A Virtual View: Recent Episodes
Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
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 this podcast as an additional outreach tool for savvy individuals like yourself to assist you in learning more about access to healthcare, telehealth, and virtual visits.
Visit our website at umtrc.org.
Join Danielle on the latest episode of a Virtual View for a chat with Carl Ellison, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC), a statewide health advocacy organization he helped found in 1992. Tune in for a discussion of the importance of minority health, mental health access, and how telehealth can be an important tool to connect with care.
During this Public Health Week, Danielle has a conversation with Lisa Greathouse, the Manager of Coordinated School Health at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Riya Patel, a Senior at Indiana University Bloomington studying Community Health. Tune in for a conversation about the importance of public health to rural communities and how telehealth can make a difference.
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Coordinated School Health
March 25th is Diabetes Alert Day! To learn more about diabetes, our host Danielle Renckly spoke with Mary de Groot, Ph.D., a Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine on this month’s episode of A Virtual View. Tune in for an in-depth discussion about Diabetes Distress and Burnout, the impact of stigma on those with diabetes, and how telehealth and virtual care are a vital tool to support those with diabetes in our communities.
Join us for a new episode of a virtual view! Danielle speaks with RN Sara Lewis, the Director of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Services at Major Health Partners, and NP Nicole Neisler to learn more about their work with remote patient monitoring and cardiovascular health. Tune in to learn more!
This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month join host Danielle Renckly along with two experts from the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement for a candid conversation about practical ways to prevent cancer and how telehealth can help. Hear from Calvin Roberson, Director of Operations, and Mary Robertson, Prevention and Screening Program Leader, about small changes that can have a big impact on overall health.
In this episode, Danielle is joined by Emily Brinegar and Jill Stowers from IU Health Positive Link to discuss the importance of World AIDS Day and how virtual care options can be used to overcome barriers and foster connections to better health.
Join Danielle for a conversation with two experts on tobacco cessation – Natalie Rivich, the Director of Health Systems Change and Cessation Services at the Indiana Department of Health's Division of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation and Andrea Radford, the Senior Program Manager for Tobacco Control at the American Cancer Society. In preparation for the Great American Smokeout, we discuss how to quit, why it matters and how digital health can make all the difference.
Resources Mentioned:
American Cancer Society - Great American Smokeout
Quitlines by State:
- Indiana – Quit Now Indiana (QNI) or 1-800-784-8669
- Illinois - Illinois Tobacco Quitline (ITQL) or 1-866-QUIT-YES
- Michigan - Michigan Tobacco Quitlink or 1-800-784-8669
- Ohio - Ohio Tobacco Quit Line or 1-800-784-8669
Read the UMTRC's monthly blog for more information - The Great American Smokeout: How to Quit and How Digital Health Can Help
In this episode, Danielle sits down with Christina Hage, Plan President and CEO of Managed Health Services (MHS), to explore the vital role of health literacy in improving community health. Join us for a discussion of how digital health tools and telehealth are empowering patients to better understand and manage their own care — and how these innovations are helping to close health gaps in rural communities across the state.
Learn more about telehealth and health literacy in our October UMTRC Blog, Making Telehealth Understandable for Every Patient: Health Literacy Strategies for Providers, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay updated on the latest in telehealth and digital health in your region and nationwide.
In this episode of a Virtual View, Danielle talks to some experts from the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers. Tune in for a discussion about what the consortium and individual TRCs do, their history, and what might be up next!
Guests:
- Luke Wortley
- Micah Kassahun
- Aria Javidan
Danielle talks with Dr. Jeffery 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.
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.
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 telehealth.
For more information or to view the course described in the episode, visit the link today!
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.
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.
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 just starting to be explored.
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 telehealth expert.
Interested in the workbook? Learn more and check it out today!
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 ensure patients receive the best possible care.
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.
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.
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.
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 role telehealth can play in SUD treatment.
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 and patients, and how telehealth can be a tool to promote health equity and access.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 Quality Improvement Organization (QIO). As a nonprofit organization, they have more than 38 years’ of experience improving healthcare across the continuum of care using evidence-based and data-driven logic. They also have extensive experience completing thoughtful and impartial utilization reviews, peer reviews, and dispute resolution. Learn more about iMPROve Health at https://www.improve.health/
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 solution sessions are below:
- July 11 – Delphi (Wabash & Erie Canal Center: 1030 N Washington St)
- July 13 – Columbia City (Indian Springs Carver Center: 1692 S Sr 9)
- July 25 – Indianapolis (Fort Ben Golf Resort – Blue Heron Ballroom: 6002 North Post Road)
- August 1 – Marshall (Turkey Run State Park – Lusk Room: 8102 Park Rd)*
- August 3 – Huntingburg (Huntingburg Event Center: 110 East 14th Street)
- August 15 – Nashville (Abe Martin Lodge – Melodeon Hall: 1405 Indiana 46)*
All solution sessions are from 5-7 p.m. Eastern time - you can register for sessions here!
