1. Resources for Telehealth Program Development presented by: Christine Martin, MT, MBA, PMP Executive Director California Telemedicine & eHealth Center March 18, 2011
3. … That Future Is Now! Telemedicine will fundamentally change the way we provide and receive health care
4. The Need for Telehealth Services Clinician shortages Distribution of providers Rural/Urban underserved Aging population Travel time, cost & hardship Language barriers Clinical education Disaster response
5. Telehealth Is Important In Rural Healthcare 97% of Land Mass Is Rural 21% of Population Is Rural
6. Federal Vision for Telehealth No matter who you are or where you are you can get the health care you need when you need it
7. And That Means…. The right care at the right time in the right location by the right provider
8. Telehealth Supports Healthcare Goals Increase access and availability Assist with professional shortage Cost effective Improve efficiency Enhance quality of patient care Support local facilities and communities Improve outcomes
15. What Is Telehealth? Telehealth Health Professions Education Regional Health Information Sharing Telemedicine Consumer Education Evaluation Research Public Health Administration Homeland Security
30. Other Applications Telepharmacy Dental Wound Care Home monitoring Remote ICU Monitoring Family Connections Case Management School Care Education staff, provider, family, community
31. Other Applications Dialysis Support groups Speech therapy Pre-commitment assessments Interpreter services Dietary counseling Supervision Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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33. Mental Health Centers
34. Intensive Care Units
35. Correctional Facilities
36. Emergency Departments
37. Emergency Transport Units
38. Surgery Suites
39. Schools
40. Skilled Nursing Facilities
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42. New Applications Exploding Mobile phone applications Text based education for pregnant women Motivational messaging for diabetic patients Sensors that monitor vital signs Home monitoring
47. Development Can Be Challenging Reimbursement / payment strategies Organizational strategic integration Program development Funding for development Operational models Sustainable business models Program costs Credentialing, privileging & accreditation
51. What are the TRCs? Network of expertise and experience HRSA Office of Rural Health Policy Extensive telehealth program implementation experience Program established in 2006 Eight regional centers around the nation & one national for Legal and Regulatory Center
53. Some TRC Services On-line resources and information Training Webinars and workshops Presentations Staff training Peer to peer connections Consultation services Videos Research
54. Guidance, Expertise & Support Strategic planning Current advancements & trends Program development Policy development Operations Evaluation Legal and regulatory Equipment selection Provider development Best Practices Sustainability & business models Telehealth Resource Centers
55. Questions Discussion Please feel free to contact me: Christine Martin Executive Director California Telemedicine & eHealth Center cmartin@calhealth.org 916.552.7679