Elizabeth Berg - Telemedicine in Pediatric GI (Special JPGN Episode)

In another special JPGN episode, hosts Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Elizabeth Berg about a topic that has become a huge part of medical practice over the past few years – telemedicine. This is covered in the recent NASPGHAN position paper: North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Position Statement for Telehealth.

This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!

Links for this episode:

1. NASPGHAN Telehealth Position Paper
2. Center for Connected Health Policy

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the operational considerations for telemedicine including components of virtual visits and patient selection. 
2. Review logistical factors impacting telehealth including licensure, liability and reimbursement.
3. Understand the positive impacts and potential limitations and inequities of telemedicine.

Produced by: Jason Silverman