Expansion of telemedicine programs at the federal, state and local level continues with the market forecasted by Pike & Fischer to reach $3.6B by 2014, up over 300% from the 2009 level. Recently introduced legislation, the “Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support” (VETS) Act of 2012” (H.R.6107), aims to increase veteran health care access as the bill expands the current VA state licensure exemption.
While telemedicine works its way into primary care, it has gained acceptance in a number of medical specialties:
Radiology– most established telemedicine niche
Dermatology– mirrors system used by teleradiology
Behavioral Health – leverages technology to aid returning soldiers
Correctional Health Care – means to cut costs
Ocular Health – used for screenings for diabetic retinopathy
Pediatric Sub-specialties – helpful for underserved patient populations
Source: MedCity News - Stephanie Baum >>Read more