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.
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.
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.
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 mentioned in this episode: * Because You Matter: Rural Telehealth & Wellbeing * Social Work in an Online World: A Guide to Digital Practice
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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 be when improving access to care for children with developmental disabilities or complex communication needs and their families.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 February 2023
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-renckly-682072b6 (Danielle) speaks with https://www.linkedin.com/in/teleheath (Raymond Barrett) , CEO of the https://www.linkedin.com/school/telehealthcertificationinstitute/ (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.
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 important.
In this episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronhilt/ (Cam) talks to https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-greene-hutchings-31645a23/ (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 at an important time in history right now. we can make investments and we can do the hard work of bringing the right people together and having the right conversations and we can create a foundation that will bring returns to generations that go beyond us. You can do more than you think is possible. Healthcare can be such an inspiring voice for people to come together and make it happen” Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://my.captivate.fm/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: http://michiganmoonshot.org/ (Michigan Moonshot) https://www.merit.edu/community/moonshot/community-events/ (Educational Series Webinars) https://www.merit.edu/community/moonshot/framework/ (Broadband Framework) https://www.merit.edu/event/michigan-broadband-summit/ (Michigan Broadband Summit) https://www.telehealthequitycoalition.org/ (Telehealth Equity Coalition) Insure the Uninsured Project: https://www.itup.org/broadband-for-health-basics/ (Broadband for Health Basics) Telehealth Resource Center: https://telehealthresourcecenter.org/resources/podcasts/telehealth-unmuted-dr-whitacre-the-quest-for-better-broadband-in-rural-america/ (December 2021 Heartland podcast episode) https://www.umtrc.org/resources/broadband/ (UMTRC resources on broadband) https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/ (Rural Health Information Hub) (search term: Internet)
In this episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronhilt/ (Cam) talks to https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hyslop-pharmd-mba-861b28166/ (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 have to take extra time off of their workday just to find time to, meet with a pharmacist or even their primary care providers.” Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://my.captivate.fm/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: Coming Soon
In this episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronhilt/ (Cam) talks to https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-neufeld-4b29a57/ (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 things you can't do in a telemedicine encounter. But, you can do more than you think. And if you use telemedicine to do the things that you can do, you end up getting an awful lot of care, taken care of for way lower cost and with way more convenience.” Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://my.captivate.fm/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: Coming Soon
In this episode This week, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronhilt/ (Cam) talks with https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica--devine/ (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 limitations have been considered long before the technology shows up and people realize that it isn't working how we want it to or it isn't accomplishing what it was intended to do." Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://my.captivate.fm/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: Coming Soon
In this episode This week, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronhilt/ (Cam) talks to https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-simmons-bb09089/ (Scott Simmons) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-sample-9b108b84/ (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 disruptive or even destructive to traditional models." -Scott Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://my.captivate.fm/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: Coming Soon Resources Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/hospital-ceos-no-1-concern-is-staffing-for-1st-time-in-17-years.html (Hospital CEOs' No. 1 concern is staffing for 1st time in 17 years (beckershospitalreview.com)) Guest Biographies: Scott Simmons: scott.simmons@poly.com M.S. Eng Healthcare Lead, Poly Americas Fellow of the American Telemedicine Association Scott has 30 years of experience in telehealth in the government, academic, and commercial sectors. He has a broad base of telehealth experience, including systems engineering, project management, program management, product management, training, research, evaluation, and leadership. Immediately prior to joining Poly, Scott was the Chief Telemedicine Architect for Medweb, where he advised the product development team on product and service features and functionality, collaborated with the sales team on strategic sales, provided training and telemedicine business and program development services for new clients, and developed and implemented go-to-market strategies and programs for telemedicine products and services. Billy Sample: billy.sample@poly.com Billy Sample has recently accepted a new position with Poly (formerly Plantronics and Polycom) as the Lead Telehealth Advisor, with a focus on Rural Telehealth Expansion. As a subject matter expert, Mr. Sample will be utilizing his practical knowledge gained through experience to assist organizations across the country to build effective and sustainable telehealth programs. • A Decade worth of practical Rural Telehealth experience. Strong knowledge of the landscape of rural telehealth to include the challenges and successes of making a rural telehealth program work. • Extensive knowledge in healthcare peripheral integration with telehealth equipment. • Experience with multiple grant programs for Telehealth funding opportunities. • Experience with workflow modifications for effective use of telehealth in day-to-day operations. Special Thanks: Host: Cameron Hilt Editor: Triston Yoder
