Telemedicine platforms and their use in the coronavirus disease-19 era to deliver comprehensive vascular care

Implementation of telemedicine for patient encounters optimizes personal safety and allows for continuity of patient care. Embracing telehealth reduces the use of personal protective equipment and other resources consumed during in-person visits. The use of telehealth has increased to historic level...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery 2021-02, Vol.73 (2), p.392-398
Main Authors: Lin, Judith C., Humphries, Misty D., Shutze, William P., Aalami, Oliver O., Fischer, Uwe M., Hodgson, Kim J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Coding
COVID-19
COVID-19 and vascular disease
Digital health
Humans
Insurance, Health, Reimbursement - economics
Insurance, Health, Reimbursement - standards
Licensure, Medical
Mobile Applications
Pandemics
Patient Care - economics
Patient Care - methods
Patient Care - standards
Patient Selection
SARS-CoV-2
Telehealth
Telemedicine
Telemedicine - economics
Telemedicine - organization & administration
Telemedicine - standards
Telemedicine - trends
United States
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Vascular Diseases - diagnosis
Vascular Diseases - economics
Vascular Diseases - therapy
Virtual care
Workflow
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Summary:Implementation of telemedicine for patient encounters optimizes personal safety and allows for continuity of patient care. Embracing telehealth reduces the use of personal protective equipment and other resources consumed during in-person visits. The use of telehealth has increased to historic levels in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Telehealth may be a key modality to fight against COVID-19, allowing us to take care of patients, conserve personal protective equipment, and protect health care workers all while minimizing the risk of viral spread. We must not neglect vascular health issues while the coronavirus pandemic continues to flood many hospitals and keep people confined to their homes. Patients are not immune to diseases and illnesses such as stroke, critical limb ischemia, and deep vein thrombosis while being confined to their homes and afraid to visit hospitals. Emerging from the COVID-19 crisis, incorporating telemedicine into routine medical care is transformative. By leveraging digital technology, the authors discuss their experience with the implementation, workflow, coding, and reimbursement issues of telehealth during the COVID-19 era.
ISSN:0741-5214
1097-6809
DOI:10.1016/j.jvs.2020.06.051