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Work Group Report: COVID-19: Unmasking Telemedicine
Nathan Hare1, Priya Bansal2, Sakina S Bajowala3
1UPMC Susquehanna Health Allergy, Williamsport, Pa.
Summary
Telemedicine has become crucial for allergy and immunology care, enhancing patient access and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review guides clinicians through evolving telemedicine regulations and practices.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Medical Informatics
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telemedicine adoption in allergy and immunology.
- Telemedicine enhances patient access to care and safety through physical distancing.
- Clinicians faced challenges with telemedicine regulation and reimbursement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review pre-COVID-19 telemedicine knowledge.
- To outline current telemedicine practices and materials for allergy and immunology.
- To provide guidance for clinicians navigating the telemedicine landscape.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of online and PubMed resources.
- Focused on telemedicine in allergy and immunology.
- Data collected up to May 9, 2020.
Main Results:
- Pre-pandemic telemedicine use in allergy/immunology was limited.
- Pandemic-driven changes temporarily eased some regulatory/reimbursement concerns.
- Telemedicine offers benefits for managing allergic and immunologic conditions.
Conclusions:
- Telemedicine is vital for continued patient care in allergy and immunology.
- Ongoing evaluation of telemedicine regulations and reimbursement is necessary.
- Guidance is needed for clinicians adapting to telemedicine.
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