Preparing Your Practice For Telemedicine Orthopedic Services

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Preparing Your Practice For Telemedicine
Orthopedic Services
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Preparing Your Practice For Telemedicine
Orthopedic Services
Starting to provide telemedicine services in your
orthopedic facility can be a great way to expand
your reach and provide convenient care to your
patients. Starting telemedicine orthopedic
services has lot of benefits like improved access
to care, increased patient satisfaction, cost
savings and better practice management. Preparing
Your Practice for Telemedicine Orthopedic
Services Following are some of the steps in
preparing your practice for telemedicine
orthopedic services. 1. Choose a Telemedicine
Platform There are many telemedicine platforms
available, and you will need to choose one that
is suitable for your facility. Look for a
platform that is secure, easy to use, and
integrates with your electronic medical record
(EMR) system. It is important to note that the
selection of a telemedicine platform for
orthopedic services should be made in
consultation with a healthcare provider or an IT
specialist to ensure compliance with privacy
regulations and the specific needs of the
practice. 2. Set up Your Equipment You will need
a camera, microphone, and speakers for your
computer or mobile device. You may also want to
invest in specialized equipment, such as a
digital stethoscope or otoscope, to enhance your
ability to diagnose and treat patients remotely.
Choose a videoconferencing software that is HIPAA
compliant and secure for transmitting patient
data.
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Preparing Your Practice For Telemedicine
Orthopedic Services
Popular options include Zoom, Skype, or WebEx.
Ensure that the software is compatible with the
devices you plan to use for telemedicine
consultations. Setting up equipment for
telemedicine in an orthopedic practice requires
careful consideration of the needs of both
patients and practitioners. By investing in
high-quality equipment and providing training,
orthopedic practices can improve patient access
to care and provide more convenient options for
consultations. 3. Develop Telemedicine
Protocols You will need to develop protocols for
conducting telemedicine visits, including patient
consent, privacy and security measures, and
documentation requirements. Determine which
patients are appropriate for telemedicine
appointments. Patients who require physical
examinations or diagnostic imaging are not
suitable for telemedicine appointments. Schedule
telemedicine appointments in the same way as
in-person appointments, and inform patients of
the telemedicine process and expectations before
the appointment. This includes instructions on
how to log in and any required equipment or
software. Obtain the patients medical history
and any relevant imaging or laboratory results
before the telemedicine appointment. This allows
the physician to prepare for the appointment and
provide more personalized care.
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Orthopedic Services
4. Train Your Staff Train your staff on how to
use the telemedicine platform, equipment, and
protocols. This will ensure that everyone is
comfortable and confident in providing
telemedicine services. Start by explaining what
telemedicine is and how it works. This can
include information on the different types of
telemedicine, such as video visits, telephone
visits, and online consultations. Clearly define
the roles and responsibilities of each member of
your staff who will be involved in telemedicine,
including physicians, nurses, and administrative
staff. Make sure everyone understands their role
and how they can contribute to the success of
telemedicine in your practice. Provide training
on best practices for telemedicine, such as how
to conduct a virtual exam, how to communicate
effectively with patients using technology, and
how to maintain patient privacy and
confidentiality. 5. Spread the Word Let your
patients know that you are offering telemedicine
services and how they can access them. Update
your website to include a section about your
telemedicine orthopedic services. Make sure to
provide details about the services you offer, how
patients can schedule appointments, and what they
need to do to prepare for a telemedicine visit.
Send an email to your existing patients letting
them know that you are now offering telemedicine
orthopedic services. Make sure to provide
instructions on how they can schedule an
appointment and what they need to do to prepare
for a telemedicine visit. You can use social
media and online orthopedic directories like
Healthgrades, Zocdoc, or WebMD.
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Preparing Your Practice For Telemedicine
Orthopedic Services
Schedule telemedicine appointments just like you
would in-person appointments. Make sure you have
adequate time for each appointment and that you
have all the necessary information from the
patient before the appointment. Conduct the
telemedicine appointment just like an in-person
appointment. Review the patients medical
history, discuss their symptoms, and develop a
treatment plan. Follow up with the patient after
the appointment to make sure their treatment plan
is working and to address any concerns they may
have. By following above steps, you can prepare
your practice for telemedicine orthopedic
services and can offer more convenient care to
your patients. Medisys Data Solutions is a
leading medical billing company providing
complete billing and coding services for various
medical billing specialties including
telemedicine orthopedic services. Our billing and
coding experts are well aware of telemedicine
guidelines to receive accurate reimbursement for
delivered services. To know more about our
telemedicine orthopedic billing services, contact
us at info_at_medisysdata.com / 888-720-8884
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