November 2016 - In This Issue:
In the News
Telehealth Brings Comfort and "Peace of Mind" to Family in Johnsonville, SC
-M. Ziehe

Humana Adds Telemedicine Technology Benefit in Medicare Advantage Plans Available in Georgia and South Carolina
-Business Wire

"To better meet members' needs and expand access to care, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, is teaming up with MDLIVE, a leading telemedicine services and software provider, to provide Humana Medicare beneficiaries virtual access to doctors in select counties in Georgia and South Carolina."
Telemedicine Quality and Outcomes in Stroke: A Scientific Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
-American Heart Association

UPDATED: CMS Releases MACRA Final Rule, Makes 2017 'Transition Year,' Adds 90-day Reporting Option
-Healthcare Finance
Palmetto Care Connections Update
2016 Rural Health Program of Excellence 
Palmetto Care Connections received the
2016 Rural Healthcare Program of the Year award at the
SC 20th Annual Rural Health Conference. 

Annual Telehealth Summit
March 28-30, 2017
Registration
Registration will open in February 2017.
Sponsors
 
Happy Retirement, Jim!
PCC November Birthdays!

Telehealth Certifications Available


Partner Updates
Celebrate National Rural Health Day


Join SCORH on November 17th as we honor South Carolina's heart and soul - our rural citizens and communities!
Nearly 62 million Americans live in rural and frontier communities. Rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, but these communities also have unique healthcare needs, which is why the National Organization of State Offices of Rural sets aside the third Thursday of every November - November 17th, 2016 - to celebrate National Rural Health Day.

Below are some resources to help you learn about rural health care and how you can celebrate National Rural Health Day in your community.

Looking for ways to celebrate National Rural Health Day?
Here's how others across the country are planning to celebrate on or around November 17.

Resources, including logos, save-the-date cards, key messages, proclamation templates, letters to the editor and press releases that will help promote your efforts and encourage others to "Celebrate the Power of Rural" are available here.  


Upcoming Events
Diabetes Self-Management Education/Training via Telehealth




ATA 2017 April 22-25, 2017

Funding Opportunities

Deadline: May 8, 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!