Understanding the Tele-Medicine Paradox in Healthcare

By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd

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A paradox is a logically self-contradictory statement or a statement that runs contrary to one’s expectation. It is a statement that, despite apparently valid reasoning from true or apparently true premises, leads to a seemingly self-contradictory or a logically unacceptable conclusion. A paradox usually involves contradictory-yet-interrelated elements that exist simultaneously and persist over time. They result in “persistent contradiction between interdependent elements” leading to a lasting “unity of opposites”.

THE TELE-MEDICINE PARADOX

Classic Definition: Refers specifically to the treatment of various medical conditions without seeing the patient in person. Healthcare providers may use electronic and internet platforms like live video, audio, PCs, tablets, or instant messaging to address a patient’s concerns and diagnose their condition remotely.

Modern Circumstance: This may include giving medical advice, walking them through at-home exercises, or recommending them to a local provider or facility. Even more exciting is the emergence of telemedicine apps which give patients access to care right from their phones or computer screens.

Paradox Examples: Treating certain conditions remotely can be challenging. Tele-medicine is often used to treat common illnesses, manage chronic conditions, or provide specialist services. If a patient is dealing with an emergent or serious condition, the remote provider suggests they seek in-person medical care.

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DEA Temporarily Extends Tele-Health Prescribing Flexibility

By Staff Reporters

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Tele-Health medical providers are cheering the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) move to temporarily extend virtual prescribing flexibility.

The DEA is looking to buy some time to consider whether it should require patients to see doctors face-to-face to get prescriptions for controlled drugs or continue to allow Tele-Health prescriptions. The agency received a record 38,000 public comments on its proposed rule.

Source: Heather Landi, Fierce Healthcare [5/3/23]

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BUSINESS PLAN CONSTRUCTION: For Health Industry Modernity

FOR MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS

By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP®

I was asked by business schools and medical colleagues – and their bankers, CPAs and advisors – to speak about this topic several times last year before the pandemic.

Now, with the specter of M-4-A etc; it certainly is a vital concern to all young entrepreneurs, doctors & medical professionals whether live, audio recorded or in podcast form. And so, here is a written transcript of a recent presentation for your review.

Now, with the specter of tele-health, tele-medicine, M-4-A etc; it certainly is a vital concern to all young doctors & medical professionals whether live, audio recorded or in podcast form. And so, here is a written transcript of a recent presentation for your review.

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New Product Business Plan Sample [2021 Updated] | OGScapital

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Coordinated Actions Indicate Growing Scrutiny of Tele-Medicine

By Health Capital Consultants, LLC

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GROWING SCRUTINY OF TELE-MEDICINE

On July 20, 2022, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released a Special Fraud Alert on telemedicine. On the same day, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a “nationwide coordinated law enforcement action” against 36 defendants, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Program Integrity announced administrative actions against 52 providers, related to alleged telemedicine arrangements. These coordinated actions indicate a growing scrutiny of telemedicine arrangements by federal government regulators. (Read more...) 

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PODCAST: Digital Tele-Health Trends 2023

Virtual-first, health equity and more

By Bill Siwicki

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A greater focus on care coordination and further embrace of tele-medicine by payers will also be hallmarks this year, says one virtual care expert.

READ: https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/telehealth-trends-2023-virtual-first-health-equity-and-more

CITE: https://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/082610254

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AMA: Doctors Committed to Tele-Health

By AMA / MCOL

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AMA: Doctors Committed to Tele-Health

 •  More than 80% said patients have better access to care since using telehealth.
 •  62% believe patients have higher satisfaction since offering telehealth.
 •  60% agreed telehealth enabled them to provide high-quality care.
 •  56% are motivated to increase telehealth use in their practices.
 •  44% indicated that telehealth decreased the costs of care.

Source: AMA, April 1, 2022

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Types of Care Medical Providers Deliver Via Tele-Health

By Staff Reporters

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.   Conduct primary care visits (75%)
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Conduct chronic care visits (72%)
3.   Order prescription refills (64%)
4.   Conduct COVID-19 screenings (39%)
5.   Conduct urgent care visits (38%)
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Address mental health concerns (36%)
7.   Conduct follow-up after a procedure or surgery care (28%)

Source: Optum Via UnitedHealth Group, March 15, 2022

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TELE-MEDICINE Fraud, Abuse and New Barriers!

Telemedicine: Fraud and Abuse During the COVID Pandemic

By Susan Walberg

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it huge challenges for people all over the world; not only the obvious health-related concerns but also shutdowns, unemployment, financial difficulties, and a variety of lifestyle changes as a result.

When the COVID pandemic struck, CMS quickly recognized that access to care would be an issue, with healthcare resources strained and many providers or suppliers shutting down their offices or drastically limiting availability. Patients who needed routine care or follow-up visits were at risk for not receiving services during a time when healthcare providers were scrambling to enhance infection control measures and implement other new safety standards to protect patients and healthcare workers.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has responded by easing restrictions and regulatory burdens in order to allow patients to receive the healthcare services they need without undue access challenges. One key area that has changed is the restrictions related to telehealth services, which were previously only paid by Medicare under certain circumstances, such as patients living in remote areas.

Among the changes and waivers CMS has offered, telemedicine reimbursement is among the more significant. Telemedicine services, which includes office visits and ‘check ins’ are now allowed and reimbursed by Medicare. In addition to reimbursement changes, CMS has also relaxed the HIPAA privacy and information security enforcement standards, paving the way for providers to adopt a new model of providing services electronically.

TELE-HEALTH BARRIERS: https://www.statnews.com/2021/07/13/telehealth-provisions-emergency-patients/

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PODCAST: The Growing Tele-Medicine Adoption

By First Stop Health

What is Telemedicine?

Even Through the Waxing and Waning of the Pandemic Over the Subsequent Months, Consumers Are Still 4X More Likely to Use Telemedicine Than They Were Previously.

PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/druhseb5

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PODCAST: Tele-Health VERSUS Tele-Medicine

By Dr. Eric Bricker MD

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A new era? Pandemic boosts telemedicine | Georgia Health News

PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1pVN33mins

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Tele-Medicine Valuation and Reimbursement

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By Health Capital Consultants, LLC
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The second installment in this five-part Health Capital Topics series on the valuation of telemedicine will focus on the reimbursement environment for telemedicine.
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Telemedicine is reimbursed based on the services provided through this medium and includes many restrictions on where, how, and by whom services can be conducted. The first installment in this series introduced telemedicine and its increasing importance to, and popularity among, providers and patients. It also discussed the current and future challenges related to telemedicine, many of which hinge upon reimbursement restrictions and regulations. (Read more…)
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On Emerging Physician Professional Issues

A Growing Concern

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