SPOTLIGHT -
Underinsurance remains a significant barrier to health care, new survey finds
Underinsurance remains a significant problem, even among adults with employer-sponsored plans.
Survey: Income dip seen by nearly 75% of doctors due to COVID-19
The impact on physicians during the COVID-19 crisis has become even clearer.
Telehealth’s impact on post-pandemic health care
Russell Libby, MD, says both doctors and patients will want to continue enjoying the benefits of telehealth after the pandemic is over.
How the Physicians Foundation is helping doctors use telemedicine
Russell Libby, MD, says the Physicians Foundation is constantly reassessing how to help doctors implement and benefit from telemedicine.
Doctors need payment parity for telehealth visits
Russell Libby, MD, says the survival of many small practices depends on being paid the same for remote and in-person visits.
The financial benefits of telehealth
Russell Libby, MD, says greater use of telehealth reduces practice expenses while also replacing some of the lost income from fewer in-person visits and elective procedures.
Overcoming resistance to telehealth
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.
How can practices inform patients that they offer telehealth services?
Russell Libby, MD, says text messages, emails, and website postings let patients know telehealth services are available.
Finding the best telehealth options
Russell Libby, MD, says a wide variety of resources are available to help practices find the platform best suited to their needs.
Primary care, specialist pay gap narrowed slightly under ACA: study
Primary care doctors are getting paid slightly more than specialists, according to a new study.
How will telehealth affect care delivery in the future?
Russell Libby, MD, says telehealth offers the possibility of easier access to care for patients.
The financial importance of telemedicine
Russell Libby, MD, says telehealth has helped practices fill the gap in patient visits and revenue created by the Coronavirus pandemic.
The importance of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Telehealth has many benefits, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why virtual visits can be more tiring for doctors than in-person visits
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.
How telehealth visits resemble home visits
Kurt Stange, MD, says that telehealth visits can provide useful insights into patients’ home environments.
How doctors can develop patient relationships using just telehealth visits
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.
The importance of listening during “key moments” in patient relationships
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.
Why long-term relationships with patients have become less common
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.
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