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. 1997:398–402.

Efficacy of tele-endoscopy in a rural capitated market.

P L Moses 1, J J McGowan 1, M A Ricci 1
PMCID: PMC2233434  PMID: 9357656

Abstract

PURPOSE: To attempt to quantify the potential for success of tele-endoscopy as a component of the VTMEDNET Plus telemedicine implementation, a multi-part prospective study was undertaken by faculty of the Vermont Initiative for Rural Health Informatics and Telemedicine. METHOD: The study was comprised of three separate parts, evaluation of image quality, cost analysis, and identification of referring providers needs and attitudes regarding tele-endoscopy. FINDINGS: The image quality was satisfactory to support remote diagnosis in most cases; there was significant cost savings in a managed care environment; referring providers were generally positive about the attributes of tele-endoscopy. CONCLUSION: Tele-endoscopy is a viable and cost-effective component within a telemedicine system.

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