ArticleAnnals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology2020
Reimbursement patterns and user experiences in pediatric allergy home telehealth.
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- Tech-equity in pediatric primary care: applying pandemic lessons in a post-public health emergency state.Pediatric research · 2023Article
- Patient and Clinician Attitudes Toward Telemedicine for Allergy and Immunology.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice · 2022Article
- Methods of Reimbursement for Telemedicine Services: A Scoping Review.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2022Article
- Age and Social Disparities in the Use of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan: Cross-sectional Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundTelehealth use has been increasing during the last decade. Studies have found that patients have a positive attitude toward incorporating telehealth into their health care. Substantial uncertainty remains regarding reimbursement policies that vary widely between states and by payer.
objectiveTo explore the clinical, operational, and financial feasibility of a home telehealth (HTH) program in a pediatric allergy and immunology clinic.
methodsAllergy and immunology physicians defined use cases they deemed appropriate for HTH appointments. Established patients in the allergy and immunology clinic were approached to complete an attitudes and perception survey. Patients who met the use case definitions were asked to participate in the pilot program. After their HTH appointment took place, they completed a validated satisfaction survey. Our institution's revenue cycle management team provided reimbursement data.
resultsPatient attitudes toward HTH were generally favorable. A total of 51 HTH appointments were offered, and 46 appointments were made. Notably, 37 appointments were completed successfully among 32 unique patients. Patients were satisfied with the HTH experience. A total of 36 of 37 encounters were reimbursed by 19 different public and private payers. Payers on average reimbursed ±6% of the expected allowable for an equivalent in-person visit.
conclusionPatients had reservations about HTH initially but were satisfied with their experience. Private and public payers reimbursed HTH the same as in-person appointments. Here, we report that HTH is well accepted by patients and is financially viable.
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