Bad Telehealth Without Telehealth Guidelines

A question OPEN MINDS has approached several times in the last few years is whether or not telehealth can be effective in treating patients. Abundant research and clinical practice has shown that for many interventions and patients, telehealth can provide outcomes and consumer satisfaction equivalent to "face-to-face" care (see The State Of Telehealth In The U.S. – Guidelines, Legislation, Reimbursements, & The Future Of Telemedicine). Unfortunately, some adopters of new technologies and disruptive innovations may by-pass the best practices and regulations that promote safe and effective care.

Case in point, earlier this fall a doctor in Eastern . . .