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ACS Releases Statement, Primer on Telehealth in Surgical Practice

March 19, 2024

During its February meeting, the ACS Board of Regents approved a statement, prepared by the Board of Governors Telehealth & Informatics Workgroup, on the importance of telehealth in surgical practice and to establish standards for its optimal use to benefit patients.

The Statement on the Importance and Standards of Telehealth in Surgical Practice called telehealth a “transformative tool in healthcare” that—among other things—helps enhance access, allows multidisciplinary collaboration, offers cost-efficiencies, and empowers patient-centered care.

The statement also details best practices and optimal use.

Read the statement.

In addition, the ACS released a primer, Unlocking the Potential of Telehealth in Surgery, also developed by the Workgroup. The primer is a comprehensive guide to help ensure telehealth’s ethical and effective utilization.

Access the Primer