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 to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://my.captivate.fm/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: Coming Soon Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Article Info: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jrh.12515 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jrh.12515) Physician Burnout Help: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/pages/professional-well-being (https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/pages/professional-well-being) Special Thanks Hosts: Cameron Hilt and Caroline Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder
In this episode This week, Caroline and Cam talk to https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/micah-kassahun/?back=staff_board (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? Contact us HERE! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/s2-e3-transcript/ (https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/s2-e3-transcript/) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/main/inroc-phase-2/ (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/main/inroc-phase-2/) Crossroads Partnership for Telehealth: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/crossroads-partnership-for-telehealth/ (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/crossroads-partnership-for-telehealth/) Special Thanks Hosts: Cameron Hilt and Caroline Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder
In this episode This week, Caroline and Cam talk to https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/nicole-watkins/?back=staff_board (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://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%20S2%20E2%20Nicole%20Watkins (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%20S2%20E2%20Nicole%20Watkins) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Indiana Department of Health - Labor of Love: https://www.in.gov/health/laboroflove/ (https://www.in.gov/health/laboroflove/) Healthy Start EPIC: https://www.healthystartepic.org American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG): https://acoog.org (https://acoog.org) IRHA Help: https://irhahelp.findhelp.com (https://irhahelp.findhelp.com) Special Thanks Hosts: Cameron Hilt and Caroline Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder
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 with Cara about how their podcasts got started, what they find rewarding about them, and their goals for their podcasts this coming year. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%20S2%20E1%20Cara%20Lawlor (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%20S2%20E1%20Cara%20Lawlor) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Virtual Technology Showcase: https://telehealthtechnology.org/event/building-tomorrows-virtual-healthcare-with-todays-technology/ (https://telehealthtechnology.org/event/building-tomorrows-virtual-healthcare-with-todays-technology/) Telehealth Unmuted: https://open.spotify.com/show/3IuLwSD0yQHyjJqLqstEOq?si=5d13560424424174 (https://open.spotify.com/show/3IuLwSD0yQHyjJqLqstEOq?si=5d13560424424174) Special Thanks Hosts: Cameron Hilt and Caroline Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder
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 season! Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2024%20Cameron%20Hilt Ways to Contact Today's Guest: Cameron Hilt: chilt@indianarha.org Special Thanks Host: Caroline Yoder Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Producer: Triston Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder
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 are excited to see what she continues to do in the future. We will be continuing the podcast and our next episode will be introducing our new program director! Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2023%20Becky%20Sanders%20 (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2023%20Becky%20Sanders%20) Special Thanks Host: Caroline Yoder Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Producer: Triston Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder and Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week Becky sits down with https://www.mostlymedicaid.com/clay-farris-2/ (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 https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2022%20Clay%20Farris (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2022%20Clay%20Farris) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mostly Medicaid: https://www.mostlymedicaid.com (https://www.mostlymedicaid.com) Mostly Medicaid Podcast: https://www.mostlymedicaid.com/category/podcasts/ (https://www.mostlymedicaid.com/category/podcasts/) Ways to Contact Today's Guest: Clay Farris: https://clay-mostlymedicaid.zohobookings.com/#/customer/4098495000000026019 Special Thanks Host: Becky Sanders Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Producer: Caroline Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder
In this episode This week Becky sits down with Taryn Stone, a chair and partner of the Ice Miller's Health Care Group in Indianapolis, to talk about Medicare Telehealth reimbursement and what the future may hold post COVID. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2021%20Taryn%20Stone%20 (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2021%20Taryn%20Stone%20) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Ice Miller Legal Counsel - Health Care Industry: https://www.icemiller.com/industries/health-care/ (https://www.icemiller.com/industries/health-care/) Ways to Contact Today's Guest: Taryn Stone: https://www.icemiller.com/people/taryn-e-stone/ (https://www.icemiller.com/people/taryn-e-stone/) Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Producer: Caroline Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder
