1、Lloyd Sirmons Executive Directorlloyd.sirmonssetrc.usProud Member of The National Consortium of Telehealth Resource CentersDisclosureThe SETRC has no relevant financial interest,arrangement,or affiliation with any organizations related to commercial products or services discussed in this program.Inf
2、ormation provided in todays talk is not to be regarded as legal advice.Todays talk is purely for informational purposes.Always consult with legal counsel.HRSA Funded Telehealth Resource Centerswww.telehealthresourcecenter.orgServices the TRCs ProvideAs a TRC we assist health care organizations,netwo
3、rks,and physicians/health providers in implementing cost-effective telehealth programs.We also assist with:Equipment selection Policy Practice Guidelines Program Development Business Models Much more!3 Things We DoAssist Technical AssistanceOutreach conferences,webinars,etc.Educate-trainingsMobile T
4、elehealth Learning CenterTRC Resourceswww.telehealthresourcecenter.orgwww.setrc.uswww.cchpca.org https:/ Youll often hear Telehealth and Telemedicine.These terms are sometimes used interchangeably.Whats the difference?Telehealth:Telehealth is an umbrella term,which includes telemedicine and other mo
5、dalities of communication.It encompasses a broader spectrum of healthcare delivery.Telemedicine:Telemedicine is direct clinical care provided from a distance using electronic communication to provide/support clinical care.Other Terms:You may hear other terms frequently used when discussing telehealt
6、h such as eHealth,mHealth,digital care,etc.We will focus on the terms“telehealth”and“telemedicine”.Modalities There are 3 primary modalities of telehealth recognized by the NCTRC:Synchronous:A term used to describe a live,interactive communication because the transmission of information among partie