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 ...
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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.…
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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.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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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 tel…
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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.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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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.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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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 j…
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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 teleh…
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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 en…
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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.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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 a…
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Danielle speaks with Dr. Beju Shah with doxy.me about his experiences in telehealth. Tune in for a discussion about the opportunities and challenges of telehealth prescribing and the importance of being a lifelong learner when providing telehealth. Learn more about the Telehealth Success Institute from doxy.me.…
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Danielle talks with the new director of the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center, Luke Wortley. Tune in for a discussion about the goals, priorities, and future of the UMTRC!Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Danielle talks with Kaytie Ravega, a healthcare attorney with Quarles & Brady LLP about the legal side of telehealth. Tune in for a wide-ranging discussion about legal considerations around telehealth, including discussing upcoming changes to telehealth prescribing.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Danielle talks with Eliza Brader, a digital equity specialist and director and co-founder of Just Us Civil Rights. Tune in for a discussion about what digital equity is and why planning is a vital part of intersectional digital and health equity.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Danielle talks with the team behind the Libraries as Mental Health Hubs program at iMPROve Health. Tune in for a discussion about the current state of the program, the practical realities of working with community health partners, and how to build similar programs in your community. iMPROve Health, formerly known as MPRO, is Michigan’s designated Q…
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Danielle talks with Cheyanne Geideman from the Purdue Center for Regional Development about the Indiana Digital Equity Plan, how you can get involved, and why digital equity is so important to healthcare and public health. Visit the website for more information about the Indiana Digital Equity Plan and how you can be involved! Dates of the upcoming…
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Danielle talks with Ali Levorsen from PulseWrx about the Lifeline Wireless Program and Affordable Connectivity Program. Tune in a discussion about what these programs can do for those lacking connectivity and why it's so vital for people to have the ability to get connected.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Danielle speaks with Rossmary D. Marquez, MPH about the practical realities of using remote communications technology for research as well as the unique opportunities that researching remotely can have when reaching vulnerable populations.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Danielle talks with Arthur Cooksey, the Founder and CEO of Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. about how emerging technologies and increased connectivity will impact the future of telehealth and healthcare.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Danielle is joined by John Keesler, Ph.D., MSW, LMSW and David Wilkerson, Ph.D., MSW to discuss Indiana University's Because You Matter program. Tune in for an overview of how the Because You Matter program provides resources and support as well as a discussion of the best ways to partner with rural communities to develop new programs. Resources me…
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Danielle talks with Dr. Jessica Simacek, the Director of the ICI-led TeleOutreach Center and the TeleOutreach Research Core at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, about her work in telehealth research. Tune in for a dicussion about why telehealth research is a vital part of the healthcare landscape and what the role of telehealth should…
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Danielle talks with Amy and Dominique from VirtualMed Staff about how provider shortages can be alleviated through telehealth and hybrid care. They also discuss the ways the basics of telehealth credentialing and licensure how they help and hinder healthcare systems and providers. Do you want to be on A Virtual View? Reach out and let us know!…
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Danielle talks with Sherrie Nichols from the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTC) about the services that the MHTTC provides. Tune in to hear more about how training and process improvement can be used to to modernize and improve behavioral health. Connect with A Virtual View on our website today!…
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In the first episode of our third season, Danielle discusses the Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives Program with its director, Kathy Walker. Tune in for a discussion of how rural communities can connect with behavioral health care. Connect with A Virtual View on our website today!Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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As a special feature to close out season 2 of A Virtual View, we are excited to introduce the UMTRC's new Director Amnah Anwar. Amnah shares a little bit about herself, and her career, and gives us a peek into the future of telehealth. We have excellent guests lined up for season 3 of A Virtual View, stay tuned for the first episode coming in Febru…
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Danielle speaks with Dr. Alison Arnold, the Director Interdisciplinary Center for Community Health & Wellness at Central Michigan University (CMU). In this episode we discuss CMU's Preventing Suicide in Michigan Men (PRiSMM) program and how we utilize telehealth to address mental health disparities and increase access to care.…
