Not sure about Telemedicine? Think again….. Ask A Doctor Live – Video

Posted: Published on February 25th, 2013

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Not sure about Telemedicine? Think again..... Ask A Doctor Live
Not sure about Telemedicine? Think again...... Telemedicine has been growing rapidly because it offers four fundamental benefits: bull; Improved Access -- For over 40 years, telemedicine has been used to bring healthcare services to patients in distant locations. Not only does telemedicine improve access to patients but it also allows physicians and health facilities to expand their reach, beyond their own offices. Given the provider shortages throughout the world--in both rural and urban areas--telemedicine has a unique capacity to increase service to millions of new patients. bull; Cost Efficiencies -- Reducing or containing the cost of healthcare is one of the most important reasons for funding and adopting telehealth technologies. Telemedicine has been shown to reduce the cost of healthcare and increase efficiency through better management of chronic diseases, shared health professional staffing, reduced travel times, and fewer or shorter hospital stays. bull; Improved Quality -- Studies have consistently shown that the quality of healthcare services delivered via telemedicine are as good those given in traditional in-person consulations. In some specialties, particularly in mental health and ICU care, telemedicine delivers a superior product, with greater outcomes and patient satisfaction. bull; Patient Demand -- Consumers want telemedicine. The greatest impact of telemedicine is on the patient, their family and their community. Using telemedicine technologies reduces travel time ...

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