TeleHealth Update

October 2016

In This Issue:

Informative Video

Podcast Series

New Blog

Online Course

Telehealth 101

Thought Conference

Upcoming Events

Tennessee Research Project

Assesses Interest in Statewide Telehealth Communication and Collaboration Effort

The South Central Telehealth Resource Center contracted with Sightline Research + Strategies, a professional research group, to conduct a study of the current telehealth situation in Tennessee and to identify ways to increase communication and collaboration among different telehealth providers in the state.


Informative Video Do you want to gain insight into a telehealth program, interview an expert in the field or learn how providers are managing telehealth services? Do you have limited time, resources and/or budget for travel? Our collection of videos provides a comprehensive learning experience in many areas related to telehealth, and access is free! Learn More >>	Podcast Series Each month, telehealth professionals chat about different topics related to the world of connected health. Episode 10 features highlights from the South Central Telehealth Forum. Listen as telehealth leaders share their thoughts about the world of telehealth. Listen to Podcast >>	New Blog Each year, there are 2 to 4 million sports-related concussions in the United States. At SCTF2016, Dr. R.J. Elbin presented his findings on patient satisfaction when receiving health care face-to-face and via telehealth for sports-related concussions. Listen and take notes as Dr. Elbin shares what he learned with conference attendees. Read Blog >>


Online Course Do you want to learn more about telehealth, but it's difficult to find time during your busy day? We offer free training opportunities 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, anytime, anywhere! Our online course modules provide interactive learning experiences in many areas related to telehealth. Learn More >>	Telehealth 101 This one-hour, interactive webinar is offered every month on the second Tuesday at noon CDT. The presentation covers: * Basic definitions * Benefits * Telehealth applications * Technology * Case studies * Next steps Don't miss this opportunity to gain a basic understanding of telehealth. Register >>	Thought Conference Join us on October 18 at 3 PM CDT. Larry Jones, Telehealth Program Coordinator with the Tennessee Primary Care Association is presenting, "The TPCA: Converting from Hardware to Cloud-Based Telehealth." Register >>

Upcoming Events

Conference	Mississippi Rural Health Association 21st Annual Conference October 5 - 7, 2016, Jackson, MS
Conference	Rural Health Association of Tennessee 22nd Annual Conference November 16 - 18, 2016, Pigeon Forge, TN
Webinar	What's the Rush: AR Stroke Telemedicine Initiative October 11, 2016, Noon, CDT
Webinar	Telehealth 101 October 11, 2016, Noon, CDT
Quarterly Thought Conference	TPCA: Converting from Hardware to Cloud-Based Telehealth October 18, 2016, 3 PM, CDT

For more upcoming events or archived lectures in telehealth, visit: learntelehealth.org/events

STAY CONNECTED!