Telemedicine Overview
The AAAAI offers telemedicine learning resources for the practicing allergist / immunologist. These resources are designed as a place to start the discovery process. Due to the complex and rapidly changing nature of telemedicine, these resources are not able to be all-inclusive.
For a rapid introduction to Telemedicine that includes COVID-19 specific Telemedicine resources click here.
June 23, 2020
How to Bill and Code for a Telemedicine Visit During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This video describes how to appropriately code for telemedicine visits, including telephone only visits and brief check-ins.
This video is for research only. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology does not endorse products. Be sure to consult your state and local HIPAA and telehealth regulations as they may differ across the country. A practitioner should also be aware of the limitations of taking a physical exam while using a video platform. This approach will not be the ideal solution for all patient encounters, but it is one tool to consider to meet the needs of your practice and your patients.
Read a transcript of the video.
June 23, 2020
Telemedicine Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This video gives an overview of one allergist’s journey implementing telemedicine visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear about what went right, what went wrong, and what changes he’s making moving forward.
This video is for research only. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology does not endorse products. Be sure to consult your state and local HIPAA and telehealth regulations as they may differ across the country. A practitioner should also be aware of the limitations of taking a physical exam while using a video platform. This approach will not be the ideal solution for all patient encounters, but it is one tool to consider to meet the needs of your practice and your patients.
Read a transcript of the video.
Click here to view additional telemedicine videos.
Providing Enhanced Medical Support for Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) Disorders: A patient-guided intervention to ensure patient engagement during a global pandemic and beyond.
Podcast: Using Telemedicine to Provide Care for Allergic Conditions
Telemedicine expert Jennifer Shih, MD, discusses practical elements of performing virtual visits. This conversation is filled with amazing tips for both patients and clinicians - a must listen for telemedicine novices or experienced users. (April 15, 2020) Click here to listen to the podcast.
Telemedicine Tools for your Patients
10 Tips to Help You Master Your Telemedicine Visit: A Patient Guide »
10 consejos para ayudarlo a tener una excelente visita de telemedicina: Guía para el paciente (10 Tips to Help You Master Your Telemedicine Visit: A Patient Guide) »
Additional Resources
COVID-19: Unmasking Telemedicine (Work Group Report - July 2020) »
COVID-19 Virtual Journal Club - Telemedicine in the era of COVID-19 4/1/20 »
Mobile Technology in Allergic Rhinitis: Evolution in Management or Revolution in Health and Care? »
School-Based Telemedicine for Asthma Management »
Mobile Health and Inhaler-Based Monitoring Devices for Asthma Management »
Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine »
What Is the Impact of Innovative Electronic Health Interventions in Improving Treatment Adherence in Asthma? The Pediatric Perspective »
The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown of Telemedicine in Asthma and Allergy Practice »
A Systematic Evaluation of Asthma Management Apps Examining Behavior Change Techniques »
Is Telemedicine as Effective as Usual Care? »
Using Telemedicine in a Private Allergy Practice »
COLA (Conferences On-Line Allergy) at 10 Years—Evolution of an Online Fellowship Curriculum »
Telemedicine for Allergy Services to Rural Communities »
These links are for research only. They are not endorsed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
12/7/2023