Letting go of the physical exam: embracing telehealth solutions to oncology.

Abstract

Despite the diminishing value of the physical exam in the management of many chronic diseases, it still represents a core component of clinical office visits[1]. In part, this reflects the reimbursement landscape that continues to support its use at every clinical encounter. However, as healthcare pivots towards a new focus on value-based care, it is imperative that we move beyond the confines of the in-person clinical encounter and embrace the tremendous potential for telehealth solutions to healthcare delivery.