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Podcast: Healthcare IT Today Interviews
Episode: Impact of Telehealth on Physician Practices Will Be Profound According to NextGen
Description: A confluence of four factors laid the groundwork for a telehealth renaissance:Â
1. Canceling of all non-essential healthcareÂ
2. Physical distancing and stay-at-home ordersÂ
3. Reimbursement parity between telehealth and in-person visitsÂ
4. Suspension of HIPAA Penalties for telehealth during COVID-19 Â
Dr. Betty Rabinowitz, Chief Medical Officer at NextGen Healthcare, believes that telehealth will have a profound impact on ambulatory practices. Everything from office design, staffing levels, staff skill sets and patient experience will be different in the aftermath of COVID-19 and the rapid adoption of telehealth. Â Â
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