Category: Webinar Series, All Specialties, Technology Category: Webinar Series, All Specialties, Technology (show less)

Description:
The expansion of telemedicine during and after the COVID-19 pandemic has permanently transformed healthcare delivery. While many physicians have adopted virtual visits, studies continue to show gaps in effective communication, diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency, and patient engagement in the telehealth environment. In addition, evolving regulatory, reimbursement, and privacy requirements create challenges for busy clinicians seeking to integrate telemedicine into everyday practice without compromising quality of care.

Surveys from the American Medical Association and Agency indicate that although over 70% of physicians now offer telehealth services, more than half report uncertainty about best practices for virtual physical exams, documentation, and follow-up coordination. Furthermore, many clinicians struggle with time management, technology selection, and ensuring equity of access for patients with limited digital literacy or resources.

CME Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Describe current best practices and regulatory standards for delivering safe and compliant telemedicine services.
2. Apply effective communication and clinical assessment techniques to optimize virtual patient encounters.
3. Implement strategies to improve workflow efficiency and reduce administrative burden in telehealth practice.
4. Evaluate methods to ensure equitable access and patient engagement in virtual care settings.
5. Integrate technology solutions and documentation practices that support continuity of care and reimbursement requirements.

Credits:
The Medical Foundation of Alabama designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama through the joint providership of the Medical Foundation of Alabama and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. The Medical Foundation of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Disclosure:
The planners and staff who control content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.  
 
Eric Wallace, MD disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: Uniqure, Sanofi, Idorsia, Amicus Therapeutics, Chiesi, Enyo, Bayer (grant/research support), and Chiesi, Incyte Biologics, Sangamo, Natera (Consultant)
 
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
 
No other faculty had a relevant financial relationship to disclose.

Estimated Completion Time:
60 Minutes

Instructions for Earning Credit:  Learner must participate in the enduring material and complete the online course evaluation.

Recorded: April 1, 2026

Released:  April 3, 2026
Expires:  December 31, 2028

Course Fee: Free to Members