Just some feedback on televisits. We have been doing them for two days. I have to say three things:
1. They are saving the practice. Without them, we would be seeing five to eight patients a day. Now, we are averaging around 15. 2. We checked with MaineCare (Maine's version of Medicaid). They paid every claim from yesterday (1st day) at $69.22. We are working hard to see at least five patients a day to show a contrast. I don't want MaineCare or other insurance companies to think we only see telemed. 3. It is balanced somewhat by the fear of Coronavirus or what would happen if my staff or I contracted it with the fact that this is the first time I have enjoyed being a doctor in years. It just feels like concierge medicine. I am not running around crazy all day. I have time to relax. I have time to read and WE ARE NOT DOING 15 REFERRALS A WEEK.
Not sure what the private insurers will be paying. Of course, they don't look at the notes, so I don't know how they would know. But, we do make it clear the patient was not present and it was a telehealth visit.
