The concept of telehealth has been around for several years and is historically utilized most in fields such as psychiatry. The idea is to conduct an appointment using technology services, such as video conferencing, video chat services, instant messaging, and the telephone. 

While these platforms present a different feel, they are essential in maintaining a line of communication between doctors and patients. With the recent recommendations regarding physical distancing, telehealth is a not only great fit for several healthcare fields in the short term, but in the future as well. 

Once these recommendations are lifted, telehealth can provide practices with an additional revenue stream by reaching new and existing patients who may have overwhelming schedules or are not in your area, but want to schedule and attend an appointment with your practice.  

What are the costs associated with telehealth?

Last week, congress expanded access to telehealth services for those with Medicare. Since that time, states such as Illinois have followed suit by allowing healthcare providers to receive full reimbursement from insurers for telehealth services. 

As for cost-per-appointment, the pricing structure varies depending on factors such as insurance provider, type of appointment and medical field. If you’re a healthcare provider, you can learn more about telehealth services pricing plans from Venator Performance Marketing here. 

Are telehealth services secure? 

The government recently relaxed certain HIPAA considerations to accommodate the growing demand for telehealth services.

While the security of patient privacy and information remain strong, these telehealth services often occur on more public platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime. 

Additional benefits of telehealth services

As we mentioned earlier, telehealth services are becoming an increasingly popular method for patients to stay in touch and even conduct virtual appointments with their doctors. 

In the short-term, utilization of telehealth services will be critical in alleviating the pressure emergency rooms are facing. With the extremely high patient volume in ER’s throughout the country, it’s important that we all do our part in allowing those doctors to focus on treating patients in dire need of care. 

While these tools are critical for both parties during the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth will be here to stay moving forward. 

Telehealth services will not only give healthcare providers tools to reach new and existing patients who are either out-of-area or unable to find time to travel to your practice but also presents opportunities for low-cost lead generation. 

Where can I acquire telehealth services?

Venator Performance Marketing, in conjunction with XAmplifier is helping healthcare providers stay connected with their patients during this difficult time and in the future using telehealth services. 

For more information on pricing, implementation, and the logistics of telehealth services, please provide your contact information below and we’ll be in touch shortly.