title: Landscape of business models in teledermatology.
abstract: Effective business models for teledermatology must be implemented to make the practice a feasible option for dermatologists to deliver care. This study sought to detect and report types of teledermatology business models in practice. We interviewed 19 private and academic dermatologists who have been reimbursed for teledermatology services. Most respondents described teledermatology business models fitting 4 categories-standard fee-for-service reimbursement from insurance, capitated service contracts, per-case service contracts, and direct to consumer-which are described in this article. We also anticipate new teledermatology business models will be needed as technology and insurance reimbursements evolve.
authors.affiliation: Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: Alex R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Rosen
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: Ryan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Littman-Quinn
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: Carrie L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Kovarik
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: Jules B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Lipoff
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000458:organization & administration; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States