Authors: Steven D Losorelli, Varun Vendra, Douglas M Hildrew, Erika A Woodson, Michael J Brenner, Davud B Sirjani Published on:
05 Jan 2021
Publication:
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery;-:194599820983330 DOI:
10.1177/0194599820983330
The meteoric rise of telemedicine early in the COVID-19 pandemic might easily be mistaken for an ephemeral trend-one reaching its zenith in a moment of crisis. To the contrary, momentum has been mounting for telehealth over decades. The recent increase in telecare reveals its potential to deliver efficient, patient-centered, high-quality care in an increasingly technology-dependent landscape. Prior to COVID-19, surgeons lagged behind medical counterparts in embracing telemedicine; however, the pragmatic imperatives for remote care of patients and changes to Medicare removed key barriers to adoption. Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery has innovated across subspecialties, leading in COVID-19 scholarship and year-over-year publications on telemedicine. Yet, improved access to subspecialists is tempered by a digital divide that threatens to exacerbate disparities. Otolaryngology is poised to lead the transformation of procedural specialties while ensuring equitable care.
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Journal:
Journal Article
Source:
PubMed: 33399500
issn_isbn:
1097-6817
Country:
England
Language:
eng
article_id: 563562
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