Demand for Telemedicine Providers 

As the number of patients with chronic diseases grow the shortage of available providers becomes more and more evident. The question is raised. Is telemedicine a viable choice for the patient / provider relationship?

Many of the networks we work with utilize telemedicine as a portion of the patient care. We believe that the face to face contact with a patient is still a very critical and a necessary tool in providing the highest quality care. Telemedicine offers a viable means to close the gap.

 

Healthcare Marketing Solutions works to create strategic partnerships between healthcare providers and patient networks. This is a free resource to healthcare providers across the country. We work with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants nationally. Whether your currently in practice, retired, semi-retired or starting a new practice HMS offers solutions for patient base growth, schedule flexibility and stronger revenue control.

Disease Facts:

In the United States the four most prevelent chronic diseases are: Cardiovascular, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cancer and Diabetes.

Care Updates:

At least 5.2 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer's. By 2010, there will be 500,000 new cases each year, and nearly one million new cases annually by 2050.  The disease is now the seventh deadliest illness in the nation.

(Washington Post 3/08)