Telehealth Success
by Brandon M. Welch, Aditi U. Joshi
The Definitive Guide to Mastering TelehealthIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare landscape experienced an unprecedented transformation, thrusting millions of clinicians into telehealth. What was once a niche method of providing care rapidly became the new standard overnight.While some healthcare providers have adapted well, many find themselves wrestling with the challenges of telehealth. Mastering telehealth requires an entirely different set of tools and practices—ones that are not typically taught in medical schools. So what distinguishes those who flourish from those who struggle?In what is becoming the quintessential guide to telehealth, experts Dr. Brandon M. Welch and Dr. Aditi U. Joshi invite readers to explore what it takes to be successful with telemedicine. Enriched by captivating case studies, groundbreaking research, and firsthand experiences, Drs. Welch and Joshi unravel the complexities of telehealth, offering invaluable insights into its failures, successes, and untapped potential.They point out that success in telehealth requires success in each of the five critical domains: Patient Success: Ensuring that patients not only receive the quality of care they expect but also experience it in a manner most suited to their preferences. Clinician Success: Empowering clinicians and healthcare organizations to deliver world-class care in a manner that complements their practice. Technology Success: Demystifying the technology that underpins telehealth, emphasizing the importance of intuitive, reliable platforms. Financial Success: Providing a framework for clinicians, insurers, and patients to reap the financial benefits of telehealth adoption. Compliance Success: Navigating the legal landscape of telehealth, helping clinicians leverage healthcare laws and regulations to their advantage.By following the actionable strategies outlined in this comprehensive book, healthcare providers can transition from merely adopting telehealth to thriving with it.Telehealth holds the promise of shaping a healthcare future that is more accessible, convenient, affordable, and equitable than we've ever known. And this book is your ultimate roadmap to that future.
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Author Biography
BRANDON M. WELCH, MS, Ph.D., is an innovator, telehealth expert, and the founder and CEO of telemedicine software company Doxy.me. Dr. Welch is an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, where his NIH-funded research develops new health technologies. Drawing from his unique experience as a researcher and business leader, he offers practical strategies and expert advice for aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals alike. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina.ADITI U. JOSHI MD, MSc is a telehealth and digital health expert, speaker, and emergency medicine physician. She was involved with telemedicine well before it exploded into the public consciousness: in 2013 she became Doctor on Demand's Assistant Medical Director, then led one of the largest telemedicine programs in the country as the Medical Director at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Today she helps healthcare organizations integrate technology into their clinical practice, and works on telehealth reimbursement, regulatory policy, and advocacy. She lives in Paris, France.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Section I: Patient Success
Chapter 1: Patient Access
Chapter 2: Quality of Care
Chapter 3: Patient Experience
Section 2: Clinician Success
Chapter 4: Clinical Impact on Workforce
Chapter 5: Remote Care Delivery
Chapter 6: Organizational Success
Chapter 7: Implementation
Section 3: Technology Success
Chapter 8: Selecting the Right Technology
Chapter 9: Technology Components
Chapter 10: EHR Integration
Section 4: Financial Success
Chapter 11: Medicaid and Medicare
Chapter 12: Government-Led Healthcare
Chapter 13: Private Payers
Chapter 14: Costs
Section 5: Compliance Success
Chapter 15: Malpractice
Chapter 16: Fraud
Chapter 17: Prescribing Laws
Chapter 18: Patient Privacy
Chapter 19: Information Privacy
Chapter 20: Information Security
Chapter 21: Medical Boards
Chapter 22: Organizational Compliance
Conclusion
References
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