NETRC is excited to announce that we will return to beautiful Burlington, VT for our second annual fall conference,
Integrating Telehealth in an
Evolving
Landscape
! We have expanded our agenda this year with a series of pre-conference workshops and a networking event on September 23, followed by a full-day conference on September 24. We are now seeking
conference sponsors
and
presentation proposals.
There is a lot happening this spring! We are also eagerly watching 47 telemedicine-related bills that have been introduced in our region, including at least one in every state (New England, New York, and New Jersey). This includes bills in Vermont and Rhode Island to adopt the Federation of State Medical Board's
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. In New York,
AB 2552 mandating reimbursement for private insurers and Medicaid to take effect on January 1, 2016, was signed by the Governor on March 13. This is the amendment requested by the Governor when he signed SB 7852 in the 2014 legislative session. For those in New Hampshire, there is a public hearing for
SB 112 on March 31 related to the Medicaid managed care program covering telemedicine services. Please visit the
National Telehealth Policy Resource Center to review all pending legislation.
As always, please contact us with any questions!
Sincerely,
The NETRC Team
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We would love your support!
The Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC) is pleased to invite you to sponsor and exhibit during our second annual conference,
"Integrating Telehealth in an Evolving Landscape"
on
September 23 and 24, 2015
in Burlington, Vermont. This fall, stakeholders from across the eight-state NETRC region (New England, New York and New Jersey), will gather to learn about telehealth best practice and innovation, network with colleagues and identify opportunities to advance their telehealth programs.
Please click here to learn more about the event and our five sponsor/exhibit levels, including a special rate for non-profits and government agencies!
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The 2015 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, April 12-16 in Chicago, brings together 38,000+ healthcare IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. Exceptional education, world-class speakers, cutting-edge health IT products and powerful networking are hallmarks of this industry-leading conference. More than 300 education programs feature keynotes, thought leader sessions, roundtable discussions and e-sessions, plus preconference symposia and workshops.
Please visit us at booth 8368 in the Mobile Health Knowledge Center.
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Do you plan to attend the
ATA Annual International Meeting & Trade Show
, May 2-5 in Los Angeles? With a focus on networking and interactive learning, the ATA 2015 program offers a unique, can't-miss opportunity to learn and engage with leaders in healthcare technology. With over 6,000 attendees, 13 educational tracks and the largest telemedicine trade show in the world, the ATA meeting connects the sheer numbers of like-minded telemedicine, telehealth, mHealth professionals from around the globe.
We also hope to see you during our regional networking event!
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American Telemedicine Association
Presenters: Jonathan Linkous, Chief Executive Officer and Gary Capistrant, Chief Policy Officer
Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT
Hijacking the Brain's Reward Pathways: A Neurologist Looks at Addiction
Note: Although this is not a webinar about telehealth, this is an excellent example of telehealth in action!
Vermont Care Partners and Bi-State Primary Care Association
Presenter: Deborah Black, MD, Behavioral Neurologist and The Health Center
Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT
"Show Me The Money" - Information on the Increasing Reimbursement and Payment Options Available for Telemedicine Services
American Telemedicine Association
Presenters: Aaron Fischbach, Policy Coordinator at the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Natasa Sokolovich, Executive Director - Telemedicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and Alexis Slagle Gilroy, JD, Partner at Jones Day
Thursday, April 2, 2015, 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT
Fee: ATA Member $45/Regular $75
Telemedicine for Rural and Critical Access Hospitals
National Rural Health Association and AMD Global Telemedicine
Presenters: Harry Brockus, CEO at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Jason Peoples, Regional eHealth Coordinator at Carle Foundation Hospital, and Bryan Arkwright, Senior Consultant at Subsidium Healthcare
Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 1:00 - 1:45 PM EDT
Telehealth Tuesdays
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
Check back on the second Tuesday each month for a new media resource
Tuesday, April 8, 2015
Skype, HIPAA & HITECH: 7 Easy Steps to Making Sense of It All
Telemental Health Institute
Presenter: Marlene M. Maheu, PhD, Founder
Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT
Fee: $35
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RECENT TELEHEALTH NEWS
Content compile by Michael Edwards, NETRC Consultant
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Telehealth Policy News
Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a bill to join the Federation of State Medical Boards' interstate compact for physician licensure, making Utah the third state to join the compact with South Dakota and Wyoming.
The compact needs four more states to sign on before taking effect.
