{"id":7994,"date":"2025-07-20T12:51:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jordan-cardiac.org\/?p=7994"},"modified":"2025-07-20T12:51:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:51:30","slug":"scientific-summary-oecd-report-on-the-future-of-telemedicine-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jordan-cardiac.org\/en\/scientific-summary-oecd-report-on-the-future-of-telemedicine-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientific Summary: OECD Report on the Future of Telemedicine (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scientific Summary: OECD Report on the Future of Telemedicine (2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

1. What Is Telemedicine?<\/span>
\nTelemedicine means providing healthcare services remotely, using phone calls, video chats, or mobile apps instead of in-person visits.<\/span>
\nDoctors can give advice, monitor patients, send prescriptions, or follow up from a distance.<\/span>
\nIt helps people avoid long travel, get care faster, and stay safe during emergencies.<\/span>
\n2. Who Published the Report?<\/span>
\nThe report was published in 2025 by the OECD<\/span>
\n(an international group of 38 countries with the world\u2019s strongest and most advanced economies, focused on policy and economic development).<\/span>
\nThe report is titled: \u201cBeyond the Pandemic: Leading Practices for the Future of Telemedicine.\u201d<\/span>
\n3. What the Report Says<\/span>
\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine use increased sharply. After the crisis, many countries kept using it, but some have no long-term plan\u2014meaning they used telemedicine as a temporary solution and have not built it into their normal healthcare system.<\/span>
\n4. Benefits of Telemedicine<\/span>
\n\u2022 Makes care available in rural or remote areas<\/span>
\n\u2022 Helps during pandemics, disasters, or for patients who cannot travel<\/span>
\n\u2022 Reduces waiting time and avoids crowded clinics<\/span>
\n5. Current Challenges<\/span>
\nEven though telemedicine is useful, many countries still face problems:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Poor internet access in some regions<\/span>
\n\u2022 Doctors and nurses need more digital training<\/span>
\n\u2022 Health systems don\u2019t always connect well (interoperability issues)<\/span>
\n\u2022 No stable payment models in some countries<\/span>
\n\u2192 In some places, doctors don\u2019t know if they\u2019ll get paid for virtual visits, because there are no clear or lasting payment rules.<\/span>
\n\u2192 This makes it hard for hospitals to invest in telemedicine services.<\/span>
\n6. OECD\u2019s Eight Best Practices to Improve Telemedicine<\/span>
\nThe report recommends eight actions countries should take:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Collect and study data regularly to know how telemedicine is used and whether it helps patients.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Use clear billing codes so that every virtual visit is recorded correctly and providers get paid fairly.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Set long-term funding rather than paying only during emergencies. This gives hospitals confidence to keep offering telemedicine.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Involve patients and doctors in decision-making. Their feedback helps improve the system and makes it more user-friendly.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Use safe and easy digital platforms so patients and providers feel comfortable.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Make telemedicine part of regular care, not just an extra service.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Focus on inclusion, making sure elderly, low-income, and rural patients can access care.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Track results often to improve service quality and safety over time.<\/span>
\n7. What Governments Should Do<\/span>
\n\u2022 Build national digital health plans<\/span>
\n\u2022 Invest in broadband and staff training<\/span>
\n\u2022 Make telemedicine services permanent and well-regulated<\/span>
\n\u2022 Ensure fair access for everyone<\/span>
\n8. Final Message<\/span>
\nTelemedicine is more than a tool for emergencies. With proper planning, funding, and integration, it can become a core part of modern, inclusive, and efficient healthcare.<\/span>
\nSource:<\/span>
\nOECD \u2013 Beyond the Pandemic: Leading Practices for the Future of Telemedicine<\/span><\/p>\n

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