In this episode This week Becky sits down with Lindsey Reese, MD, MSCR, FACP, an infectious disease physician and Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs with the IU Department of Medicine. She works predominantly at the Indianapolis VA and treats patients there. They talk about the variety of the work that Lindsey does as well as how the infectious disease field has changed during COVID-19. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2020%20Transcript%20 (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2020%20Transcript%20) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Indianapolis VA Medical Center: https://www.indianapolis.va.gov (https://www.indianapolis.va.gov) Ways to Contact Today's Guest: Lindsey Reese, MD: https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/5332/reese-lindsey (https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/5332/reese-lindsey) Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Producer: Caroline Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder
In this episode This week Becky sits down with Michelle Hager, Managing Partner and co-founder of Blue Cirrus Consulting, to talk about how Blue Cirrus was started and what the future has for Telehealth. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2019%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2019%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Blue Cirrus Consulting: https://www.blue-cirrus.com/ (https://www.blue-cirrus.com) Intermountain Healthcare Maternal Fetal Medicine Study: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/lds-hospital/medical-services/women-newborn-care/maternal-fetal-medicine/ (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/lds-hospital/medical-services/women-newborn-care/maternal-fetal-medicine/) Ways to Contact Today's Guest: Blue Cirrus Consulting: info@blue-cirrus.com Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Producer: Caroline Yoder Editor: Triston Yoder
In this episode This week Becky sits down with Eric Wicklund, lifelong journalist and senior editor for mHealth Intelligence, to talk about the future of remote patient monitoring in a post-COVID world. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2018%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2018%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: mHealth Intelligence: https://mhealthintelligence.com (https://mhealthintelligence.com) FAIRHealth: https://www.fairhealth.org (https://www.fairhealth.org) Ways to Contact Today's Guest: Eric Wicklund: ewicklund@xtelligentmedia.com Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode The CMS proposed fee schedule for 2022 just came out this last month and Becky is sitting down to discuss what changes may be made to reimbursements this next year. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2017%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2017%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: CMS Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2022-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-proposed-rule (https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2022-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-proposed-rule) mHealth Intelligence Overview: https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/cms-expands-telehealth-coverage-in-proposed-2022-physician-fee-schedule (https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/cms-expands-telehealth-coverage-in-proposed-2022-physician-fee-schedule) Foley & Lardner Overview: https://www.foley.com/en/insights/publications/2021/07/cms-new-remote-therapeutic-monitoring-codes (https://www.foley.com/en/insights/publications/2021/07/cms-new-remote-therapeutic-monitoring-codes) CCHP Overview: https://www.cchpca.org/2021/07/Proposed-CY-2022-Physician-Fee-Schedulefinal.pdf (https://www.cchpca.org/2021/07/Proposed-CY-2022-Physician-Fee-Schedulefinal.pdf) Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week's episode is a little noisy, because we had an event! Becky interviews a wide variety of people from the IRHA Annual Conference this year in French Lick, IN. The conference took place for three days, on June 14th-16th, 2021. This episode is a little sneak peak of what the conference means to the attendees and the different trends we have seen in this last year. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2016%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2016%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: UMTRC Annual Conference: https://www.umtrc.org/annual-conference/2021/umtrc-annual-conference/ (https://www.umtrc.org/annual-conference/2021/umtrc-annual-conference/) UMTRC Resources: https://www.umtrc.org/resources/ (https://www.umtrc.org/resources/) IRHA Fellowship Program: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/membership/information-for-students/ (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/membership/information-for-students/) MHS: https://www.mhsindiana.com (https://www.mhsindiana.com) MEK Marketing Group: https://themekgroup.com (https://themekgroup.com) Rehabilitation and Performance Institute: https://rehabilitationperformance.com (https://rehabilitationperformance.com) Today's guests: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/luke-wortley/?back=staff_board (Luke Wortley ) https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/cameron-hilt/?back=staff_board (Cameron Hilt ) Savannah Fox Mark Vonderheit https://themekgroup.com/about-our-team/ (Mike Snyder) https://iuhealth.org/about-our-system/iu-health-leadership/iu-health-bloomington-leadership (Brad Dykes) https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/board/travis-clapp-ache/?back=staff_board (Travis Clapp ) Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week Becky sits down with former senator Jim Merritt to talk about the importance of focusing on mental health efforts after the pandemic and into the future. