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  • Health Informatics
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Telemedicine

Background:

  • Telehealth promises reduced healthcare costs but current models face scalability issues.
  • Remote providers lack system integration, while in-person providers lack time/training for remote care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Propose an integrated telehealth model within primary care teams.
  • Address the limitations of existing telehealth and in-person care delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptualize a virtual telehealth team integrated into primary care.
  • Outline design requirements for integrating telehealth into Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).

Main Results:

  • The proposed virtual team model offers complementary services, including extended hours care and remote patient monitoring.
  • Identified key design considerations for seamless EMR integration.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating telehealth providers as a virtual primary care team offers a scalable and effective solution.
  • This model enhances patient support, access to care, and system efficiency.