Elevating Patient Value Through Digital Assets
various technological solutions to be worthy of implementing and reducing the future costs of visits, for example, by preventing disease complications and avoiding surgical intervention. We have new legislation and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes in the U.S. for remote monitoring and telehealth visits. Employers in the U.S. are spending their own budgets to include such services as a benefit because they believe in the prevention of complications. We see many safety-net hospitals piloting digital solutions for their population for free. The key area in which payers and providers are working together is the empirical evidence of these technologies. New evidence is emerging that sometimes cannot be directly compared to drug e icacy or hospital statistics. But providers and payers are doing a great job assessing this evidence and keeping the requirements high. At the same time, they are adapting to the new world and shaping the industry's entry barriers, so the digital solutions show significant value to the patients.
KASPARAS ALEKNAVICIUS, MD Head of Medical Affairs at Kilo Health | Twitter: @kilohealthhq
Synchronous communication refers to the situations where a care professional and the patient must be present at the same time. Telehealth, specifically through video visits, o ers this accessibility solution for people living in rural areas—they can talk to their doctor from their home, and nobody has to travel anywhere. We see di erent stakeholders incorporating digital solutions into their o erings. There are a few examples of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), including mobile apps into their digital formularies, making them available for reimbursement. Insurance companies assess
The key area in which payers and providers are seen working together is the scientific evidence and proof of [telehealth and remote monitoring] ... they are adapting to the new world and shaping the industry's entry barriers.”
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Kasparas Aleknavicius is a medical doctor working as a Head of Medical A airs at Kilo Health. Kasparas is responsible for clinical product development, research, and partnerships. Kilo Health develops digital lifestyle interventions that lead to a healthier life by preventing, managing, or treating various health conditions.
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