In the rapidly changing field of digital health, telehealth providers who achieve URAC accreditation are at the forefront of the change, prepared to meet the evolving challenges and to benefit from coming opportunities.
Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, has many advantages for the patient including:
- Improved access: Telehealth can increase access to healthcare for people who are medically underserved, live in rural areas, or have difficulty traveling.
- Convenience: Telehealth allows patients to see their doctor from home or anywhere, and can fit into busy schedules.
- Reduced wait times: Telehealth can reduce wait times, which can lead to faster diagnosis and treatment.
- Better continuity of care: Telehealth can improve the quality and continuity of care.
- Remote monitoring: Telehealth allows doctors to remotely monitor patients' chronic conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and adherence to treatment plans.
- Patient education: Telehealth provides platforms for patients to learn about their well-being and ask questions.
- Reduced hospitalizations: Telehealth may lead to fewer hospitalizations because people can access care earlier.
URAC’s Telehealth Accreditation Program offers much more than validation of high performance by an independent third party. Accreditation could become a payer requirement and URAC delivers a flexible framework that readies your organization to succeed on this new frontier.
