5 barriers to pediatric telemedicine programs

The use of pediatric telemedicine is underutilized even though it has the potential to improve care quality and access to care in underserved areas, according to a study in Telemedicine and e-Health.

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The study surveyed current, planned and closed telemedicine programs, and respondents indicated the following five barriers to pediatric emergency telemedicine programs.

1. Difficulties in cross-hospital credentialing

2. Integration into established workflows

3. Usability of technology

4. Lack of physician buy-in

5. Misaligned incentives between patients and providers

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