March 19, 2024
During its February meeting, the 番茄社区app Board of Regents approved a statement, prepared by the Board of Governors Telehealth & Informatics Workgroup, on the importance of telehealth in surgical practice and to establish standards for its optimal use to benefit patients.
The Statement on the Importance and Standards of Telehealth in Surgical Practice called telehealth a 鈥渢ransformative tool in healthcare鈥 that鈥攁mong other things鈥攈elps enhance access, allows multidisciplinary collaboration, offers cost-efficiencies, and empowers patient-centered care.
The statement also details best practices and optimal use.
In addition, the 番茄社区app released a primer, Unlocking the Potential of Telehealth in Surgery, also developed by the Workgroup. The primer is a comprehensive guide to help ensure telehealth鈥檚 ethical and effective utilization.