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  Lori Balch posted in the Telehealth Forum: New Telecardiology Program Challenge · View

  We are providing a new telecardiology service to an in-patient facility. The cardiologist is uncomfortable not having a cardiology trained nurse or the referring physician present during the consult to assist with palpation of the the patient. Should the cardiologist send his own staff to the patient end to facilitate the teleconsultation, or can the remote presenting nurse (RN level) be trained to perform this component of the examination? What suggestions do you have to overcome this clinical dilemma?

  Lori Balch
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  Adam Rule posted in the Telehealth Forum: Troubleshooting Guides/Algorithms, flowcharts, resources for daily telehealth technician · View

  Hi Joseph -

  Great questions. I\'ve done some preliminary research and am working on some other leads. I should have more information very soon.

  Adam
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  Joseph Rosbury posted in the Telehealth Forum: Troubleshooting Guides/Algorithms, flowcharts, resources for daily telehealth technician · View

  Good Day ladies and gentlemen. Currently working for a VA medical center in Massachusetts as a Telehealth Clinical Technician. We are currently expanding a preexisting telehealth program to include Video Telehealth.

  We\'re reaching out to the telehealth community in order to gain insight to successful programs and would like to network with some folks who could share a good troubleshooting algorithm, flow chart or SOP that they have developed or garnered from the manufacturer or other telehealth resources

  This can be pertaining to technical, business or clinical aspect of things.
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  Adam Rule posted in the Telehealth Forum: Meeting TJC requirements for FPPE for Telehealth Providers · View

  Amanda -

  I\'m researching some answers for your questions. I\'m waiting on hearing back from a experts in our group. In the meantime check out this slide set - http://www.slideserve.com/eulalie/credentialing-and-privileging-for-national-telehealth-in-vha

  I\'ll let you know what I can find.
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  Amanda Roberson posted in the Telehealth Forum: Meeting TJC requirements for FPPE for Telehealth Providers · View

  Our health system includes a Critical Access Hospital which uses telehealth services. The hospital is Joint Commission-accredited and we cannot find any \"standard\" for meeting focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) requirements. Are there any examples of processes used for meeting these requirements? Is the burden for accomplishing the FPPE placed on the distant site? Since the FPPE has to be accomplished using reviews, etc. of the originating site\'s patients, this poses a problem for groups that are privileged at the originating site when not every provider may cover readings, etc. during the allotted FPPE timeframe.
  Any suggestions or input are appreciated!
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  Heidi Vermette MD posted in the Telehealth Forum: Home Video Telehealth · View

  Does anyone have experience with home video telehealth? I\'m looking for articles but can\'t find any. I\'d be curious to know if others are doing it and if so whether or not you have any advice.
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  Adam Rule posted in the Telehealth Forum: How do I get started in Telehealth? · View

  Hi Jay - My quick answer is yes, Medicaid would reimburse if you are credentialed and licensed in the state and facility where the patient is located. We\'re checking with a contact at Medicaid to verify so I\'ll get back very soon with a more official answer.
  Adam
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  Adam Rule posted in the Telehealth Forum: How do I get started in Telehealth? · View

  Hi Jay - My quick answer is yes, Medicaid would reimburse if you are credentialed and licensed in the state and facility where the patient is located. We\'re checking with a contact at Medicaid to verify so I\'ll get back very soon with a more official answer.
  Adam
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  Adam Rule posted in the Telehealth Forum: How do I get started in Telehealth? · View

  Hi Jay - My quick answer is yes, Medicaid would reimburse if you are credentialed and licensed in the state and facility where the patient is located. We\'re checking with a contact at Medicaid to verify so I\'ll get back very soon with a more official answer.
  Adam
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  jay patel posted in the Telehealth Forum: How do I get started in Telehealth? · View

  Hi Adam, does medicaid allows reimbursement when a physician licensed in Arkansas provides tele services from out of state? Thanks.
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  Adam Rule posted in the Telehealth Forum: How do I get started in Telehealth? · View

  Thanks for the share, Mary.
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  Mary posted in the Telehealth Forum: How do I get started in Telehealth? · View

  Just wanted to share a resource that may also be of assistance. www.accesstelehealth.org is a site that is targeted to the person brand new to telehealth. It provides some general information along with some frequently asked questions. I hope this is a helpful resource.

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