To engage in credentialing by proxy for telemedicine practitioners, originating-site hospitals/critical access hospitals must explicitly recognize the option in their medical staff governing documents (e.g., bylaws and/or policy). This resource provides sample language to get you started.  

According to a 2016 report from the Association of American Medical Colleges, the United States could experience a shortage of 61,700–94,700 physicians by 2025. As the physician pool dwindles, and technology rapidly advances, more and more medical staffs will turn to telemedicine solutions to...

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