Background & Overview
The average wait for patients to see a dermatologist is
approximately three months. With today's critical
shortage of dermatologists, it is difficult for managed
care organizations to properly serve their patients with dermatologic
needs. And that jeopardizes your company's ability to stay competitive
and maintain shareholder value.
What can you do
about it? Maximize your return on investment by applying information
technology in a way that improves both patient care and profitability.
That's where TeleDerm Solutions comes in.
Move Information, Not Patients
Rather than moving
patients or doctors-why not just move the information? TeleDerm
Solutions provides an alternative or supplemental vehicle for
traditional dermatology referrals and consultations. Leveraging an
existing network of highly-qualified dermatologists, our Web-based
telemedicine application enables cost-effective dermatology
consultations for healthcare organizations. It also provides a platform
that brings our network of dermatologists to remote or international
patients.
Bridging the Knowledge Gap
Based on experience gained
in building a successful military telemedicine program, TeleDerm is a
commercial solution that connects primary care physicians with licensed
and board-certified dermatologists using an Internet-based application.
Primary care physicians consult with dermatologists online to provide
dermatologic care to patients in any location, leveraging dermatology
software to maximize the utilization of existing dermatologists (and
improve corporate performance).
Store and Forward Technology
Ideal for dermatology
evaluations, TeleDerm Solutions deploys "store and forward" technology,
where patient data, including digital images, can be shared easily and
quickly. This significantly optimizes the diagnostic process and does
not require simultaneous availability of the referring physician and the
specialist, again lowering the cost of service. Traditional office visits average almost 15 minutes, but a
teledermatologist can diagnose a condition -and recommend treatment - in as little as five minutes!
Technically Speaking
All a physician needs to
get started is Internet access and a digital camera. TeleDerm's
proprietary Web application provides e-mail notification, using HIPAA
compliant security features to ensure patient privacy. The application’s online data capture
functions use intelligent history collection to improve diagnostic
accuracy.
Return on Investment
We know you're under
tremendous pressure to cut costs. We can easily calculate a strong
return on investment to justify supporting a teledermatology solution.
One managed healthcare plan found an ROI over 50% for outpatient
dermatology care when supplementing traditional consultations with
TeleDerm Solutions.
Addressing the Shortage
We also understand
that the severe shortage of dermatologists is affecting your ability to
deliver dermatology care and improve customer satisfaction. Clinical
research shows that up to 80 percent of initial dermatology visits can
be performed remotely. TeleDerm gives your patients access to
dermatologists resulting in more accurate treatments and fewer overall
physician visits.