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2015%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2015%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mental Health America of Indiana: https://mhai.net (https://mhai.net) Kicking the Stigma - Indianapolis Colts: https://www.colts.com/community/kicking-the-stigma (https://www.colts.com/community/kicking-the-stigma) Fairhealth.org: https://www.fairhealth.org (https://www.fairhealth.org) Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs - OCRA: https://www.in.gov/ocra/ (https://www.in.gov/ocra/) Recycle Force: https://recycleforce.org (https://recycleforce.org) Swanson Center: https://www.swansoncenter.org (https://www.swansoncenter.org) See Purpose: https://seepurposetreatment.com (https://seepurposetreatment.com) Empower booklet - https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-know-your-rights-police-interaction-booklet-empower/531-3b4b4a4b-46a5-46d1-bcf3-b26f240c5bb6 (https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-know-your-rights-police-interaction-booklet-empower/531-3b4b4a4b-46a5-46d1-bcf3-b26f240c5bb6) IU Rural Health Scholarly Concentration: https://medicine.iu.edu/md/curriculum/scholarly-concentrations/rural-health (https://medicine.iu.edu/md/curriculum/scholarly-concentrations/rural-health) IVY TECH Automotive Technology: https://www.ivytech.edu/automotive-technology/ (https://www.ivytech.edu/automotive-technology/) The Lord’s Pantry at Anna’s House: https://annashousemsc.org (https://annashousemsc.org) Falling Waters Farm: http://www.fallingwaters.farm (http://www.fallingwaters.farm) Jim Merrit's Indiana: https://www.facebook.com/jimmerritsindi (https://www.facebook.com/jimmerritsindi) Ways to Contact Today's Guest: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citizens4merritt (https://www.facebook.com/citizens4merritt) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jim_Merritt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/Jim_Merritt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmerrittformayor/ (https://www.instagram.com/jimmerrittformayor/) Special Thanks: Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week we have a short but impactful episode with Suleima Salgado, the Director of Telehealth and Telemedicine and Rural Health Initiatives for The Georgia Department of Public Health. Suleima shares with Becky the different obstacles they have overcome and practices they've developed in implementing their telehealth programs. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2014%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2014%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Georgia Department of Public Health: https://dph.georgia.gov (https://dph.georgia.gov) Georgia WIC: https://dph.georgia.gov/WIC (https://dph.georgia.gov/WIC) Ways to contact todays guest: Georgia Department of Public Health Contact: https://dph.georgia.gov/about-dph/contact-dph (https://dph.georgia.gov/about-dph/contact-dph) Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week, Becky talks once again with Deena Dodd about the four states that the UMTRC covers and the legislative changes that have happened this past year dealing with telehealth. Because so much happened this year and there was so much to share, this episode has been broken into two parts: "Indiana and Ohio" and "Illinois and Michigan." Here is part two! If you haven't listened to part one yet, you can listen to it here: https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-12/ (https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-12/) Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2013%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2013%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: CCHP Fact Sheet: https://cchp.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2021/05/CONNECT-Act-Fact-Sheetfinal.pdf (https://cchp.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2021/05/CONNECT-Act-Fact-Sheetfinal.pdf) Michigan Telemedicine Policy: https://evisit.com/state-telemedicine-policy/michigan/ (https://evisit.com/state-telemedicine-policy/michigan/) Illinois Bill Status of HB3498: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3498&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 (https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3498&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102) Connect for Health Act of 2021: https://www.schatz.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/CONNECT%20for%20Health%20Act%20of%202021_Summary.pdf (https://www.schatz.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/CONNECT%20for%20Health%20Act%20of%202021_Summary.pdf) GovTrack.us: https://www.govtrack.us (https://www.govtrack.us) Center for Connected Heath Policy: https://www.cchpca.org (https://www.cchpca.org) Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week, Becky talks with Deena Dodd about the four states that the UMTRC covers and the legislative changes that have happened this past year dealing with telehealth. Because so much happened this year and there was so much to share, this episode has been broken into two parts: "Indiana and Ohio" and "Illinois and Michigan." Be looking out for part two as our next episode! Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2012%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2012%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: CCHP Fact Sheet: https://cchp.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2021/05/CONNECT-Act-Fact-Sheetfinal.pdf (https://cchp.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2021/05/CONNECT-Act-Fact-Sheetfinal.pdf) Ohio Telemedicine Policy: https://evisit.com/state-telemedicine-policy/ohio/#:~:text=Ohio%20requires%20providers%20to%20get,to%20practice%20in%20the%20state. (https://evisit.com/state-telemedicine-policy/ohio/#:~:text=Ohio%20requires%20providers%20to%20get,to%20practice%20in%20the%20state.) Indiana Senate Bill 3 Write Up: https://www.umtrc.org/blog/2021/05/06/general/indiana-senate-bill-3-becomes-public-law/ (https://www.umtrc.org/blog/2021/05/06/general/indiana-senate-bill-3-becomes-public-law/) Connect for Health Act of 2021: https://www.schatz.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/CONNECT%20for%20Health%20Act%20of%202021_Summary.pdf (https://www.schatz.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/CONNECT%20for%20Health%20Act%20of%202021_Summary.pdf) Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week, Becky talks with https://greenecountyhospital.com/my-bloomfield-clinic/ (Dr. Joshua Cullison), the medical director of rural health clinics for Greene County Hospital, to discuss the limitations telehealth can have in rural communities, as well as the benefits it can provide to those same communities. