Why use telemedicine? Flashcards
1
Q
Why use telemedicine?
A
- Provide services not readily available at facilities
- Receiving hospital can rely on distant hospital’s credentialing decisions when making medical staff recommendations, if provisions are met
- Physician must be licensed in all states
2
Q
Standards on telemedicine
A
TJC: LIPs are subject to processes of receiving hospital
HFAP: Direct quote from CMS
Non-hospital bodies: N/A
CMS Revision in 2011; subsequent TJC revision