whose shoulders now?
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Whose Shoulders Now?
James McElligott, MD MSCRMedical Director, Telehealth
Look How Tall We Are
• Connectivity– USAC (PSPN)
• Endpoints– Codecs, software, browsers oh my
• Encounter Management– Not just for stroke anymore
• Network Management– Coordination means serving the presenting site
• Grass roots organization– Partnerships, alliances, networks and more
Not Your Momma’s Telehealth
• Two essential themes– Telehealth must add efficiency to the care
system. The value of a successful program will be enhanced communication and coordination.
– Everyone must win. All stakeholders must benefit, including the patient, referring providers and consulting providers
Service
• The Smart Grid– Triaging the patient to the right place at the
right time• Obstetrics (e.g. UAMS Angels)• Neonatology (e.g. UAMS TOUCH)• Stroke• Mental health
Service
• Accessing Care Along the Health Continuum – Mobile health rapid access– School clinics– Long term care – Home monitoring for high risk patients
Service
• Establish the Captain of the Ship– Co-management between the medical home
the specialist• The rapid triage visit for the well majority• Teach the teacher for the complex minority (e.g.
Project Echo)
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