Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve patients' health status. Closely associated with telemedicine is the term "telehealth," which is often used to encompass a broader definition of remote healthcare that does not always involve clinical services. Videoconferencing, transmission of still images, e-health including patient portals, remote monitoring of vital signs, continuing medical education and nursing call centers are all considered part of telemedicine and telehealth.
Telemedicine is not a separate medical specialty. Products and services related to telemedicine are often part of a larger investment by health care institutions in either information technology or the delivery of clinical care. Even in the reimbursement fee structure, there is usually no distinction made between services provided on site and those provided through telemedicine and often no separate coding required for billing of remote services.
Telemedicine encompasses different types of programs and services provided for the patient. Each component involves different providers and consumers.
(From American Telemedicine Association)
Collaborate with iHT2 on Telemedicine initiatives including:
Upcoming iHT2 Health IT Summits:
“Privacy and Data Security Challenges with Mobile Technology”
Featuring: UAB Health System, Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, and Morehouse School of Medicine
iHT2 Health IT Summit in Atlanta
April 24-25, 2012
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“Redefining Telehealth for the 21st Century Healthcare System”
Featuring: Children’s Hospital Boston, Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth, Inc, and TechTarget
April 24-25, 2012
iHT2 Health IT Summit in Atlanta
April 24-25, 2012
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“The hCloud at 30,000 Feet: Cloud Computing Solutions for Mobile Healthcare”
Featuring: Florida Hospital, Miami-Dade County Health Department, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente
iHT2 Health IT Summit in Fort Lauderdale
June 12-13, 2012
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“Mobile Health: Leveraging Data at the Point of Care”
Featuring: Frost & Sullivan, University of Cincinnati, Porter Adventist , and Catholic Health Initiatives
iHT2 Health IT Summit in Denver
July 24-25, 2012
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“Raising the Bar: Leveraging mobile & Telehealth Technologies to Reduce Disparities in Care ”
Featuring: MedTech Media, Providence Health & Services, Kaiser Permanente Northwest
iHT2 Health IT Summit in Seattle
August 22-23, 2012
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“Adopting the hCloud: Delivering Care Anytime, Anywhere”
Featuring: MedTech Media, Inland Northwest Health Services, Providence Health & Services
iHT2 Health IT Summit in Seattle
August 22-23, 2012
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“Mobile Health Care: Remote Patient Monitoring, Applications & mHealth Strategies”
Featuring: FierceHealthcare, Tenet Healthcare, Health Partners of Philadelphia
iHT2 Health IT Summit in New York City
September 19-20, 2012
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“Enabling the Care Models of Tomorrow, Today: The Critical Role of mHealth in Coordination of Care, PCMH & Population Health Management”
Featuring: The Healthcare Compass
iHT2 Health IT Summit in Beverly Hills
November 7-8, 2012
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“Innovations in Healthcare: Leveraging telemedicine and mobile solutions for Meaningful Use”
iHT2 Health IT Summit in Austin
December 5-6, 2012
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Past iHT2 Health IT Summits:
“The Evolving Role of Technology in Healthcare: Implementing Telehealth & Mobile Solutions to provide patient-centered care”
Featuring: Indian Health Service, Arizona Telemedicine Program, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
iHT2 Health IT Summit in Phoenix
January 18-19, 2012
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“Patient Management Without Walls”
Featuring: CHRISTUS Health, Kaiser Permanente, California Telemedicine & eHealth Center, Accellion, InnerWireless , Frost & Sullivan,
and UCSF Medical Center
iHT2 Health IT Summit in San Francisco
March 27-28, 2012
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