February 2017 - In This Issue:
In the News
FCC Reversal on Broadband Subsidies Dampens Telehealth's Potential
-Healthcare Dive

"There are currently 23 million Americans without high-speed internet, according to the FCC. More than 12 million households without access to internet would qualify for subsidies under the proposal, according to data collected by the Universal Service Administrative Company, which administers the Lifeline program."
State Health Plan Now Includes Telehealth Options
-Palmetto Business Daily

"State Health Plan primary members now have access to a new telehealth option, Blue CareOnDemandSM."
How One School District Aces the Telehealth Test
-mHealth Intelligence

"For proof that Tennessee's Sevier County School System is making the most out of its eight-year-old telehealth program, Don Best looks at student report cards.

Best, coordinator of school health for one of Tennessee's largest and most diverse districts, sees  fewer student absences and better grades in the district's 29 schools. And he notes better morale among the 14,600 students and hundreds of staff."

Click here for full article.
What MACRA Means for Telehealth
-David Craig, MD

Part One: Exploring MACRA and What It Means for Telehealth

Part Two: What MACRA Means for Telehealth
Senate Unanimously Passes Telemedicine Legislation
-mHealth Intelligence

"A telemedicine program born at the University of New Mexico is set to become a national model for pushing healthcare into remote and underserved regions."

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Professor Leaves FMU to Become Psychiatric Nurse
-The Patriot

"Douglas said she hopes to train nurses in caring for patients through Telehealth, a program where patients can be seen by specialists through a video chat that allows individuals without access to healthcare to receive necessary care."
Click here to read the entire article. 
Palmetto Care Connections Update
Annual Telehealth Summit


Registration
Online Registration is now open at a rate of $185. Register now!

Program Agenda
The program agenda will be available soon. Be sure to check www.palmettocareconnections.org  for information about the Summit. 

Lodging
A hotel block has been reserved at the Hilton Columbia Center at a rate of $165/night. Book your room now.

Mobile App
Download our event mobile app to view the agenda, connect with attendees, participate on discussion boards, and more!

Telehealth Certifications Available

Palmetto Care Connections has partnered with STAR Telehealth to offer online Telehealth Certifications.  Once you have completed the course, you will receive your invitation to complete the lab portion of your certification. 

Visit www.palmettocareconnections.org to learn more or click here to learn how to get started. 
Partner Updates
South Carolina Telehealth Alliance Update
The 2017 SCTA Strategic Plan has been released. Click here to view the plan.

The South Carolina Telehealth Alliance is pleased to announce its very first TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: MARCH 20-24, 2017. More details coming soon!

Looking for funding opportunities. View the SCTA 2017 Telehealth Implementation and Evaluation Grant Application. For more info about the grant, contact Kevin Wiley at [email protected]. 
Upcoming Events
'My Telehealth' on the Radio
Listen LIVE every:
Monday 1:33pm
Wednesday 7:45am
Friday 5:44pm

Visit  http://southcarolinapublicradio.org/programs/my-telehealth for more info.


FREE WEBINAR
Visit our website for more info or register now. 

Georgia Partnership for Telehealth Conference
American Telemedicine Association Conference
Funding Opportunities
Proposal Deadline: February 13, 2017
Do You Need Assistance?
Check out Polycom's Grant Assistance Program or contact CISCO's Grant Strategy Team for more information about grant preparation and submission guidelines.  
A special thank you to our partners for working with us to improve the health of South Carolina through telemedicine. 


    
 
 

Any new announcements, updates, expansions, or changes? Email Davia Smith at [email protected] . We will highlight your organization in our Partner Updates. 

Thanks!