Using Technology to Enhance Patient-Physician Interactions.

The computer is an integral part of a clinical office examination room. How a physician simultaneously uses the computer and interacts with patients will either enhance or deter patient engagement in areas of health maintenance and rehabilitation. With the growing emphasis on patient-centered care and management of chronic health conditions, patient engagement plays an ever-increasing role in U.

The "Magic Triangle" Foundation to Effective Use of Information Technology in the Exam Room.

The computer has become an integral part of the exam room and plays an important role in provider-patient interaction. The special arrangement of the provider-patient and computer as well as the provider's computer skills and hardware knowledge play a pivotal role in patient satisfaction, engagement and productivity. Patient satisfaction and engagement play an ever increasing role as medicine migrates to value-based reimbursement.

Telemedicine and beyond.

There is a resurgence of interest in telemedicine fueled by technology advancements and impending changes in reimbursement. Understanding various types of telemedicine helps separate hype from fact. This paper discusses the various forms of telemedicine; reviews telemedicine policy and regulatory status with emphasis in our [Missouri and Kansas] region; lists legislative, interstate licensing and reimbursement initiatives; and discusses future telemedicine trends with special attention to mobile devices.