LearnTelehealth.org - SCTRC’s Post

I commend the authors for shedding light on "possibility thinking" regarding TeleHealth's role in Health Equity, or "Techquity." At Providence Health Plan, we offer Medical TeleHealth and Behavioral Health services through our Behavioral Health Concierge program. With real clinicians available in real time, we aim to address the real problems individuals encounter. Our services are comprehensive, going beyond traditional Employee Assistance Programs by providing support throughout the entire care process and facilitating specialist consultation/referrals when necessary. #TeleHealth #HealthEquity #Techquity #ProvidenceHealthPlan

During the COVID-19 pandemic, state and federal policymakers created new policies allowing health care providers to be paid for telehealth services, leading to its rapid adoption. While telehealth can support increased access to care for people who experience transportation barriers to in-person appointments, recent research points to inequities in the rates of telehealth being used. This Evidence Roundup can help inform health care providers, policymakers, and health plans seeking to more effectively use telehealth services for high-risk populations. https://bit.ly/3Qj4eTh

Rising costs and a lack of transportation are two reasons for the increase in #healthcare deserts. Read our Expert Insight to find out why #telehealth is a viable solution, removing barriers to improve access and care equity. https://ow.ly/9x7850QTw7G #healthequity

Rising costs and a lack of transportation are two reasons for the increase in #healthcare deserts. Read our Expert Insight to find out why #telehealth is a viable solution, removing barriers to improve access and care equity. https://ow.ly/9x7850QTw7G #healthequity

Rising costs and a lack of transportation are two reasons for the increase in #healthcare deserts. Read our Expert Insight to find out why #telehealth is a viable solution, removing barriers to improve access and care equity. https://ow.ly/9x7850QTw7G #healthequity

📢 CHIME along with 60 health systems urge lawmakers to take immediate action to extend telehealth policies A group of over 60 health systems and organizations, including the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), is calling on lawmakers to extend telehealth policies that were temporarily adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, these policies have been crucial in expanding access to care, particularly for underserved and rural communities. In a recent letter, health leaders stressed the importance of maintaining telehealth flexibilities that improve patient access, reduce care disparities, and enhance overall outcomes. They urge lawmakers to take swift action to avoid disruption and ensure that telehealth remains a key part of the future of healthcare delivery. 👉 With telehealth proving its value, the push for permanent policy changes is gaining momentum. #telehealth #healthcarepolicy #digitalhealth #healthsystems #telemedicine #healthcareinnovation #patientcare

⚕ Enhancing Patient Access: The Power of Telehealth in Mental Healthcare Ensuring access to mental health services is critical, especially in underserved areas. Here are two vital points to consider: 📱The Telehealth Advantage: Telehealth provides 24/7 access to care, reducing travel barriers and wait times making it easier for patients to seek help. 🔒 Securing Patient Data: Implementing HIPAA-compliant communication systems is essential to protect sensitive information and build patient trust. 💻 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/geWJ8JJr #Telehealth #MentalHealth #HIPAA #PatientAccess #HealthcareManagement #SecureCommunications #PracticeManagement #RingRx #HealthcareIT #VoiPTelecommunications

Telehealth is a game-changer for patients in healthcare deserts! It's great to see that Virtual care is helping overcome barriers such as location, costs, and stigma for people in underserved areas. #telehealth #healthcare #accesstocare #virtualcare #healthcaredeserts https://lnkd.in/ejB8ZP-7

How do we seamlessly integrate innovative, scalable treatment models into the patient flow of our country’s health systems? How can we use specialized telehealth providers to augment a health system’s capacity to better serve their patients without requiring incremental investment? Learn from our partner Brightside Health's Co-Founder and CEO, Brad Kittredge, on why health systems can’t — and shouldn’t have to — do it all, when it comes to delivering specialized behavioral health care: https://lnkd.in/g4wQ_V2Y #telehealth #healthsystems

Super important survey showing how much patients want more telehealth (75% prefer having TH as an option for routine care), but majority of patients do not think their health system even offers it as an option. Another important stat: in addition to "convenience" and "avoiding sick people", another common reason people like TH is to "not bother their doctors" with small stuff. It's really important to know patients can understand what is a commodity vs. when they really need their doctors in person. For us to solve "access issues"- we need to better balance what needs to be in the office with a PCP, vs. what can be done online via their team. KeyCare #VirtualCare #PatientSurvey #PatientPreference