Infectious Disease Interprofessional Consults
What is Interprofessional Consults?
When a patient requires advanced care, hospitals may not have access to on-site specialists. Interprofessional Consultations virtually connects providers with the expertise they need for treatment and second opinions.
From assessments to management services, Interprofessional Consultation provides assistance through telephone and internet, analyzing electronic medical records through a secured network. It provides medical staff the opportunity to diagnosis and manage patients’ health without the need for face-to-face contact.
Benefits of Interprofessional Consults
Benefit 1:
Ensures Compliance
MDstewardship participates on your antibiotic stewardship committee, serving as a point of contact to ensure CMS CoP compliance.
Benefit 2:
Increase Provider Revenue
New CPT Code allows the treating provider to be paid for initiating a virtual consultation.
Benefit 3:
Patients Stay Local
Communication technology assists consulting physicians in assessing electronic health records without the need for costly specialist appointments.
