Instructions
Read the Pearl and Wayling article in the Week 3 materials. Research the topic of telehealth to find other perspectives on its benefits and on the challenges of implementation. Then follow the instructions below.
Based on your research, write a 3-to-4-page paper on the benefits and challenges of increased telehealth adoption in the U.S. Organize your paper around the topics indicated below; use the questions to ensure that you cover the key points, as indicated in the rubric.
Introduction
Describe how the use of telehealth has varied over the past 5 years.
What factors have caused these variations?
Pros and Cons of Telehealth
What are the two most compelling advantages for the increased use of telehealth?
What are two most compelling arguments against the increased use of telehealth?
Challenges to the Implementation of Telehealth
What changes are needed in policy and regulation to support the increased use of telehealth?
What changes are needed in reimbursement models to support the increased use of telehealth?
Impact on Stakeholders
What impact would the increased use of telehealth have on patients?
What impact would the increased use of telehealth have on healthcare providers?
Conclusion
Do you believe the adoption of telehealth will increase in the U.S. in the next five to ten years? Why, or why not?
How has your research informed your perspective on the challenge of implementing systemic change in the U.S. healthcare system?