Did you know that telemedicine services in U.S. hospitals have ballooned by 75% in the past couple of years? A new research led by Michigan State University recently found that telehealth encounters rose from 111.4 million in 2020 to close to 194.4 million in 2021. This fast growth proves how important remote medical consultations have become in modern healthcare, especially with patients and providers relying on technology for convenience more than ever before.

There are countless benefits of TeleVisit. Patients can avoid long journeys, consulting rooms, and unwarranted exposure, while healthcare providers will get more work done through improved work processes plus concentrating on taking care of the patients. Another advantage that PracticeEHR brings to the table is the capacity to provide smart telehealth integration with an EHR system.

In this blog, we’ll explore how telemedicine, like TeleVisit from Practice EHR, is changing the way we deliver healthcare by boosting productivity and producing better results.

Key Benefits of TeleVisit for Healthcare Providers

Telehealth and other remote medical consultation solutions are taking over the healthcare industry, and TeleVisit has been acknowledged to be a powerful tool for medical practices, a way that allows them to serve more patients faster and better than ever before without sacrificing the quality of care.

The benefits of becoming a practice with telehealth capabilities are numerous and varied, extending way beyond mere convenience, though that by itself is a major win. Here are some of the ways in which TeleVisit solutions can extend the reach, improve the workflow, and reduce the burden of administrative tasks associated with running a medical practice.

1. Improves Practice Efficiency and Patient Reach

Patients might see a healthcare provider through remote medical consultations instead of showing up in person, avoiding driving or other kinds of travel, or waiting in a clinic.

This helps the doctor see more patients in less time – expanding the reach of the practice – and allows a patient to fit an appointment into a busy day by tapping a computer (or camera) button at the office, home, coffee shop, or even on a train. For practice, it means more appointment slots filled and fewer no‑shows.

2. Reduces Administrative Burden

Remote medical consultations also free up providers from having to perform many of the manual tasks and functions that can create bottlenecks in a practice.

Features like TeleVisit can dramatically reduce paperwork and manual entry if combined with an all-in-one EHR system like PracticeEHR. So, what’s the result? Your doctors spend more time on patient care and less on documentation. Ultimately, this can give you more efficiency and smoother day-to-day operations.

3. Streamlines Workflow with EHR Integration

It’s a game-changer, but the greatest advantage of remote medical consultations might be how smoothly it’s wrapped in Practice EHR: once the telehealth consult is completed, everything from the chart notes to the billing is updated automatically. Not only is time saved for the clinician and their team but the accuracy of records is also improved, which in turn results in better patient care and an optimized workflow.

The Impact of TeleVisits on Patient Experience

TeleVisit is changing the way patients look at healthcare, as it provides more convenience than ever before. Patients no longer have to take a day off of work, commute for hours, or spend eternity waiting in a clinic room.

With the use of telehealth technology available on PracticeEHR, patients can now be seen virtually from the comfort of their own homes and experience the wonderful care their providers have to offer.

1. Flexibility and Convenience

There is no other form of visit that offers such flexibility. Patients can now access a follow-up consultation or chronic care at their convenience. If you have patients with mobility issues (which is a growing problem) or live in rural areas, remote medical consultation guarantees that travel is no longer a barrier to accessing healthcare.

2. Real-Time Access to Medical Records

Integrated with TeleVisit services, solutions such as PracticeEHR allow patients to view their records, treatment plans, and prescriptions in real time. This visibility improves patients’ ability to follow medical advice, understand their treatment path, and stay invested in their healthcare process.

Best Practices for Implementing TeleVisit in Your Practice

TeleVisit will change the way you practice medicine – one call at a time. Get it right, and you’ll be well on your way to a new way of patient care. Get it wrong, and, well, you’ll be well on your way back to that place we’re all working so hard to change.

Whether you’re streamlining workflows or guaranteeing impeccable patient engagement, staying true to these tips will help you establish best practices for transitioning your practice into telehealth and optimizing your televisits. Here are some important best-practice strategies for rolling out TeleVisit services in your practice:

1. Train Your Staff Properly

Training your staff is likely the most important thing you can do to ensure a smooth rollout of your new TeleVisit system.

Your team needs to feel comfortable using both the technology and the process, which might include training on how to use the specific platform, mock telehealth sessions, and training on how to answer patient questions. The better the internal workflow, the better the experience for remote primary or urgent care visits.

2. Set Clear Patient Expectations

Before launching TeleVisit services, you should clearly communicate the benefits and expectations to your patients. Let them have access to easy-to-understand guides on how to use the telehealth platform and be there for those who may be less tech-savvy.

Patients will feel more confident in trying out remote medical consultations when they know what to expect from the process, and this reduces the chances of missed appointments or technical difficulties.

3. Choose the Right EHR Platform

At the heart of any TeleVisit program run by your practice will be the telehealth solution that you choose: choosing one that is built into your practice’s existing electronic health record software like PracticeEHR guarantees that your remote consultations will be as smooth and secure as possible.

Look for systems that are easy to use, provide rock-solid security, and are well-suited to live within the flow of your practice. From start to finish, the user experience should be as unencumbered and patient-centric as possible.

PracticeEHR – The Complete EHR Solution with TeleVisit Integration!

PracticeEHR takes your healthcare practice to the next level by combining all the features you need, such as TeleVisit and others, in one convenient place. It’s a win-win situation if you have ever conducted a patient satisfaction survey. No doubt, patients often feel more comfortable about their health in the privacy of their home. Moreover, handling remote medical consultations is much faster and easier, and you and your staff can work more efficiently.

Are you ready to change the way you deliver care? PracticeEHR is now offering TeleVisit, an easy and inexpensive way to bring telemedicine into your practice. Request a demo today!