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By Reid Horton | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 9 March, 2021 | 0

Lesson 11 of 15 The following considerations and tips for video etiquette will aid in creating a positive visit experience for both providers and patients.Remember To: Speak normally Talk to the person, not the screen Monitor your “self-view” but don’t obsess about it Use gestures – be animated Make sure your gestures are on camera/inRead more

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By Reid Horton | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 9 March, 2021 | 0

Lesson 10 of 15 Identification and Authentication Providers should take reasonable steps to verify the identities of their participants and to properly represent their identity and credentials. Use the same care one would take to identify a participant in person. Obtain copies of driver’s license/photo ID, insurance cards, etc. Accessability, Planning and Emergency Care SpecificRead more

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By Reid Horton | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 9 March, 2021 | 0

Lesson 8 of 15 Internet/ Cellular Considerations for Direct to Patient Telehealth Successful video visits require adequate bandwidth/cellular connection to the device being used. While many homes have decent bandwidth; more and more people are working at home, taking classes online, watching movies, gaming, etc., and there can be a lot of competition for thatRead more

Direct to Patient Equipment

By Reid Horton | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 9 March, 2021 | 0

Lesson 7 of 15 In most cases patients and providers can utilize devices such as laptops, computers with a camera and microphone, tablets or smartphones. PC and Laptops $300 – $1,500 Tablets $200 – $700 Mobile Phones $300 – $1,000 PC Camera Attachment $75 – $150 ReminderMobile devices such as tablets and cellphones: All partiesRead more

Medical Peripherals

By Reid Horton | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 9 March, 2021 | 0

Lesson 6 of 15 Peripherals are diagnostic tools used in telehealth visits, such as otoscope or digital stethoscopes. These devices utilize Bluetooth, USB, or analog output connection.Examples Bluetooth-enabled Electronic Stethoscope $500 – $4,000 Nasopharyngoscope $2,000 – $10,000 General Examination Cameras $3,000 – $11,000Read more

Telemedicine Carts

By Reid Horton | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 9 March, 2021 | 0

Lesson 5 of 15 Telemedicine carts allow providers to conduct advanced telehealth appointments usually with a specialist on the other end of the consult. Carts are typically mobile and allow for easy transportation from one room to another. Carts typically include the camera, monitor, CPU equipment, peripheral devices, and storage capacity. Simple Telemedicine cart withRead more

Video Platforms

By Reid Horton | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 8 March, 2021 | 0

Lesson 4 of 15 Considerations When Selecting a Video Software Platform There are hundreds of video software platforms on the market and this can be overwhelming when deciding which one to use. Consider Whether the Video Platform is HIPAA Compliant HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) compliance is more complex than simply using productsRead more

Determine the Need

By Reid Horton | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 8 March, 2021 | 0

Lesson 3 of 15 Consider what you are trying to accomplish Taking these steps will help drive important decisions for implementing telehealth into your practice. It is up to health care providers to determine which of their patients and services are appropriate for telehealth. Which of these statements are true for your practice needs? IRead more

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