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As a federally funded program of the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA), the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center provides a comprehensive set of telehealth clinical and technical assistance services leveraged into products of lasting value to rural providers. Many of the resources found on the website are related to reimbursement and the development of sustainable telehealth programs. The UMTRC region encompasses the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. We have created this podcast as an additional outreach tool for savvy individuals like yourself to assist you in learning more about access to healthcare, telehealth, and virtual visits.
Visit our website at umtrc.org.
Visit our website at umtrc.org.
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March 25th is Diabetes Alert Day! To learn more about diabetes, our host Danielle Renckly spoke with Mary de Groot, Ph.D., a Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine on this month’s episode of A Virtual View. Tune in for an in-depth discussion about Diabetes Distress and Burnout, the impact of stigma on those with diabetes, and how telehealth and virtual care are a vital tool to support those with diabetes in our communities.
Join us for a new episode of a virtual view! Danielle speaks with RN Sara Lewis, the Director of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Services at Major Health Partners, and NP Nicole Neisler to learn more about their work with remote patient monitoring and cardiovascular health. Tune in to learn more!
This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month join host Danielle Renckly along with two experts from the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement for a candid conversation about practical ways to prevent cancer and how telehealth can help. Hear from Calvin Roberson, Director of Operations, and Mary Robertson, Prevention and Screening Program Leader, about small changes that can have a big impact on overall health.
In this episode, Danielle is joined by Emily Brinegar and Jill Stowers from IU Health Positive Link to discuss the importance of World AIDS Day and how virtual care options can be used to overcome barriers and foster connections to better health.
Join Danielle for a conversation with two experts on tobacco cessation – Natalie Rivich, the Director of Health Systems Change and Cessation Services at the Indiana Department of Health's Division of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation and Andrea Radford, the Senior Program Manager for Tobacco Control at the American Cancer Society. In preparation for the Great American Smokeout, we discuss how to quit, why it matters and how digital health can make all the difference.Resources Mentioned: American Cancer Society - Great American SmokeoutQuitlines by State: Indiana – Quit Now Indiana (QNI) or 1-800-784-8669Illinois - Illinois Tobacco Quitline (ITQL) or 1-866-QUIT-YESMichigan - Michigan Tobacco Quitlink or 1-800-784-8669Ohio - Ohio Tobacco Quit Line or 1-800-784-8669Read the UMTRC's monthly blog for more information - The Great American Smokeout: How to Quit and How Digital Health Can Help
In this episode, Danielle sits down with Christina Hage, Plan President and CEO of Managed Health Services (MHS), to explore the vital role of health literacy in improving community health. Join us for a discussion of how digital health tools and telehealth are empowering patients to better understand and manage their own care — and how these innovations are helping to close health gaps in rural communities across the state.Learn more about telehealth and health literacy in our October UMTRC Blog, Making Telehealth Understandable for Every Patient: Health Literacy Strategies for Providers, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay updated on the latest in telehealth and digital health in your region and nationwide.
In this episode of a Virtual View, Danielle talks to some experts from the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers. Tune in for a discussion about what the consortium and individual TRCs do, their history, and what might be up next! Guests: Luke WortleyMicah KassahunAria Javidan
Danielle talks with Dr. Jeffrey Sadowsky, the CEO of Robotic Critical Care Services about TeleICU and the use of telehealth in hospitals. Tune in for a discussion about lessons learned during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the importance of telehealth as an access tool, and the ways we can keep patient care at the forefront of telehealth use.
Danielle is joined by Dr. Nichole Fifer, the director of the Center for Regional Development at Bowling Green University. Tune for a discussion about the importance of broadband access and strategic planning to the health and well-being of rural communities.
In this episode, Danielle is joined by Dr. Heather Jones from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Tune in for a discussion about the importance of physical examinations during telehealth appointments and why training developed by experienced professionals to extend providers' assessment capabilities is vital to the future of effective telehealth.For more information or to view the course described in the episode, visit the link today!
Danielle discusses the Crossroads Partnership for Telehealth with Bryce Wray-Nelson. Tune in for more information about this telestroke program and how telehealth is just one tool for promoting wellness in our rural communities.
Danielle talks with Alice Teall, an associate clinical professor at Ohio State University, about the importance of provider wellness. Tune in for a discussion about innovative methods using telehealth to promote wellness among both students and providers.
Danielle and Katie Mitchell, a doctoral candidate in the information and media program at Michigan State University, discuss research done on telehealth from a communications perspective. Tune in for a discussion about the challenges and opportunities that telehealth brings to interpersonal communication and exciting avenues for research that are just starting to be explored.
Danielle talks with Kasia Hamann, a senior data coordinator with the Indiana Rural Health Association, about her involvement in creating the Telemedicine in Libraries (TIL): Pre-Implementation Workbook. Tune in for a discussion about the purpose of the workbook, the importance of alternative telehealth access points, and what it means to be a telehealth expert. Interested in the workbook? Learn more and check it out today!
Danielle talks with Maggie Lajaunie and Blaire McElroy from Veta Health about their virtual care education series and how education for telehealth professionals is vitally important across the healthcare industry. Tune in for a discussion of telehealth on both sides of the pandemic, the utility of virtual nursing, and how training can be used to ensure patients receive the best possible care.
Join the UMTRC staff for a conversation about the current and future state of telehealth. We chat about our expectations for 2024, what the future of telehealth might look like, and our hopes for the UMTRC going forward.
Danielle talks with Dr. Chris Gallagher, the CEO of Access TeleCare, about acute care telemedicine. Tune in for a discussion about the most effective ways to utilize telemedicine within hospitals and clinics, including a deep dive into building sustainable telehealth and centering programs around patient care.
Danielle is joined by Bernard Benassa, a Senior Director of virtual care solutions at CareSimple, for a discussion about the latest updates in remote patient monitoring (RPM). Tune in for a discussion about building sustainable virtual care programs, building on lessons learned during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and what the future might hold for RPM.
Danielle and Amnah talk about the IRHA's new InROC MAT program - a program designed to connect rural communities with medication assisted treatment (MAT) for those with substance use disorder (SUD). Tune in for a discussion of working with the importance of working with community partners, changing how we think about substance use disorder, and the role telehealth can play in SUD treatment.
Danielle talks with Albert Ferreira, a telehealth director and advocate, about the importance of telehealth in the current healthcare landscape and how to work with healthcare professionals to be an effective telehealth advocate. Tune in for a discussion of why working with clinical champions matters, what telehealth research can do for providers and patients, and how telehealth can be a tool to promote health equity and access.
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