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HealthBeat, March 12, 2015
Several make health IT organizations, including the American Telemedicine Assocation, have praised the recent formulation by CMS of its new "Next Generation Accountable Care Organization Model." CMS expects 15 to 20 ACOs will participate in the new program, which includes provisions to allow coverage for telehealth services without regard to the rural location of the patient, in contrast to current Medicare policy on fee-for-service treatments.
Telemedicine is a game-changer for patients, the system
Forbes, March 12, 2015
Surgeon and former U. S. Senate Majority Leader Bill First argues that state policies for telehealth practice and reimbursement are a major barrier to reaping cost effective benefits from broader usage. He makes four recommendations for states in crafting policies and laws governing telehealth, all relating to its treatment as a tool for medical practices and not a practice in itself.
Survey finds providers willing to manage chronic care via telehealth
mHealthNews, February 26, 2015
A recent survey indicates healthcare providers are eager to take advantage of new Medicare reimbursements codes for chronic care management open to use of telehealth for care extending to patients' homes. Patients must have two or more chronic conditions, and the care delivery program must include a certified EHR, patient consent, the delivery of five core care management services, and at least 20 minutes of follow-up care management services outside the office each month.
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) announced
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, February 23, 2015
The Board of Directors of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards recently developed the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which is designed to facilitate the practice of psychology across state or jurisdictional boundaries by telehealth or face-to-face services.
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News on the Practice of Telemedicine
mHealth News, March 12, 2015
New York's Mount Sinai Health System has announced expansion of pilot efforts in four areas, including telenurology for epilepsy care, telestroke, tele-primary care with patients at home, and an ED home monitoring program. In Massachusetts, American Well is launching its new WellConnection video care program for primary care services in a partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
Telehealth promises to reshape health care
Hospitals and Health Networks, March 10, 2015
Current trends in hospital adoption of telehealth strategies are discussed in relationship to health care reform in the U.S. Telehealth solutions are seen as addressing systemic changes such as "the push toward pay for value, the growth of accountable care and risk contracts, reimbursement pressure, Medicare readmission penalties, increased consumer price sensitivity, and a growing demand for care paired with a limited physician supply".
Telehealth program links school-based behavioral health providers with specialists
Hartford Courant, March 9, 2015
Community Health Center, Inc. in Connecticut has launched a telehealth program focused on pediatric and adolescent behavioral health. The program extends their implementation of the Project ECHO model to a system for teamwork between primary care and specialist providers to school-based health centers.
Behavioral health remote monitoring cuts hospital admissions
Fierce Health IT, March 6, 2015
According to a recent study, patient engagement through a remote behavioral health intervention following a cardiovascular event has the ability to reduce hospital admissions and length of hospital stays. An 8-week intervention of cognitive behavioral therapy was delivered by telephone or video calls with a behavioral health specialist, which significantly reduced the severity of depression and anxiety and likely contributed to better treatment adherence.
VA looks to invest heavily in mHealth, Telehealth
mHealth News, March 2, 2015
Telehealth and mHealth initiatives are playing a significant role in the proposed 2016 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs, with officials laying out more than $1 billion for specific telehealth programs and devoting more than half of the proposed IT budget for so-called "customized" programs.
Remote patient monitoring lets doctors spot trouble early
Wall Street Journal, February 16, 2015
The challenges and successes of remote patient monitoring are profiles for home health and hospital systems in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Missouri. For patients with congestive heart failure or combinations of chronic diseases strategies for combining automated monitoring with patient education and support have led to improved outcomes such a reduced hospital readmissions.
Technology widens care options for rural hospitals
Rural Health Monitor, February 12, 2014
Innovative applications of telemedicine are being adopted by Critical Access Hospitals in rural Washington State to address the shortage of specialists and reduce the need for patient transfers to large regional hospitals. Three hospitals implement a telehospitalist solution to help manage the care of stroke and other complex conditions and/or patients in critical care, including telemedicine robots allowing specialists to carry out rounds from a distance.
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Telemedicine Technology News
mHealth News, February 25, 2015
A pioneer in telehealth platforms that link the person at home with a doctor is taking on the hospital setting, with a tablet designed to link clinicians at a moment's notice. American Well's new "Telemed Tablet" allows ready video connection of a clinician in the hospital in real-time with other clinicians, such as specialists, nurses and other members of the care team, whether they're in the hospital, another building or even at home.
