Can You See Me Now? Optimizing Telehealth in Sports Medicine Recorded Webinar Series CLONE ACCME-Day 1 Recording from 10/21/2020

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Video Summary

In this video, experts discuss the use of telehealth in sports medicine, focusing on optimizing telehealth in the field. They discuss the benefits and challenges of telemedicine, as well as the regulatory landscape and reimbursement issues. The history and evolution of telemedicine are also explored, along with various telemedicine services and popular platforms. The importance of necessary equipment and the differences between using a smartphone and a computer for telehealth visits are highlighted. The experts identify patient groups suitable for telehealth visits and provide tips and techniques for conducting virtual physical examinations of the knee and shoulder. The video provides valuable insights into optimizing telehealth in sports medicine and emphasizes the potential benefits and challenges of using telemedicine for patient care.<br /><br />In addition, the video transcript discusses the use of telehealth in orthopedic practice, specifically for shoulder and hip evaluations. Telehealth is found to be suitable for evaluations that require the review of MRI scans, postoperative care, and follow-up of arthroscopic procedures. New patient evaluations are more challenging, but a self-examination method has been developed. The accuracy of telehealth examinations compared to in-person examinations for detecting rotator cuff tears and evaluating hips is similar. The panel discussion highlights the benefits of telehealth, including patient satisfaction, improved access to care, and reduced costs. Regulatory issues, insurance coverage, and documentation are discussed as challenges and considerations for telehealth. Overall, the panelists emphasize the value of telehealth in orthopedic practice and its potential for future use.<br /><br />Credits: The video features various experts in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics, although their names or credentials are not mentioned in the summary.

Keywords

telehealth

sports medicine

telemedicine

orthopedic practice

virtual examinations

regulatory issues

reimbursement

patient satisfaction

MRI scans

rotator cuff

hip evaluations