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Danielle speaks with Sarah Swank, a nationally noted healthcare and health equity attorney and policy advisor with Nixon Peabody LLP. In this episode, we discuss the legal and ethical complications that come with telehealth, artificial intelligence, and the future of healthcare.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Danielle speaks with Shuo Qiao from Moving Analytics about remote cardiac rehabilitation. Tune in for a discussion of emerging healthcare technology and a look at how we can use data to inform important healthcare decisions.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Danielle speaks with Raymond Barrett , CEO of the Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC about tele-behavioral health and the importance of telehealth training. Join us for a discussion of the present state of telehealth training and a look at what the future of telehealth might look like.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Danielle speaks with Mark Russell and Janson Lanier from Vitalograph about Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Respiratory Diagnostics. Tune in for an overview of specialty RPM devices and a discussion of how they can be used to monitor chronic and acute conditions.Di Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Cam speaks with Marni Stahlman, the President and CEO of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, in this collaboration between a Virtual View and the Telehealth Unmuted podcast. Marni is a passionate advocate for the de-stigmatization of mental health care and works to advocate for and provide care to individuals who require mental health…
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Danielle and Cam speak with Varun Goyal, CEO of Illuminate Health. Varun talks about how better medication management via tele-pharmacy decreases adverse reactions to medications, the future of tele-pharmacy, and the applications of Artificial Intelligence in the field. “I think in terms of the future of telehealth it is going to be the mix of a hy…
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Today Cam speaks with Dr. Tim Putnam about Health Equity and Rural Health. Tim served as a CEO of a rural hospital in Indiana for several years and served on the COVID-19 Equity Taskforce. Tune in to hear about some of the challenges rural communities face, how rural communities can address health equity concerns, and learn why health equity is imp…
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In this episode, Cam talks to Chris Greene Hutchings to talk about Internet Availability and Broadband. Tune in to hear about why broadband is the super social determinant of health, what healthcare organizations can do to improve internet access, and resources for Michigan. “I see the lack of access to the internet as a brick wall. I believe we're…
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In this episode, Cam talks to Stephanie Hyslop PharmD to talk about Telepharmacy. Tune in to hear about the benefits of telepharmacy services, how to mitigate risk, and how to improve patient education through telehealth. “I think that patients want something more convenient. They don't want a disruption in their daily workflow. They don't want to …
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In this episode, Cam talks to Dr. Jonathan Neufeld to talk a bit about Navigating Telehealth. Tune in to hear about telehealth advancement, how telehealth improves the quality of care, the reimbursement landscape, and the ideal mix of telehealth and in-person care. “I think that what we're finding with regard to quality, is that yes, there are thin…
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In this episode This week, Cam talks with Jessica Devine from the UMTRC and the Indiana Rural Health Association. Applications of Artificial Intelligence, misconceptions, the need for diversity, and how to get started in AI are discussed in detail. "It is critical to include different groups of people in conversations to make sure that any limitati…
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In this episode This week, Cam talks to Scott Simmons and Billy Sample, about their extensive experience in telehealth. The evolution of telehealth, how gaps in care are filled by utilizing telehealth, and how to make telehealth programs successful are discussed in detail. "[Telehealth is] disruptive. Those sorts of changes you're talking about are…
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In this episode This week, Caroline and Cam talk to Zachary Ward, an Assistant Professor of Health Administration at the University of Southern Indiana, about the impact burnout has had on health professionals and how technology can both help alleviate or complicate the issue if precautions are not made. Have any questions or topics you'd like us t…
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In this episode This week, Caroline and Cam talk to Micah Kassahun, a Data Coordinator for the IRHA, about the impact of substance use and the importance of utilizing quantitative and qualitative data to illustrate the impact of tele-behavioral health programs. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? …
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In this episode This week, Caroline and Cam talk to Nicole Watkins, the Rural Health Clinic Network Director at the IRHA, about the importance of community paramedicine and how vital it is for saving lives in rural communities. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE! Transcript: https…
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In this episode Happy New Year! New Year, New us! We are starting off this year with our new hosts, Cameron Hilt and Caroline Yoder, talking to Cara Lawlor of Telehealth Unmuted. Cara Lawlor is the director at the Health Communication Reseach Center and the host of the podcast, Telehealth Unmuted. This episode, Cam and Caroline have a conversation …
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In this episode This week Caroline interviews Cameron Hilt, the incoming program director of the UMTRC. They talk about Cam's past experiences with telehealth as well as what he sees for the future of the UMTRC and this podcast! We will be taking a short break the month of December and then we will resume posting in January! Have a great holiday se…
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In this episode This week Caroline interviews Becky Sanders, the outgoing program director of the UMTRC. They talk about Becky's past experiences with telehealth as well as what she sees for the future of telehealth and the UMTRC. Everyone here at the UMTRC gives a special thanks to all of the fantastic work that Becky has done for the UMTRC and we…
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In this episode This week Becky sits down with Clay Farris, Founder and Practice Lead of Mostly Medicaid, to talk about how Mostly Medicaid began, as well as what may be staying and going when it comes to Medicaid and COVID. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE! Transcript: https://…
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