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2011%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2011%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Greene County General Hospital: https://greenecountyhospital.com/ (https://greenecountyhospital.com) Greene County General Hospital - My Virtual Clinic: https://greenecountyhospital.com/services/telehealth-with-my-clinics/ (https://greenecountyhospital.com/services/telehealth-with-my-clinics/) IRSCN: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/indiana-rural-schools-clinic-network/ (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/indiana-rural-schools-clinic-network/) IU School of Medicine Rural Health Scholarly Concentration: https://medicine.iu.edu/md/curriculum/scholarly-concentrations/rural-health (https://medicine.iu.edu/md/curriculum/scholarly-concentrations/rural-health) Senate Bill 3: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/3#document-742b0b09 (http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/3#document-742b0b09) UMTRC Senate Bill 3 Write Up: https://www.umtrc.org/blog/2021/05/06/general/indiana-senate-bill-3-becomes-public-law/ (https://www.umtrc.org/blog/2021/05/06/general/indiana-senate-bill-3-becomes-public-law/) Congress.gov: https://www.congress.gov/search?q=%7B%22source%22:%22legislation%22,%22search%22:%22telehealth%22%7D&searchResultViewType=expanded (https://www.congress.gov/search?q=%7B%22source%22:%22legislation%22,%22search%22:%22telehealth%22%7D&searchResultViewType=expanded) Govtrack: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/s368 (https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/s368) Ways to contact todays guests: Dr. Josh Cullison: josh.cullison@mygcgh.org Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week, Becky sits down with Jessica Adams, PharmD, the Director of Regulatory Affairs for TelePharm, to discuss what telepharmacy is and how it can help both rural and urban populations have better access to healthcare. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-10-transcript/ (https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-10-transcript/) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: TelePharm: https://www.telepharm.com (https://www.telepharm.com) Dima Qato’s study of pharmacy deserts in Chicago: https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/pdf/10.1377/hlthaff.2013.1397 (https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/pdf/10.1377/hlthaff.2013.1397) LA study of pharmacy deserts and social determinants of health impact on pharmacy access: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40615-020-00904-6 (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40615-020-00904-6) NDSU study on telepharmacy: https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/telepharmacy/APhA_article_2011_-_Copy.pdf (https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/telepharmacy/APhA_article_2011_-_Copy.pdf) Navy usage of telepharmacy worldwide: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/2006-11-6044 (https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/2006-11-6044) In regards to the states covered by the UMTRC and where they stand with telepharmacy: IL: permitted since 2007 IN: permitted as of July 2017 MI: permitted as of April 2020 OH: telepharmacy is not permitted
Note, laws and regulations for telepharmacy vary per state. Ways to contact todays guests: TelePharm: info@telepharm.com Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode In a recent podcast episode, Becky talked about IRSCN, The Indiana Rural Schools Clinic Network. This week, Caroline hosts the episode with an interview she had with Stacy Burris, the Director of Foundation and Community Outreach at Greene County General Hospital, about the School Telehealth Program she helped pilot through their local school systems. Stacy elaborates on the role school nurses have in the school telehealth program and how the students and community have reacted to this change. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-9-transcript/ (https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-9-transcript/) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Greene County General Hospital: https://greenecountyhospital.com (https://greenecountyhospital.com) Greene County General Hospital - My Virtual Clinic: https://greenecountyhospital.com/services/telehealth-with-my-clinics/ (https://greenecountyhospital.com/services/telehealth-with-my-clinics/) IRSCN: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/indiana-rural-schools-clinic-network/ (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/indiana-rural-schools-clinic-network/) Ways to contact todays guests: Stacy Burris: stacy.burris@mygcgh.org Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week Becky sits down with Beth O’Connor, the Executive Director of The Virginia Rural Health Association and the President Elect of The National Rural Health Association, to have a chat about anything and everything from Beth's role in the Virginia Rural Health Association and to favorite podcast series and softwares. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%208%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%208%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Virginia Rural Health Association: https://vrha.org (https://vrha.org) The Rural Health Voice Podcast: https://vrha.org/rhv-podcast/ (https://vrha.org/rhv-podcast/) IRHA: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org) UMTRC: https://www.umtrc.org (https://www.umtrc.org) Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm (https://www.captivate.fm) Blubrry: https://blubrry.com (https://blubrry.com) SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm (https://squadcast.fm) Podcast Movement conference: https://podcastmovement.com (https://podcastmovement.com) National Association of Rural Health Clinics: https://www.narhc.org/narhc/default.asp (https://www.narhc.org/narhc/default.asp) National Rural Health Association: https://www.ruralhealthweb.org (https://www.ruralhealthweb.org) Virginia Covid Vaccines: https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ (https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/) Indiana Covid Vaccine: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/ (https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/) Virginia Billing and Coding Bootcamp: https://vrha.org/bootcamp/ (https://vrha.org/bootcamp/) Blue Cirrus: https://www.blue-cirrus.com (https://www.blue-cirrus.com) Eventmobi: https://www.eventmobi.com (https://www.eventmobi.com) The Ramsey Show: https://www.daveramsey.com/show/the-ramsey-show?snid=shows.the-ramsey-show (https://www.daveramsey.com/show/the-ramsey-show?snid=shows.the-ramsey-show) The Chris Hogan Show: https://www.chrishogan360.com/show (https://www.chrishogan360.com/show) The Congressional Dish: https://congressionaldish.com (https://congressionaldish.com) Ways to contact todays guests: Beth O'Connor: boconnor@vrha.org Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode Can your child really have a doctors appointment without you having to miss work and your child having to miss class? This week Becky sits down once again with https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/bryce-wray-nelson/?back=staff_board (Bryce Wray-Nelson) and https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/kathleen-livingston/?back=staff_board (Kathleen Chelminiak) to learn more about IRSCN: The Indiana Rural Schools Clinic Network. Bryce and Kathleen expand on the barriers and numerous benefits of implementing telehealth in Indiana schools. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-7-transcript/ (https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-7-transcript/) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: IRSCN: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/indiana-rural-schools-clinic-network/ (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/indiana-rural-schools-clinic-network/) Ways to contact todays guests: Bryce Wray-Nelson: bwray-nelson@indianarha.org Kathleen Chelminiak: kchelminiak@indianarha.org Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode When things feel tight and you don't know what to do, who can help you? This week Becky sits down with https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/tina-darling/?back=staff_board (Tina Darling) and https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/anita-brown/?back=staff_board (Anita Brown), other members of the Connecting Kids to Coverage Team to talk again about the different facets of having an insurance navigator in your corner and more ways that they can help you find the resources you need. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%206%20Transcript%20 (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%206%20Transcript%20) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: CKC- https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/ckc-in (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/ckc-in) How to find an Indiana Navigator- https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/clientuploads/How_to_Find_a_Navigator.pdf (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/clientuploads/How_to_Find_a_Navigator.pdf) Covering Kids and Families - https://www.ckfindiana.org (https://www.ckfindiana.org) Claim Aid - https://www.claimaid.com (https://www.claimaid.com) HRSA - http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov (findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov) Hoosier Healthwise - https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/174.htm (https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/174.htm) Heathy Indiana plan - https://www.in.gov/fssa/hip/ (https://www.in.gov/fssa/hip/) The Health Insurance Marketplace - https://www.healthcare.gov (https://www.healthcare.gov) Medicaid and Medicare - https://www.medicare.gov (https://www.medicare.gov) 211 - https://www.211.org (https://www.211.org) Aunt Burtha - https://www.findhelp.org (https://www.findhelp.org) WIC - https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic (https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Connecting-Kids-to-Coverage-Indiana-112927986845446/ (https://www.facebook.com/Connecting-Kids-to-Coverage-Indiana-112927986845446/) Twitter Page - https://twitter.com/kids_coverage (https://twitter.com/kids_coverage) Ways to contact todays guests: Schedule an Appointment - https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/connectingkidstocoverageindiana/schedule-appointment/ (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/connectingkidstocoverageindiana/schedule-appointment/) Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode Nearly 70% of adults who smoke say they want to quit. However, quitting smoking can be so difficult. Who is here to help? This week Becky Sanders sits down with https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/taylor-kenyon/?back=staff_board (Taylor Kenyon), the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Quality Advisor from IRHA, to discuss the Health Systems Change Partnerships of three different hospitals, as well as the many facets of Indiana's Quitline programs. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%205%20Transcript%20 (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%205%20Transcript%20) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: IRHA Indiana Tobacco Cessation: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/indiana-tobacco-cessation/ (indianaruralhealth.org/services/indiana-tobacco-cessation/ ) Quit Now Indiana: https://www.quitnowindiana.com (quitnowindiana.com) 1.800.QUIT.NOW - 1.800.784.8669 Rethink Tobacco Indiana: http://www.rethinktobaccoindiana.org (rethinktobaccoindiana.org) MD Anderson Cancer Center Tobacco Outreach Education Program: https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/professional-education/tobacco-outreach-program.html (mdanderson.org/education-training/professional-education/tobacco-outreach-program.html) Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: https://www.mskcc.org (mskcc.org) Health System Change Partnerships: https://www.in.gov/isdh/tpc/2782.htm (in.gov/isdh/tpc/2782.htm) TTS Community of Practice: https://www.in.gov/isdh/tpc/2787.htm (in.gov/isdh/tpc/2787.htm) Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD): https://www.attud.org (attud.org) CDC - Smoking Cessation: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/sgr/2020-smoking-cessation/fact-sheets/healthcare-professionals-health-systems/index.html (cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/sgr/2020-smoking-cessation/fact-sheets/healthcare-professionals-health-systems/index.html) Ways to contact todays guests: Taylor Kenyon: tkenyon@indianarha.org Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode In the state of Indiana more that 50% of babies are born as Medicaid babies. This week Becky Sanders sits down with https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/ann-mccafferty/?back=staff_board (Ann McCafferty), https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/kathy-walker/?back=staff_board (Kathy Walker), and https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/collette-rhoads/?back=staff_board (Collette Rhoads), all members of the Connecting Kids to Coverage team funded by CMS. They explore more of the intricacies of the CKC program and why having a navigator is really beneficial. