Telemedicine for Hospitals
“From emergency department care to remote patient monitoring for chronic care management and access to care from specialists, telehealth is changing the way health care is provided –- both expanding patient access to routine and specialty care while improving patient satisfaction and outcomes.”
Hospitals are the stewards of healthcare in a community.
Conductor can help.
Reduce ACO expenditures
ACOs can use telemedicine to save costs that arise from over-utilization of ER and avoidable hospital readmissions.
Attract and Retain Physicians
Physicians prefer living and working in large cities. Telemedicine makes non-traditional work arrangements possible. For example a physician may drive to a location once a month and provide coverage through telemedicine for the remainder of the time.
Reduce Stigma associated with Behavioral Health Counseling
Stigma associated with behavioral health is a major hurdle in seeking behavioral health. Making behavioral health accessible at all primary care locations increase awareness and also encourages people to seek care. With telemedicine multiple visits can be done in the same day - for example a behavioral health referral after a primary care visit.
Address Opioid Epidemic
Opioid epidemic is hitting the rural areas hard due to lack of lack of appropriate health care, telemedicine can be used to provide the specialized health care in rural areas for the most vulnerable Americans in need of basic health care.
