Do the risks still far outweigh the benefits? THE HEALTHCARE LANDSCAPE has changed radically in recent years. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, expanding roles for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, meaningful use, and ICD-10 preparation are just the highlights. But one change that often gets overlooked is the rapid expansion of telemedicine.
IN THIS EDITION of Central Florida Doctor magazine, you’ll read about the risks versus benefits of telemedicine. The term “telemedicine” seems to some like it’s a relatively new concept, but in reality, various telemedicine services have been in existence for decades. The difference between telemedicine now and telemedicine 15 years ago is what has industry …
PCMA President’s Column: Driving us toward the future Read More »
THE U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) acts as the leading agency for the essential role of regulating telemedicine and telemedicine devices. The software and devices utilized in providing telemedicine services must safely and effectively provide medical consultation while protecting from the risk of breaching private information. Some of …
Editor’s Dose: The FDA’s role in regulating telemedicine Read More »
Here at Central Florida Doctor we are always keeping an eye out for some interesting stories to share. Recently, we came across an interesting bit of information for an exciting piece of technology on the forefront of the medical industry. Telemedicine is a term that may become more and more familiar in the ever-changing …
Publisher’s Note: A new possibility in telemedicine Read More »
