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Upper Midwest TRC Virtual Telehealth Workshop
2021-04-16 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Telehealth Sustainability…Literacy, Virtual Care, and Technology
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Telehealth Rehab Is So Much More Than Just Video Visits
2021-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Learning Objectives:
1) The difference between telemedicine and video visits,
2) Why integration of telemedicine tools are important, and
3) How telemedicine integration can decrease caregiver burnout.
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Northwest Regional TRC Annual Conference 2021
2021-04-21 11:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The NRTRC is pleased to announce that registration for the 2021 Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center is now open. Presented virtually again this year, the theme is “Telehealth’s Big Bang: From Challenge to Opportunity.” Join us as we discuss, reflect, and respond with subject matter experts on the impact the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has had on telehealth. More conference information and to register…

Telehealth 101 - Intro and Q&A
2021-04-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-05-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
New to telehealth and telemedicine? Interested in a high overview of digital health in general. Learn basic definitions, applications, and technology when it comes to telehealth. Click on the link below to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yxt2EvceQPiFkVNd0N1VXg
For more information, contact Joe Schaffner: jschaffner@uams.edu.

Access And Equity In Medicaid Telehealth Policy
2021-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Telehealth has demonstrated that it has the potential to make healthcare more accessible for hard-to-reach patient populations in medically underserved communities. However, some lessons from telehealth utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic have raised concerns about access gaps for these patients. Join the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) and leading Medicaid experts on Friday, April 30, 2021 for the first webinar in our Spring webinar series, Access and Equity in Medicaid Telehealth Policy. This webinar will feature presentations from Medicaid administrators and policy staff on trends in telehealth access and equity and strategies to address these gaps.
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Medicaid Telehealth Policies For Children And Youth
2021-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Medicaid telehealth policies have historically focused on services for adult populations. However, a growing number of Medicaid programs facilitate the delivery of healthcare services to children and youth via telehealth in primary care, educational, and residential settings. Telehealth has the potential to increase access to healthcare services for younger Medicaid beneficiaries and connect them to vital preventive and routine medical care. Join the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) and leading Medicaid experts on Friday, May 7, 2021 for the second webinar in our Spring webinar series, Medicaid Telehealth Policies for Children and Youth. This webinar will feature presentations on current trends and innovations in Medicaid telehealth policy for children and youth.
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Medicaid Telehealth Policies For Seniors
2021-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an unprecedented number of telehealth policy changes within state Medicaid agencies. Many of these changes were intended impact and protect vulnerable elderly populations. While most of these changes are set to expire after the public health emergency, they have created multiple learning opportunities and policy options for policymakers to consider moving forward. Join the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) and leading Medicaid experts on Friday, May 14, 2021 for the third webinar in our Spring webinar series, Telehealth Medicaid Policies for Seniors. This webinar will bring together Medicaid officials for a panel discussion about how state programs and Medicaid agencies incorporate telehealth into their services for seniors (e.g., Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)) and other benefits for dually-enrolled for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. State Medicaid presenters will also discuss relevant policy changes during COVID-19 and how that has impacted plans for the future of telehealth and seniors in their states.
Stay tuned for more information on confirmed speakers for this webinar. This event is free and open to the public.
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HRSA Telehealth Learning Series: Licensure Compacts
2021-05-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Webinar Objectives:

Share information on HRSA programs and resources that support licensure compacts and telehealth
Provide an overview of the following licensure compacts:

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Compact
Physical Therapy (PT) Compact

Share legislative/regulatory updates regarding licensure compacts
Discuss the importance of interstate licensure compacts as a method for increasing access to care and addressing workforce shortages
Highlight examples demonstrating how expedited licensure processes have allowed health care providers extend their reach by leveraging telemedicine

Facilitator:
Dan Logsden, Manager | National Center for Interstate Compacts

Featured Speakers:
Richard Masters, JD, Special Counsel | National Center for Interstate Compacts
Marschall S. Smith, MPA, Executive Director | Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
James R. Puente, MS, MJ, CAE, Director | Nurse Licensure Compact
Janet Orwig, MBA, CAE, Associate Executive Officer for Member Services and PSYPACT Executive Director | Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
Dan Manz, Educator | Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice
Thomas ‘T.J.’ Cantwell, MPP, Administrator | Physical Therapy Compact Commission

This webinar is part of HRSA’s Telehealth Learning Webinar Series. The series’ goal is to highlight successful projects/best practices as well as resources to promote and further the use of telehealth technologies for health care delivery, education, and health information services.
For more information about the series, contact Nancy Rios at NRios@hrsa.gov.

Telemental Health & State Medicaid Policies
2021-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The importance of, and ability to, access to mental health services has increased exponentially over the course of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Medicaid agencies have seen a rapid increase in utilization for telemental health services and these services were the most common type of service during the pandemic. This makes behavioral health services via telehealth a promising area of post-PHE telehealth policy. Join the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) and leading Medicaid experts on Friday, May 21, 2021 for the fourth webinar in our Spring webinar series, Telemental Health State Medicaid Policies. This webinar will bring together Medicaid officials for a panel discussion on innovative strategies to incorporate telehealth into Medicaid behavioral health services and programs. State Medicaid presenters will also discuss relevant policy changes during COVID-19 and how that has impacted plans for the future of telemental health in their states.
Stay tuned for more information on confirmed speakers for this webinar. This event is free and open to the public.
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