Expert Interviews

Russell Libby, MD, says that while some problems require hands-on medical treatment, both patients and doctors are learning to appreciate the ease and convenience of telehealth visits.

Russell Libby, MD, says text messages, emails, and website postings let patients know telehealth services are available.

Attacks are on the rise, and health care facilities are prime targets.

Russell Libby, MD, says a wide variety of resources are available to help practices find the platform best suited to their needs.

Russell Libby, MD, says telehealth offers the possibility of easier access to care for patients.

Jon Regis, MD, explains how he set up a virtual office using remote patient monitoring to help his practice thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future.

Russell Libby, MD, says telehealth has helped practices fill the gap in patient visits and revenue created by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Telehealth has many benefits, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results and more.

Leveraging virtual care will change the way many doctors practice medicine.

There are huge opportunities to transform care in rural areas, but problems remain.

Not everyone has embraced the technology.

Working out technology issues is important for a positive patient experience.

Value-based contracts may play an integral role in telehealth’s future.

What impact will telehealth have on patient outcomes and physician reimbursement? Jeremy Gabrysch, MD, CEO of Remedy, discusses telehealth and other changes in health care.

Patient demand will play a huge role in determining how common the technology becomes.

Continuity of health is a major benefit that helps maintain the doctor-patient relationship.

Kurt Stange, MD, says that establishing even brief relationships with patients has a “pay it forward” effect that will benefit patients, and health care generally, in the future.

Kurt Stange, MD, says many physicians find they have to work harder to project their humanity to patients during virtual visits than when they see them in person.

Kurt Stange, MD says that even care provided in urgent care or minute clinics can provide a little of the same satisfaction that comes from long-term patient relationships.

Kurt Stange, MD, says that telehealth visits can provide useful insights into patients’ home environments.

Kurt Stange, MD, says that the growth in telehealth due to COVID-19 makes it important for doctors to consider how they can provide the best care during these visits.

Primary care was in crisis in the United States — and then COVID-19 happened. How can we create a better model for primary care?

Kurt Stange, MD, says that demonstrating respect for patients and asking what’s going in their lives is helpful even in the context of a brief telehealth visit.

Kurt Stange, MD, says that doctors who haven’t known a patient for a long time can build a relationship by taking the time to listen closely during times of stress or crisis.

Being adaptable to technology and planning is key.

Kurt Stange, MD, says patients changing health insurance when they change jobs, along with physician mobility and changes in technology have combined to make long-term relationships less frequent.

Fee for service will probably become a thing of the past.

Being adaptable to technology and planning is key.

A greater awareness at the highest levels is needed so that primary care gets the attention it deserves.