Second Opinion Programs: What About Physician Burnout?
Dr. William Osler said that “the practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling,
not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head."
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How Much Does Purview Software Cost?
Purview is priced to meet the needs of nearly any size practice. We understand that providers generally get paid on a per visit, per procedure, or per diagnosis basis. Purview's goal is to price our solutions in a way that aligns with your business.
Purview has two major solution sets, one aimed at practices predominantly focused on medical images (or DICOM) and the other aimed at practices that utilize a more complete set of medical records, including radiology, pathology, EHR extracts, or test result.
Remote Second Opinions: A Cure for the C-suite Blues
You can hear the same sound coming from hospital C-Suites across the country. The drum of rain, the boom of thunder, and the splash of galoshes as the CFO searches for ways to ride out the COVID storm.
The pandemic has been — and continues to be — an unprecedented financial strain on the U.S. healthcare system. Though the passage of the CARES Act in 2020 lessened the burden1, hospital CFOs now face rising inflation, a national labor shortage, and yet another wave of COVID infections.
Why Not Every Hospital Should Consider a Virtual Second Opinion Program
Medical second opinions are fast becoming a standard patient request as a part of a critical diagnosis. Medicare encourages patients to receive a second opinion before a life-changing treatment or invasive surgery. Malpractice insurance carriers encourage second opinions to lower their risk. The Cleveland Clinic reported that the market for second opinions is expected to more than double from 2019, reaching seven billion dollars by 2024.
Practicing Medicine Beyond Your Own State's Border
In the US, regulation of the practice medicine is a state prerogative. Based upon one of the earliest precepts of the establishment of the federal government in the United States, states retain the power to regulate much of what occurs solely within their borders. Physicians are licensed in the state in which they practice and must adhere to that state's mandates. So, can a physician legally serve a patient in need of their specialty if they reside outside of their jurisdiction?
