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Transforming gastroenterology care with telemedicine

Siegel, Corey A.·2017·Gastroenterology

Abstract

Health care is changing rapidly, so we must change with the times to develop more efficient, practical, cost-effective, and, importantly, high-quality methods to care for patients. We teach medical students that optimal patient care requires face-to-face interaction to collect information on the patient's history and perform the physical examination. However, management of many patients-especially those with chronic diseases-does not always require physical examination. Telemedicine offers an opportunity to take advantage of technology while leveraging the progressive push toward efficiency and value but also requires the belief that excellent patient care is not always provided in person. Telemedicine can include a variety of aspects of patient care adapted to be performed remotely, such as telemonitoring, tele-education, teleconsultation, and telecare. All of these have been evaluated in gastroenterology practice and have demonstrated feasibility and patient preference but have produced mixed results regarding patient outcomes. By combining telemedicine tools and new care models, we can redesign chronic disease management to include fewer in-person visits when patients are well yet increase access for patients who need to be seen. This change could lead to higher-value care by improving the experience of care, decreasing costs, and improving the health of the population. Barriers include reimbursement, licensing, and fear of litigation. However, if we hope to meet the needs of patients within our changing health care system, telemedicine should be incorporated into our strategy.

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Authors
Siegel, C. A.
Affiliations
Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Siegel, Corey A.
Venue
Gastroenterology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2017-04
Volume
152
Issue
5
Pages
958-963
ISSN
0016-5085 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2587007203
Cited by
71
References
46
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 18 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 6
FWCI
1.29
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Gastroenterology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Healthcare Systems and Technology
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Keywords
telemedicine, gastroenterology care, remote patient monitoring, teleconsultation, telecare, distance education, chronic disease management, value-based care, health care access, reimbursement barriers, physician licensing, litigation risk, patient preferences, cost reduction
MeSH terms
Chronic Disease, Delivery of Health Care, Gastroenterology, Humans, Licensure, Reimbursement Mechanisms, Liability, Legal, Health Care Costs, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Telemedicine, Remote Consultation, Patient Preference

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