HIT Consultant: Improving the Patient Experience by Optimizing Telehealth Through COVID-19 and Beyond

by Art Papier, MD, CEO and Co-Founder at VisualDx (AUGUST 10, 2020)

We are facing a global healthcare crisis unlike any in our recent history. Within the span of a few short weeks, we saw our lives and practices drastically change. COVID-19 has fundamentally altered how medical care is delivered today and possibly for many years to come. We as clinicians need to rise to the challenge to provide the best possible care in this time of change and uncertainty. This includes adjusting the way we communicate with patients, adapting to the evolving landscape of telehealth, and incorporating new technologies into our daily medical practice to drive improved care and efficiency.

The Role of Clinical Decision Support in Telemedicine

Tens of thousands of doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners are now using telemedicine for the first time. How do we maintain our exacting standards of clinical excellence in evaluating and educating patients from afar? We must find new ways to facilitate patient interaction and engagement as we administer care virtually. Now more than ever before, we need the right tools and technology.

Read the rest of Dr. Papier’s article on HIT Consultant.

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