Module 1 Introduction, Background, Benefits, and Limitations
What is telehealth? Is it the same as telemedicine?
Where, when, and why did it first emerge?
What are the benefits of telehealth to the US healthcare delivery system, to patients, to providers? Other benefits?
What are the limitations of telehealth to the US healthcare delivery system, to patients, to providers? Other limitations?
Module 2 Application
Discuss the entities (governmental and non-governmental) that oversee the governance and adoption of telehealth in the US.
Who uses telehealth, and to what end?
Who is permitted to use telehealth? Are there licensure considerations?
In which setting across the healthcare delivery system is telehealth used?
Discuss remote patient monitoring
Module 3 Technology
Discuss telehealth platforms/vendors
Discuss the use of mobile apps
Are there other technology considerations related to telehealth? If yes, describe.
Module 4 Privacy & Security
Discuss the privacy issues related to the use of telehealth
Discuss the security issues associated with the use of telehealth
Discuss state laws governing the use of telehealth (refer to the laws in the state in which you reside)
Module 5 Revenue Cycle & Billing
How are providers who use telehealth in the delivery of care reimbursed?
Are there CPT codes for telehealth visits?
Module 6 Case & Impact on Patient Outcomes
Identify a healthcare provider or delivery system currently using telehealth to provide care.
What factors inspired or forced the adoption of telehealth?
Describe the patient population served
Describe the impact of telehealth on the business model
Describe the effect on the quality of care and/or patient outcomes
Module 7 Recommendation & Personal Reflection
Discuss what you learned from completing this applied project.
How might you convey to your current or prospective employer what you learned?
What do you envision as the future of telehealth?
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