Telemedicine in Asthma Management: What Clinicians Need to Know

Target Audience
The intended audience for this educational initiative is primary care clinicians, allergists, immunologists, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of patients with asthma.

Program Overview
Telemedicine is becoming an increasingly common component of healthcare, driven by patient demand and vast improvements in technology. While the integration of telemedicine into daily practice in asthma management has been studied and implemented to a limited extent in over the last decade, many allergist and immunologists have had the need for telemedicine thrust upon them very suddenly. Thus, they lack familiarity with the benefits of telemedicine and are likely uncertain on how best to manage patient care in this virtual setting. Hence, these clinicians will require education on best practices for incorporating telemedicine in the asthma and allergist clinic, including different strategies for virtual healthcare visits and remote patient monitoring, how to manage treatment in the telemedicine setting, and how to navigate the complex and continuously evolving legal and regulatory landscape pertaining to telehealthcare. This program will provide clinicians with the most up-to-date information on telemedicine in asthma care to promote easier transitions to this new and necessary form of care for their patients.

Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
Telemedicine in the Allergy/Immunology Practice
Guidance for Implementing Telemedicine for Patients with Asthma
Asthma Telemedicine: Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Issues
Q&A Session

Learning Objectives
The proposed initiative is designed to address ACGME and NAM competencies, including delivering patient-centered care and practicing evidence-based medicine. At the conclusion of this education, participants should be able to:

This program is designed to address ACPE competencies, including foundational knowledge, and approach to practice and care.

Describe the benefits and challenges of telemedicine in the asthma/allergy clinic
Adopt recommended practices for appropriate integration of telemedicine into asthma patient care
Assess the legal and regulatory guidelines and requirements for asthma care via telemedicine