So you want to build your own virtual telehealth practice?
Initially, the answer seems rather simple — just find a HIPPA-compliant video chat platform and integrate with an electronic health record (EHR) and then start seeing patients.
Well, once one digs a little deeper, it becomes quite apparent that creating an independent telemedicine practice is a much more complicated endeavor.
Here is a list of things to consider when starting your own virtual medical practice:
Lost your job? Don’t have a doctor?
The coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy, including a soaring unemployment rate. Whether you have been furloughed or terminated from your work, it is very likely you may have lost your healthcare benefits.