Telemedicine Platform

History of Telemedicine Platforms

Several decades ago, physicians practiced telemedicine with simple telecommunication technology, like telephones and radio. Telemedicine platforms, as we know them now, didn’t exist. Telemedicine typically involved a doctor providing medical consultation to a patient over the phone, and maybe jotting down a few notes. The practice of telemedicine was a more informal process, usually only used for emergent cases.

Now, telemedicine platforms give physicians an organized, secure system for practicing medicine remotely, tracking patient health data, sharing medical records with consulting physicians, documenting all remote patient visits, charging patients and getting reimbursed from third party payers, and so much more. As new technology has expanded the meaning and capacities of telehealth, telemedicine platforms have improved dramatically. Sign up for a telemedicine demo for more insight.

What exactly does a telemedicine platform look like?

Most telemedicine platforms are secure telehealth software systems that are either installed on a medical practice’s computers and live on their servers, or are cloud-based solutions that live entirely online. Others might simply involve a mobile app that allows physicians to practice telemedicine via smartphone. In cases where physicians are going to remote areas of the world to provide care, a telemedicine platform might look more like a mobile device with an integrated screen that allows the physician to record medical data, document the patient encounter, and then transmit the information to a remote health facility or specialist.

Telehealth platform is a catch-all term for all these different solutions, whether it means a mobile app, a software that needs to be locally installed on the computer, or a system that can only be accessed from a telehealth providers’ mobile medical device. Usually, telehealth platforms have a variety of features and enable physicians to practice telehealth in a few different ways. For example, a platform might allow a physician to connect with a patient via secure, high-resolution video for a remote visit, share medical images, send text messages or online chats in real-time, and submit prescriptions to the patient’s pharmacy.

The features that different telemedicine platforms offer range widely. Here is a quick review of some of the popular features:

Telemedicine platform architecture will continue to change and adapt to new movements in healthcare and new technology. With patient demand for remote health options growing, it’s likely we’ll see an incredible increase in the range of telemedicine platform options out there.

About eVisit

eVisit is a physician-first telemedicine platform that seeks to simplify healthcare. eVisit allows providers to consult their patients remotely through secure, 2-way HD video. With an intuitive interface and integrated ePrescribe and billing features, the eVisit telemedicine platform makes it simple to provide convenient, high-quality remote care to patients.  All you need to get started is a computer or compatible mobile device, a microphone, and a camera.

An affordable telemedicine solution for small-to-medium practices, and scalable for larger health systems. To learn more about the eVisit’s telemedicine platform, visit our How it Works page.

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