Implementation Guide for Rapid Integration of an Outpatient Telemedicine Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020206 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Whitney R. Smith · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Anthony Atala · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Ryan Terlecki · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Erin E. Kelly · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Catherine A. Matthews · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Abstract

Effective and efficient integration of a telemedicine program requires extensive staff and patient education, accessory platforms to facilitate video and audio communication, and adoption of new billing codes that are outlined in this toolkit.

Topics & Keywords

Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Healthcare Systems and Technology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 231, Issue 2, pp. 216-222e2

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.04.030

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