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May 10, 2022
Title: Telemedicine is Here to Stay
Topic: Telemedicine
Discussed by Dr. Josh Umbehr
with Atlas MD (www.atlas.md/)
Part 1 of 3
New guest Dr. Josh Umbehr is a Family Medicine Specialist and
Founder of Atlas MD. Today, Dr. Umbehr discusses some valuable lessons we learned from the COVID lockdowns and what the future of Telehealth could look like.
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here to read the article on this topic by Dr. Josh Umbehr.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
In 1879, a Lancet article discussed the revolutionary idea that telephone calls could reduce unnecessary in-person visits to the doctor’s office. Dr. Umbehr says:
“It doesn’t feel like we’ve come too far since then.”
What government regulations hinder the growth of Telemedicine?
What is the difference between Telehealth and Telemedicine?
What regulations/laws (federal and state) were changed during the COVID lockdowns? Dr. Umbehr explains one of the major changes…
Do physicians fear a third-party stealing a patients’ information when healthcare is discussed via text or email?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Telemedicine is Here to Stay
Topic: Telemedicine
Discussed by Dr. Josh Umbehr
with Atlas MD (www.atlas.md/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has there been friction between medical providers (doctors/hospitals) and the
people who pay the bills (Medicare/Medicaid/private insurance providers)
regarding Telemedicine “visits”?
Has Telemedicine exploded over the past few years? Dr. Umbehr explains that it
is such a better way to conduct initial AND follow-up visits, especially to
reduce the risk of spreading a virus.
What is meant by the “Good Faith Principle”?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Telemedicine is Here to Stay
Topic: Telemedicine
Discussed by Dr. Josh Umbehr
with Atlas MD (www.atlas.md/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can smart-watches really save lives? Dr. Umbehr explains how smart-watches
cannot promise anything, but they are able to detect several heart issues which
can definitely save lives. He also shares about one of his own patients.
Are there too many laws and regulations which restrict physicians from
performing their duty to their patients?
Is Telemedicine the way of the future for medical care? Dr. Umbehr says: “I
hope it’s Pandora’s Box!”
What is Dr. Umbehr’s short, mid, and long-term goals with Telehealth and
Atlas MD?
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September 13, 2021
Title: Is Telemedicine the Way of the Future?
Topic: Telemedicine
Discussed by Dr. Dan O'Brien
with Special Guest
The use of telemedicine has exploded over the last eighteen months
due to COVID. But is telemedicine safer than going to a doctor's
office?
New guest Dr. Dan O’Brien has specialized knowledge in telemedicine. As a
physician and professor with a passion for innovative healthcare technologies
and public health, he understands the need to improve quality of care, lower
costs, and increase access.
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information about Dr. Dan’s newest book: “Camel Resilience”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is telemedicine safer than going to the doctor’s office?
Does telemedicine improve access to care? Dr. Dan explains how telemedicine has
been fantastic for all patients, especially those with mental health issues.
Does telemedicine keep patients safer since they don't have to visit the
doctor's office and potentially come in contact with COVID?
Must patients be completely open and honest with their doctor during a
telemedicine visit?
Is modern technology helping advance medicine in wonderful ways? Terry and Dr.
Dan discuss the new Apple watches as an example and what the future may hold…
Is our confidentiality safe with telemedicine?
What is Dr. Dan’s newest book “Camel Resilience” about? Click the link
above to order your copy.
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April 14, 2020
Title: A New Era of Doctor Visits and Telemedicine
Topic: Telemedicine
Discussed by Dr. Dan O'Brien
with Special Guest
Part 1 of 3
The use of telemedicine is important during this time because it allows patients to get access to their health care provider virtually without going into the clinic and potentially risking getting other infected with COVID-19. Telemedicine is making a very positive contribution to healthcare.
Dr. Dan O’Brien is a physician and professor with a passion for innovative healthcare technologies. He is many appearances on national talk shows including on Fox Television.
Watch Dr. O’Brien’s latest interview about this topic
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What new technologies are being used by medical professionals due to the Coronavirus?
Could telemedicine prevent the future spread of Coronavirus and other viruses?
Will telemedicine continue to be utilized even after the threat of the Coronavirus is over and things go back to “normal”?
If someone thinks they have the Coronavirus, can they call their doctor for a “doctor visit” via a telemedicine phone or video call?
Tune in to the next segment for some more advice from Dr. O’Brien.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - A New Era of Doctor Visits and Telemedicine
Topic: Telemedicine
Discussed by Dr. Dan O'Brien
with Special Guest
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should people invest in a good thermometer?
What are some questions a doctor would ask a person who thinks they have the
Coronavirus?
What are some additional benefits of telemedicine during this crisis?
Should patients be prepared for telemedicine phone calls/video chats, just like
they would be if they visited a clinic? In other words: Do patients need their
medication list, symptoms, etc. prepared to tell the doctor/nurse?
What are the limitations on the use of telemedicine?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - A New Era of Doctor Visits and Telemedicine
Topic: Telemedicine
Discussed by Dr. Dan O'Brien
with Special Guest
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What do patients think about telemedicine?
Can therapists and counselors use telemedicine to help patients who have anxiety
and depression due to the isolation from the Coronavirus?
Has the suicide rate increased over the last month since the Coronavirus
quarantine?
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additional help from Alive to Thrive, as division of Focus on the
Family.
What is the next phase for telemedicine?
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March 25, 2020
Title: What is Telemedicine?
Topic: Telemedicine
Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
Telemedicine refers to the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other. Modern technology has enabled doctors to consult patients by using HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing tools.
Dr. Kevin Roberts discusses why allowing telemedicine is so important right now. Dr. Roberts is the Executive Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is Governor Abbott allowing this practice? Is this a good thing?
Why did the change require Governor Abbott’s signature?
Will telemedicine be the new normal even after this pandemic is over? Dr. Roberts says: “I think it’s just common sense, even when there isn’t a global pandemic.”
What other aspects of the new telemedicine law should we be aware of? Will it help ease the doctor shortage we are experiencing in Texas
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Title: Protecting Our Future Now!
Topic: Telemedicine
Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Dr. Kevin Roberts discusses the
TPPF’s Recovery Agenda.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it important during this time of uncertainty that our elected leaders look
forward to ensure a prosperous recovery period for Texans? Dr. Roberts points
out that this virus has affected everyone, which is affecting our government.
Policy is changing almost every day.
Would it be helpful if physicians were able to dispense medicine? Is
prescription drug delivery in out future?
One of the items on the TPPF Recovery Agenda is cutting payroll taxes. Dr.
Roberts explains what this means for both employers and employees.
How can WE keep the Texas economy going?
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