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Published: Wed, 08/18/21

COVID-19 has changed both the trajectory of telehealth and healthcare blueprint in the U.S. The July 2021 issue of Telehealth and Medicine Today (TMT) presents readers with a level set for Year 1 of the COVID-19 pandemic to understand the needs of the evolving health sector in the U.S.

In an industry sweeping the nation in search of better care and better health policies for both physicians and patients, TMT brings you the most current insights to build knowledge and consensus for value based virtual care delivery services. Don’t miss TMT’s breakthrough articles. Click on a link below, and get up to speed today!

Original Research Articles

COVID-19 Telehealth Impact Study: Exploring One Year of Telehealth Experimentation

This study characterizes the widespread implementation of telehealth during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic providing insights for positioning telehealth as we enter a stage of “new normal” care delivery in the U.S. The study uses two billion healthcare claims and surveys from providers and patients to inform healthcare leaders. The study was conducted by the COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition.

Maximizing VA Remote Patient Monitoring During the COVID-19 Response

The Office of Connected Care’s enterprise-wide RPM – HT business, clinical, and technical infrastructure enabled VHA to enter the COVID-19 public health emergency well-positioned for the rapid deployment and growth of at-home and mobile monitoring. As the COVID-19 emergency made at-home management of veterans increasingly important, the national RPM – HT program successfully adapted its practices to meet veteran, caregiver, and staff needs.

Healthcare Professionals and Telehealth Usability During COVID-19

The extensive study aims to examine health professionals’ telehealth usability during COVID-19 in Florida. The findings from this study indicate that the health professionals’ telehealth usability is related to age, gender, and the change of telehealth usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. While pandemics represent only one possible impetus for the healthcare system to quickly switch to telehealth platforms, each profession should consider providing adequate resources to accommodate the need for change.

Identification of Gaps in Graduate Medical Education Telehealth Training

The AAMC has recently developed a set of core competencies around telehealth for medical students that can be modified to fit the need of the GME specialty in which the trainee completes residency or fellowship. Offering six core competencies that should be used as baseline, authors suggest building the curricula should occur with collaborating organizations such as the ACGME, AAMC, regional Telehealth Resource and Assistance Centers (TRACs) and existing centers of excellence for telehealth training with the goal of improving care and outcomes using telehealth in all specialties.

Reducing Unnecessary Antibiotic Treatment for Acute Bronchitis Using Virtual Primary Care

The study reviews a novel combination of machine learning with a physician-led virtual platform and smartphone interface that exceeds published benchmarks for the avoidance of antibiotics in the treatment of bronchitis.

The expanding divide between videoconferencing and enterprise-grade virtual care platforms for health systems

Editorial on the expanding enterprise-grade virtual care platforms for health systems. Leveraging a digital platform to support both acute and longitudinal healthcare needs exist in the market. Healthcare leaders must invest time in creating new practice flows. The first step is looking at the needs of the patient through the lens of a consumer.

TMT “Unscripted” Podcast

“COVID-19 Telehealth Impact Study, Exploring One Year of Telehealth Experimentation”

Hear perspectives on research findings and new MITRE Corporation National Strategy for Digital Health in the U.S. from leading clinicians Dr. Francis R. Campion, Principal Digital Health Analyst, The MITRE Corporation and Dr. Steve Ommen, Medical Director, Digital Products & Product/Platform Strategy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN

Moderator: Tory Cenaj, Founder and Publisher of Telehealth and Medicine Today.

Click here to listen to the discussion.

Measuring the Early Impact of COVID-19 for Future Market and Policy Corrections in the United States

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To submit an original research manuscript visit:

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Deadline for November TMT submissions: October 1, 2021.

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Telehealth and Medicine Today (TMT) is a gold open access international peer reviewed journal examining the value of telehealth and clinical automation, its use and scalable developments, business process guidance, market research and the economic impact of digital health innovations in an evolving health technology sector. Articles feature original research, pilot studies, case use, best practices and perspectives from multidisciplinary stakeholders. Authors are encouraged to submit outcomes data for cost efficiencies realized in health system(s), patient populations or clinical practices in a value based system. A world-class review board includes constructive commentary through rapid and rigorous peer review. TMT timestamps article provenance on the blockchain.

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