Ambulance services provider turns to Google Glass to speed treatment
Fierce Mobile Healthcare, February 22, 2015
A Chicago ambulance and telemedicine service provider is dispensing Google Glass to paramedics to provide real-time two-way communications with physicians at hospitals while treating patients in the field and during transport to hospital treatment centers.
mHealth masters: Forget devices, focus on data
mHealth News, February 20, 2015
The executive director of Continua and vice president of the Personal Connected Health Alliance discusses technology trends in an extended interview. Mobile appointment scheduling and reminders and mobile EHR access for patients and providers are on the way; however, much more effort will be needed to be paid to make any data from mobile sensor tracking useful to medical care.
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Health Information Technology News
Fierce Health IT, March 3, 2015
A recent article reviews studies on outcomes of health information exchange services in sharing health data. Overall, 54 of 94 analyses found beneficial effects of health information exchange; however, among the six studies with sound design, only two found beneficial results.
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Recent Telehealth Resources
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Amadi-Obi A, Gilligan P, Owens N, O'Donnell C. Telemedicine in pre-hospital care: a review of telemedicine applications in the pre-hospital environment.
Int. J. Emerg. Med
. 7:29, 2014
Integrating telehealth into the graduate nursing curriculum
Erickson CE, Fauchald S, Ideker M. Integrating telehealth into the graduate nursing curriculum.
J. Nurs. Practitioners 11(1)
:e1-e5, 2015
Literature review of telemedicine system for emergency health tribulations Gamasu R. Literature review of telemedicine system for emergency health tribulations. Int. J. Electronics Electr. Eng. 3(2): 2015 Impact of mhealth chronic disease management on treatment adherence and patient outcomes: a systematic review Hamine S, Gerth-Guyette E, Faulx D, Green BB, Ginsburg AS. Impact of mhealth chronic disease management on treatment adherence and patient outcomes: a systematic review. J. Med. Internet Res. 17(2):e52, 2015
Implementing home blood glucose and blood pressure telemonitoring in primary care practices for patients with diabetes: lessons learned
Koopman RJ, Wakefield BJ, Johanning JL, et al. Implementing home blood glucose and blood pressure telemonitoring in primary care practices for patients with diabetes: lessons learned. Telemed. eHealth 20(3):253-260, 2014 Comparative effectiveness of different forms of telemedicine for individuals with heart failure (HF): A systematic review and network meta-analysis Kotb A, Cameron C, Hsieh S, Wells G. Comparative effectiveness of different forms of telemedicine for individuals with heart failure (HF): A systematic review and network meta-analysis. PLoS One 10(2):e0118681, 2015 Connected health: a review of technologies and strategies to improve patient care with telemedicine and telehealth Kvedar J, Coye MJ, Everett W. Connected health: a review of technologies and strategies to improve patient care with telemedicine and telehealth. Health Affairs 33(2):194-199, 2014 Implementation of video telehealth to improve access to evidence-based psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder Lindsay JA, Kauth MR, Hudson S, et al. Implementation of video telehealth to improve access to evidence-based psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder. Telemed. eHealth [e-pub before print], Feb. , 2015 A meta-analysis of remote patient monitoring for chronic heart failure patients Nakamura N, Koga T, Iseki H. A meta-analysis of remote patient monitoring for chronic heart failure patients. J. Telemed. Telecare 20: 11-17, 2014 The role of mobile technologies in health care processes: the case of cancer supportive care Nasi G, Cucciniello M, Guerrazzi C. The role of mobile technologies in health care processes: the case of cancer supportive care. J. Med. Internet Res. 17(2):e26, 2015 Telepsychiatry Standards Guidance New York State Office of Mental Health. Telepsychiatry Standards Guidance. New York State, Feb. 2015 Video-confidence: a qualitative exploration of videoconferencing for psychiatric emergencies Trondsen MV, Bolle SR, Stensland GØ, Tjora A. Video-confidence: a qualitative exploration of videoconferencing for psychiatric emergencies. BMC Health Serv. Res. 14:544, 2014 Nursing home telepsychiatry Volicer L. Nursing home telepsychiatry. J. Amer. Med. Dir. Assoc. 16(1):7-8, 2015
Wilson JAB, Schild S. Provision of mental health care services to Deaf individuals using telehealth. Prof. Psych. Res. Pract. 45(5): 324-331, 2014
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