Dermatologist Perceptions of Teledermatology Implementation

& Future Use Post COVID-19 Linda Camaj Deda

University of Michigan Medical School, Ann ArborDepartment of Dermatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

AAD Taskforce Collaborators

Rebecca Goldberg, BSTrilokraj Tejasvi, MBBS, MD

Jules B. Lipoff, MDJonathan Kennedy, BS

Siobhan Arey, MPH, MS, PA-CZachary Hopkins, MD

Ramsay Farah, MDAaron M. Secrest, MD, PhD

George Han, MDJason G. Mathis, MD

Rosie Balk, MAMartha Wojtowycz, PhD

Changes in Teledermatology in Setting of COVID-19 Pandemic

Regulatory Changes from the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Parity in reimbursement between in-person and video visits

Removing eligibility and geographic restrictions

Methods

TopicsModes Used Situational Appropriateness Reimbursement Perceived NeedBarriers Anticipated Future Use

In May-June 2020, AAD Task Force Subgroup surveyed AAD members regarding effects of COVID-19 on teledermatology

12,070 practicing US dermatologist members of AAD

5,000 randomly selected

4,356 received the survey

591 completed surveys (13.6% response rate)

➥ 644 non-functioning email addresses

Results

14% 97%Prior COVID-19 During COVID-19

Anticipated personal continued use

70%

Teledermatology Utilization

Anticipated Future of Teledermatology

58%Believed teledermatology

will continue post-pandemic

ResultsAppropriate Utilization

LO, live office visitLV, live video visitSDP, stored digital photography

96%

3%

ResultsBarriers

Technology Issues (39%)

Low Reimbursement (70%)

Malpractice/Liability Concerns (27%)

Government Regulations (23%)

Conclusions➥ Teledermatology is likely here to stay.

➥ There are concerns highlighting the need for supportive reimbursement, regulations, and technological innovation (improved connectivity and functionality of video visit platforms).

➥ Refinement of workflow by patient and visit-type selection will likely improve how teledermatology is perceived by dermatologists.

We hope that this data can inform policy changes to address barriers to use.

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