The Liver Meeting 2019-Telehealth for High-Value Liver Care

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Dr. Grace Su discussed the use of telehealth in liver care, highlighting advancements since 1984 and the value it brings to both patients and healthcare systems. She shared a personal story illustrating how teleconsultation can provide quick and efficient care. Telehealth encompasses various services such as teleconsultations, televisits, and the ECHO program, promoting communication between specialists and primary care providers. Studies show the effectiveness of telemedicine in hepatitis C treatment, improving access and patient satisfaction. The ECHO model, involving case-based learning and videoconferencing, has shown success in training primary care providers to manage liver diseases. Overall, telehealth offers a solution to the increasing burden of liver disease by enhancing communication, access to care, and patient outcomes.

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Presenter: Grace L. Su

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telehealth

liver care

advancements

teleconsultation

ECHO program