| One form of telemedicine is Teleradiology, the electronic transmission of radiological images from one location to another for interpretation by a specialist. This service has been utilized for over 20 years and has mainly been practiced for emergency room after-hours coverage. However, applications and uses for Teleradiology are greatly increasing, both in and out of the hospital setting. As demand for these services increases, more physicians may choose to participate in this field of medicine. If you consider providing these services, please be aware of the medical professional liability coverage issues that arise with telemedicine. Telemedicine is typically viewed as an "unusual coverage." This risk may not be covered by your current carrier. However, Professional Risk has worked with several physician groups to find coverage for Teleradiology services. If you are looking for this type of "unusual coverage" or have questions about other forms of telemedicine coverage, please contact us at marketingdivision@profrisk.com |
