Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) brings practical frontline research and insights to readers, and spotlights the economic impact of digital health innovations advancing value based care. The journal bridges research excellence with real world implementation – on topics that matter to clinicians. Editors invite you to submit your research, reviews, and opinions. Next Submission Deadline: May 1, 2024. Content is fully open access with no restrictions. Click here to peruse the full issue.

>>>New Research

Telehealth Experiences of Autonomic Dysfunction and Parkinson's Disease Patients
Sachin Vallamkonda, BA, Leah Gorfinkel, BS, Anna Hohler, MD
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Ensuring safety and efficacy in telemedicine as an expanding modality is important. Current literature finds high satisfaction, benefitted physical and emotional health, and desired feasibility amongst PD patients. While results are promising, there still exists a dearth of literature describing the experiences of autonomic dysfunction patients as a whole, including qualitative data in analysis of care experiences.

Twenty-five patients with either autonomic dysfunction or PD diagnoses who successfully completed the questionnaire were included. Over 80% of participants were confidently able to access medical appointments and providers via telehealth services. Conversely, 68% did not agree that telehealth appointments were accessible during impacted internet connection. Notably, 76% experienced improved care access to care and also had their needs met from telehealth. Among open responses, 43% highlighted how physical barriers and distance hindered in-person attendance.

Is telehealth the answer for all patient populations? Authors state this modality still proves inadequate during limited internet connection and for those with impacted fine motor skills. While telehealth holds promising utility for autonomic dysfunction and PD patients’ care, continued study into furthering accessibility for patients of all abilities and technological constraints is still warranted. Read the complete open access article at https://doi.org/10.30953/thmt.v9.461

For complete details, view the fully open access article at https://doi.org/10.30953/thmt.v9.461

THMT Cited by World Health Organization (WHO)

Since 2016, THMT is the first journal to bring healthcare full circle with a focus on the economic impact of the specialty to both patient and health systems around the globe.  Congratulations to founding editor and lead author, Bryan T. Arkwright, MHA, Founder, Cromford Health, USA , for the WHO citations in the recently published Telehealth quality of care tool (TQoCT).

Authors present successful telehealth business models and the financial details of telehealth programs, initiatives, and companies central to program viability and sustainability.  It is imperative organizations carefully navigate the regulatory, financial, operational, and technical aspects impacting, the financial health of telehealth programs. The objective of this article is to define and articulate the financial variables and business models and provide insights and information to assist organizations in navigating the nuances of telehealth financial modeling, monitoring, and management. Congratulations authors!

Submit your original research reviews, technical reports, case use, pilot, editorial, or blog to THMT. Deadline for Next Issue: May 1, 2024.
 

Rebel Patients and Caregivers Podcast – Part 1

Inspiring patients are taking their power back creating solutions and setting new standards for what’s possible in health and outcomes. Join speakers to learn 
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Speakers
Susannah Fox, Author, Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care
Sarah Bell, RN, MSN, MHA, Vice President, Product and Clinical Evaluation, Biofourmis, USA  
Matthew Sakumoto, MD, CMIO, Sutter West Bay Region, and Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF, USA

General Call for Manuscripts

Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) publishes work on a bi-monthly schedule. Te next deadline is May 1, 2024

View THMT’s Research Article Compendium HERE. 

ATA Webinar featuring THMT Brazil Regional Editor

Keeping up to date with telehealth around the globe? Catch Telehealth and Medicine Today peer reviewed journal LATAM Regional Editor Dr. Jefferson G Fernandes on American Telemedicine Association webinar presenting details on Brazil’s telehealth system, governance, and more.

To understand the challenges and opportunities, view the webinar at:

https://www.americantelemed.org/resources/overcoming-telehealth-challenges-the-brazilian-experience/ 

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Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) open access international peer reviewed journal examines the value of telehealth and clinical automation, its use and scalable developments, clinical informatics, business process guidance, immersive patient experiences, market research, and the economic impact of digital health innovations in advancing value based care across the care continuum. Original research articles and reviews feature perspectives from multiple disciplines including medicine, technology, policy, economic, education, and social impact. Authors are encouraged to submit outcomes data to demonstrate real world cost efficiencies to enhance affordable, accessible, quality care through virtual and digital treatment modalities. 

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