Telemedicine

Problem

What are the potential benefits for primary care providersin online patient portals?

Hypothesis

The benefits ofan online patient portal can provide a smooth interaction between the provider

andpatients. The use ofonline medicalrecords, daily health trackers, treatment records, secured

messaging andmedication reordering. Online interactive portals can also improve overall

customerserviceandincrease profits for any primary care provider.

Statement of Purpose

This research paper aims at addressing health care as an essential basic requirement to

humankind survivalandthe role of technology in improving the quality ofcare being provided

today. The paper will also review various research publications that address telemedicine as a

new age invention in the improvement of healthcare provision, reduction of cost, and educating

ordinary citizens concerning theirhealth status.

Abstract

Primary health care requires an improved health care system and interaction between

patient and intervening agencies. Technology has provided a platform and portal through which

care can and is being provided to the general public easily, quickly, and efficiently. Healthcare

history depicts the need for bridging the gap between health care providers and health care

receivers. Such a need has been necessitated by the high rates of mortality and morbidity

throughout the history of humankind as a result of preventable and treatable ailments. The

research was done indicates that enormous role technology has played in bridging this gap and in

improving the overall health status of the general population. Telemedicine, a fusion of medicine