Telemedicine Archives - Neurology Advisor

America’s Access to Care Crisis: Telemedicine Provides the Solution

By

Melinda Moore Gottschalk, MPAS, PA-C, DMSc, DFAAPA

April 29, 2021

For telemedicine to thrive in a postpandemic era, temporary rules regarding reimbursement and providers’ ability to fully care for the patient in any setting must be made permanent.

Practice Management

Outcomes of Teleneurology Implementation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

Amit Akirov, MD

April 7, 2021

The objective of this study was to assess the implementation of teleneurology, including patient and clinician experiences, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stroke

Telestroke for Patients With Ischemic Stroke: More Reperfusion Therapy, Better Outcomes

By

Brandon May

March 19, 2021

Investigators sought to describe differences in care patterns and outcomes among patients with acute ischemic stroke who present to hospitals with and without telestroke capacity.

Epilepsy

Practice Tips for Epilepsy Telehealth Visits From AES2020

By

Kristin Della Volpe

February 11, 2021

Marvin A. Rossi, MD, PhD, discusses strategies for optimizing telehealth for epilepsy visits.

Epilepsy

In-Home Telehealth Model for Epilepsy Is Highly Rated by NPs and MDs

By

Kristin Della Volpe

February 9, 2021

Erin Fecske, DNP, APRN, presents a model for optimizing in-home and facilitated epilepsy telehealth visits at AES2020.

Sleep Disorders

Internet-Based Intervention for Sleep in Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

By

Amit Akirov, MD

February 3, 2021

In an ongoing study, researchers investigate the potential of an internet-based intervention to improve sleep in older adults with cognitive impairment.

General Neurology

Technology Has Broken Healthcare Barriers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

Keith Boettiger

December 29, 2020

Keith Boettiger, head of Abbott’s neuromodulation division, discusses the increasing adoption of digital technology to improve access to health care.

Practice Management

Prepare for the End of Pandemic Telehealth Waivers

By

Tammy Worth

November 23, 2020

Healthcare providers should take steps now to ensure that the telehealth modalities they use are HIPAA compliant.

Epilepsy

Telehealth Associated With Reduced Seizures in Veterans With Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures

By

Amit Akirov, MD

November 18, 2020

Treatment of veterans with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures PNES using video telehealth is associated with significant seizure reduction.

Stroke

Home-Based Telerehabilitation Beneficial for Stroke Patients

October 5, 2020

Home-based motor training telerehabilitation is beneficial for stroke patients, with enhanced interhemispheric functional connectivity of the M1 areas.