On a new episode of the Heart Failure Beat podcast, Paul J. Hauptman, MD, and Michael W. Rich, MD, speak with primary co-authors on an article recently published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure that delves into virtual visits and telehealth for the care of patients with heart failure in the COVID-19 era. Eiran Z. Gorodeski, MD, MPH, FHFSA, and Parag Goyal, MD, MSc review the platforms, reimbursement models, advantages and limitations of virtual visits.
In a release about the paper, Gorodeski shared the following: “While generally disruptive, the COVID-19 epidemic has allowed healthcare providers to look at a new way of meeting with patients who need treatment but may be unable to make the trip into the office. We should not underestimate the importance of successful virtual visits now or in the future as I believe this is increasing our connectivity and allowing even older patients to explore online alternatives to care.”