Impact of Telemedicine on Otolaryngology Practice

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Impact of Telemedicine on Otolaryngology Practice
Telemedicine is a significant technological and
business trend that is influencing medical
practice marketing, patient engagement,
and revenue. Advances in telemedicine technology
have reduced operating costs with substantial
savings for all types of organizations that
utilize medical professionals in some capacity.
  As a medical professional, how can you benefit
from the increased usage of telemedicine in the
workplace today? The use of telemedicine in
Otolaryngology practice will allow for
after-hours care when it is convenient for both
provider and patient.   Uses of Telemedicine on
Otolaryngology Telemedicine has been used in the
field of otolaryngology since the early 1990s.
Use has occurred primarily in those situations
where there was a remote, isolated population to
serve a shortage or lack of availability of
otolaryngologists or, more recently, backlogs of
patients needing otolaryngology care inadequately
addressed by the existing delivery system. Below
Mentioned Are Some Of The Significant Impacts
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Impact of Telemedicine on Otolaryngology Practice
Improvised Patient Flow When you find that your
schedule is relatively light during the middle of
the day, scheduling a number of telemedicine
check-in appointments during that time can let
you connect with patients in quick succession.
Fast visits increase the number of patients seen
in a day. It Attracts New Patients For a busy
parent or for a patient who cant seem to make
time for an appointment due to their busy work
schedule, Otolaryngology telemedicine allows them
to interact with a trained physician more
conveniently.   Not only can they minimize the
disruption that a doctors visit adds to their
day, but they are also more likely to address
small or early indications of medical
problems. Increases Patient Loyalty Urgent care
Otolaryngology clinics and retail clinics offer
convenient in-person options and online video
visits through on-demand services are becoming
increasingly popular. Patients choose these
options because of scheduling flexibility, lower
transportation costs, and less time away from
work. By offering the option to get care from you
via video, your patients get the convenience they
want without sacrificing continuity of care.
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Impact of Telemedicine on Otolaryngology Practice
Reduces Costly Cancellations While it will never
be able to completely eliminate no-shows from
practice, it can help save thousands of dollars
by reducing a fraction of patient
no-shows. Improves Revenue Just because your
practice is closed for the day doesnt mean that
you have to stop seeing patients. These are just
a few of the ways that telemedicine can transform
your practice in ways that are great for you,
your patients, and the bottom line. These
advantages explain why video visits are rapidly
moving from new and novel, to a standard method
of care. Overall, the general direction of
medicine is seen as favorable to the use of
Telemedicine. The aging U.S population means
there will be more patients and fewer active
physicians, which could mean the need for remote
treatment options to cover larger areas of the
country. If practices continue to consolidate,
Telemedicine may become a viable option in
suburban or smaller urban areas. It alleviates
patient difficulties in accessing a practice that
alone is a good enough reason to implement
it. To know more about our Otolaryngology
billing and coding services, contact us
at info_at_medicalbillersandcoders.com/888-357-3226.