The Pros And Cons Of Telemedicine

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Telemedicine accounted for revenue of $17,878.7 million in 2015, the causes for this market growing at such a phenomenal rate is due to the number of homes using smart phones and the increasing geriatric population. With just a web camera and secure patient database to connect to a patient portal a doctor can view a patient’s records and send prescriptions and answer patient questions and concerns. The cost of Telemedicine is also less expensive than normal office visits and now insurance companies and Medicare cover the cost of this form of medicine. Telemedicine Limitations The transition to Telemedicine has a few downsides and may eventually include higher technology cost, not enough trained IT personnel, or the ability

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