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%204%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%204%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Connecting Kids to Coverage Indiana: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/connecting-kids-to-coverage-indiana/ (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/connecting-kids-to-coverage-indiana/) Ways to contact todays guests: Ann McCafferty: amccafferty@indianarha.org Kathy Walker: kwalker@indianarha.org Collette Rhoads: crhoads@indianarha.org Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode Good and effective internet access in rural areas can feel scarce. And also expensive. This week Becky sits down with https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/ally-orwig/?back=staff_board (Ally Orwig), the director of The Indiana Telehealth Network, an organization made to help businesses that qualify to find more affordable and effective internet access. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%203%20Transcript (https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%203%20Transcript) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Indiana Telehealth Network: https://www.umtrc.org/resources/broadband/irha-indiana-telehealth-network/?back=resources (https://www.umtrc.org/resources/broadband/irha-indiana-telehealth-network/?back=resources) UMTRC: https://www.umtrc.org/ (https://www.umtrc.org) USAC RFP: https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/healthcare-connect-fund-program/step-2-develop-evaluation-criteria-select-services/request-for-proposal/ (https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/healthcare-connect-fund-program/step-2-develop-evaluation-criteria-select-services/request-for-proposal/) USAC COVID Response: https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/additional-program-guidance/covid-19-response/ (https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/additional-program-guidance/covid-19-response/) Ways to contact todays guests: Ally Orwig: aorwig@indianarha.org Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
In this episode This week, Becky sits down with https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/trevor-cunningham/?back=staff_board (Trevor Cunningham) and https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/bryce-wray-nelson/?back=staff_board (Bryce Wray-Nelson), the program director and program coordinator, respectively, of the Crossroads Partnership for Telehealth, to learn more about their program and why they are passionate about their work. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-2-transcript/ (https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-2-transcript/) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Crossroads Partnership for Telehealth: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/crossroads-partnership-for-telehealth/ (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/services/crossroads-partnership-for-telehealth/) Crossroads Tele-behavioral Resource: https://www.umtrc.org/clientuploads/Podcast/Crossroads_-_Tele-behavioral_health.pdf?_t=1609957025 (https://www.umtrc.org/clientuploads/Podcast/Crossroads_-_Tele-behavioral_health.pdf?_t=1609957025) Crossroads Tele-neurological Resource: https://www.umtrc.org/clientuploads/Podcast/Crossroads_-_Tele-neurology.pdf?_t=1609957120 (https://www.umtrc.org/clientuploads/Podcast/Crossroads_-_Tele-neurology.pdf?_t=1609957120) UMTRC: https://www.umtrc.org/ (https://www.umtrc.org) Ways to contact todays guests: Trevor Cunningham: tcunningham@indianarha.org Bryce Wray-Nelson: bwray-nelson@indianarha.org Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com/ (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder
What exactly does Telehealth mean? In this episode of A Virtual View, Becky elaborates on the definition of Telehealth and its importance to the future of health care. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us https://www.umtrc.org/forms/podcast-inquiry/ (HERE)! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-1-transcript/ (https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-1-transcript/) Resources Mentioned in this Episode: IRHA: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org (https://www.indianaruralhealth.org) UMTRC: https://www.umtrc.org (https://www.umtrc.org) NCTRC: https://www.telehealthresourcecenter.org (https://www.telehealthresourcecenter.org) CCHP: https://www.cchpca.org (https://www.cchpca.org) TTAC: https://telehealthtechnology.org (https://telehealthtechnology.org) USAC Rural Health Care Website: https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/ (https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/) USAC Telecommunications Program: https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/telecommunications-program/ (https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/telecommunications-program/) USAC Healthcare Connect Fund Program: https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/healthcare-connect-fund-program/ (https://www.usac.org/rural-health-care/healthcare-connect-fund-program/) USAC Lifeline Service: https://www.usac.org/lifeline/ (https://www.usac.org/lifeline/) Special Thanks Host: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/staff-board/staff/becky-sanders/?back=staff_board (Becky Sanders) Score: https://www.joshrodriguezmusic.com (Josh Rodriguez) and Frances Fitzgerald Editor: Caroline Yoder