle, offer inpatient and emergency department care. The Neolithic Era’s invention of the wheel was a turning point in world history, but the real excitement came when humans saw what the wheel could do for us—the water wheel, the spinning wheel, and, of course, the automobile. The same can be said for…
Read MoreNot long ago, mobile telemedicine was a great idea that worked in certain specific situations, but wasn’t quite ready for prime time. Because the computers and videoconferencing networks involved in early telemedicine took time to “boot up,” we often saw telemedicine units used as coat racks in Emergency Departments and nursing stations. They just weren’t…
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