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Two major telehealth orgs team up to expand virtual care training

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The American Telemedicine Association and the American Board of Telehealth announced Tuesday that they were partnering to expand access to training and education for virtual care. That is to weave telehealth into the everyday fabric of healthcare. Telepresence skills. Technology. Legal, regulatory and quality. Reimbursement.

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With the Silver Tsunami on its way, telehealth is ready for its moment

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Browse the education sessions scheduled for the American Telemedicine Association's annual conference and expo in New Orleans next month, and you'll notice that many of them are geared toward elderly patients, home-based care and aging in place. " None of that is a coincidence, of course. ATA was founded way back in 1993.

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How telemedicine can help close the maternal health gap

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Today, telehealth can be used to fill that gap – but providers still may face challenges in ensuring patients get the services they need. "The only way to improve access is to use telemedicine." This left pregnant patients in rural areas without the ability to access care, especially if travel was not an option.