Marshfield Clinic Health System Expands Telehealth Offerings
Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 -- 9:19 AM
(Hub City Times) -With concerns of COVID-19 comes the uncertainty of how to handle usual tasks like doctors’ appointments and health visits.To help alleviate fear and in-person patient volume, the Marshfield Clinic Health System has greatly expanded their telehealth offerings so that all patients can get the care that they need, from the comfort of home when possible. Marshfield Clinic has offered telehealth at varying levels for the last 20 years, primarily making it available between clinics where patients can go to a smaller facility and have a video appointment with a specialist from Marshfield, so they do not need to travel for much of their care. Previously, telehealth was reserved primarily for those too far from a clinic to be convenient.
The pandemic has created an opportunity to offer telehealth on a much wider scale, without distance being a criterion for use. While telehealth is not a replacement for in-person appointments and is not right for every situation, it can be a supplement for frequent appointments with chronic care as well as follow-ups and check-ins. Health concerns that don’t require visits in person can be easily handled online, saving patients time and money as well as providing convenience.
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