Telemedicine, The Past, The Present, and The Exciting Future

Telemedicine has been a care delivery model that has evolved over several years and what has been done to lead up to the adoption of today’s telehealth infrastructure deserves to be recognized. This activity explains the journey for the healthcare industry from an idea and vision to what became the wide and fast-paced adoption of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. So much still needs to be done and the industry and our patients need the clinician’s help. After learning in what context and influence clinicians can have in the continued promotion of care delivery models that incorporate telehealth, a clinician will be able to speak more informed to stakeholders and decision makers who need our help to continue to pave a path for telehealth. This content was created and most up-to-date as of October 2022. It is important to recognize it will not include information about telehealth after October 2022 and we suggest clinicians continue to watch for updates on telehealth. The New Foundations of Telemedicine 2022-2023 Series is a collaboration between AAPA and PAs in Virtual Medicine and Telemedicine (PAVMT).

 

Learning Objectives


At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:


  • Detail a historical review of telehealth in the United States
  • Discuss current legislative issues and initiatives in telehealth
  • Provide information on advocacy and future prospects for clinicians (especially PAs) in telemedicine
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