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The Value of eConsults: 4 Uses for Primary Care Providers
An eConsult is a form of asynchronous telehealth that enables primary care providers to consult with specialists remotely. The uses of eConsults in the primary care setting include provider telementoring, identifying whether the patient's needs can be met in the primary care setting, improving preparedness before a specialist visit, and/or increasing the ability to provide medical care aligned with the urgency of the patient's need.
Common Telemedicine Applications in Surgery
Telemedicine in surgery can facilitate the education and training of surgeons and increase access to specialized services in remote, underdeveloped regions. Newer telecommunication technologies, more telemedicine-friendly legislation and advancements in robotics can help remove some of the barriers.
Using Connected Health to Improve Care Coordination
Connected Health is a term used to describe the collective of telemedicine technologies. Care coordination a key strategy that has the potential to improve the value of our services, but a disjointed system highlighted by deficient communication and collaboration is a barrier to quality care coordination. Care coordination tasks can be reconstructed using digital health tools.