Is Telemedicine The Future Of Health Care?

The coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed hospitals, physicians and the medical community. That's pushed telemedicine into the hands of providers and patients as the first response for primary care. Telemedicine isn't new to the medical community, however it hasn't been embraced due to insurance coverage, mindset and stigma. Here's how it works and what it means for the future of health care.

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Is Telemedicine The Future Of Health Care?

[tiffanybaby]

What I don't get about the discussion around telemedicine is that some people frame it negatively as a replacement for physicians but it's not like we're ever going to hit 100% penetration because customers do not have access to diagnostic tools needed for even basic checkups. In actuality, it may end up being a supplemental source of income for physicians who can now accommodate patients both in office and online.

[Travelingwithtyler]

This would be much more widely adopted if the American healthcare system was run with compassion instead of just focusing on profit.

[d.akhtar]

15:30 just in case the dr has to listen to your heartbeat over the computer

[stenlofgren]

One specialty not mentioned in the comments is psychiatry. Telehealth has allowed me to see all my patients remotely without exposing them or me to risk of infection. A few patients choose telephone contact for various reasons but the vast majority can use a video link. It gets fairly close to the in-office experience. After the crisis I may continue to offer it as an option to established patients who drive an hour in each direction for one hour of psychotherapy. It may also become an instant alternative for the patient who has to be home with a sick child or whose car will not start, etc. The coronavirus crisis has introduced me (and a large number of my colleagues) to a new modality that can offer more flexibility.

[Doctorhealer]

I’m a physician in a rural area, I saw that most of tele health services overload thier physicians with more patient numbers than regular practices on the expense of the quality, if there is a choice for a regular visit I would take it any day, I don’t see real winners other than CEOs and administrators

[M.-.D]

Telehealth: an innovation that should increase access and reduce cost. Instead this show highlights it is simply seen as an opportunity to make more revenue with greater margins. Few studies on quality of outcomes, inequality due to device access (already seen this with my own patients) and cases that are most appropriate for the service.

[JawadAli-cr]

Lowering the Medicare age by a few years has my support. Greater importance on prevention and screening is important.

[abigailpena]

I have over 10 different health conditions and I've been in love with this telehealth system, I'm so in love with it. I can talk to my doctor anywhere and I don't have to drive so far away to talk to my multiple doctors; I support this system of health!

[annetteslife]

Lets hope not because that would cost a lot more of this $$$ and could possibly be dangerous because of conditions or viruses such as bladder infection which need an in clinic visit. I personally do not trust it

[captalks]

I see it as a wonderful advancement for the simple less complicated doctor visits. Taking a day off work, for those who are employed, to go to the doctor for a check-up is a lousy experience. Wouldnt the shift of these types of visits then free up more space for the complex and urgent cases where patients' lives are in immediate danger?

[henrythomas]

Thank you a lot for this video. This is very interesting and informative. Keep posting like those amazing videos, this is awesome.

[MihadAlzayat]

I wouldn’t call our current health system healthcare to begin with...

[ThinkFitMind]

My sister is a medical intern and she says all the senior doctors stay at home and refuse to come see coronavirus patients .. only the juniors and nurses are treating this !

[sweiland]

"Despite the increase in revenue, Americans have been slow to adopt the practice."


Maybe because they can't afford it. The number one reason for personal bankruptcy in America is healthcare costs.

[josephinebardot]

Thanks for delivering such an exciting video. I hope to see more great posts like this in the future and keep the good work going on.

[worldcitizeng]

We are forced to buy health insurance, so if this new medical practice is the norm, then reduce our health insurance cost. Charge patients per diagnostic

[raymedrano]

Great idea but why are doctor's charging the same mount as office visit. Should be cheaper if you ask me.

[MRDDev]

Telehealth should be adopted more. A big % of patient cconsultations is to go through labs and prescribe meds, you don't need to be present for those.

[aryanasmith]

I like your video presentation. It is informative too, at the same time. Thanks a lot for your guidance!

[alterfun]

The people in those stockvideo clips always have way too perfect posture.