Much of the world has changed over the course of the last year as a pandemic took over. This was especially true with the healthcare industry as many clinics were shifting from in-person visits to virtual medical consulting for many who didn’t need emergency care. At MyTeleBenefit, we’ve been able to help many practitioners make the switch over to telehealth without missing a beat. Despite the success that many clinics have found with telemedicine, there are still misconceptions about the process. We’re here to put these to rest.
It’s expensive
Whether you hear it from your patients or your accountant, you might hear concerns about the cost of telehealth. Patients are able to save time and money by having an appointment with their primary care provider without leaving the comfort of their home. This allows them to take less time off work and pay for transportation. Additionally, clinicians are able to save on costs for PPE for staff, waiting rooms, patient rooms, and much more. The money saved from providing telehealth is more than what you’ll pay for maintaining a clinic.
It’s insecure
Anytime there’s personal information transmitted digitally, there’s a concern about the security of that information. Patients might be worried that their appointment is hacked or that the clinic will be hacked. Providing telemedicine comes with strict security guidelines to ensure that video transmission is safe and secure so patients have peace of mind during an appointment. Furthermore, medical records have been kept digitally for decades so the security with records has been well established.
It’s going away after the pandemic
Telemedicine is here to stay. Many healthcare providers across the country had already implemented or were in the process of implementing virtual medicine prior to the start of the pandemic. This was to make it easier for providers to reach patients in underserved rural regions. Patients are better able to receive medical care with the help of telemedicine so it’s here to stay.
It’s difficult for physical examinations
Yes, it is nice to be able to get an in-person look at what a patient is presenting for examination. However, questioning the patient to gather information about symptoms is equally as important to understand what they’re dealing with. Medical providers can effectively identify and diagnose more than 50 routine conditions via virtual medicine that include pink eye, shingles, allergies, cold/flu, urinary problems, and more.
It’s only for urgent care
As a medical provider, you can choose to use telemedicine however you see fit for your practice. Indeed, telehealth is great for providing 24-hour care as it’s easier for the patient and provider to get together after hours virtually than it is to drive to the office. Although, you can cut costs and make it easier to serve patients by providing virtual medical consultations during regular hours for patients who require their regular physicals or are being seen for a lingering cold.
Contact us for more information
To learn more about virtual medical consulting and how your practice can benefit, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at MyTeleBenefit. We can help you expand your practice with the help of telemedicine. You can cut down on your patients’ waiting room time by implementing services from telehealth specialists. Call today at 877-376-7472 or send a message using our contact form. We look forward to working with you and growing your practice with the help of virtual medicine.
