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On this special edition episode, Shikha Jain, MD, with Physicianary's Hansa Bhargava, MD, and Mend the Gap's Dagny Zhu, MD, discuss the evolution of empowering yourself and others and advocacy with a panel of guests.  •    Intro 1:01 •    What does it mean to empower women in medicine, and what are the ways that we can really empower others to achieve the things that they may not see for themselves?  2:39 •    What are some ways in which you have empowered or hope to empower women in medicine? Are there tips or skills that have worked well?  5:43 •    How have you been empowered by others, or have helped others find their voices?  8:38 •    Do you agree that the conversation is changing toward a cultural shift in empowerment for women in health care? 13:53 •    What are some challenges facing advocacy and empowerment? What do you do when your advocacy work is not being received or it is a struggle to speak up for someone?  18:40 •    Emphasizing the importance of communication in advocacy work. 24:00 •    Intro to Physicianary's part 3 on physician burnout and work-life balance. 24:16 •    Thanks for listening 25:00 Vineet Arora, MD, MAPP (NAM), is a Herbert T. Abelson professor of medicine, vice dean of education in the biological sciences division and dean for medical education at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She is also an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. She is a founding member of the 501c3 Women of Impact and advisor to the Women in Medicine Summit. Jennifer Bepple, MD, MMCi, is a double board-certified physician in urology and informatics. She is a member of the American Telemedicine Association, American Urologic Association and American Medical Informatics Association and holds a certification from the American Board of Telehealth and the American Board of AI in Medicine. Hansa Bhargava, MD, is Healio's chief clinical strategy and innovation officer. Listen to her Healio podcast, Physicianary. Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, is a board-certified hematology and oncology physician. She is a tenured associate professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology, the director of communication strategies in medicine and the associate director of oncology communication & digital innovation at the University of Illinois Cancer Center in Chicago.  Mara Schenker, MD, FACS, FAOA, is an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Grady Memorial Hospital. She is double board certified in orthopedic surgery and clinical informatics. She serves as the chief of orthopedics and associate chief medical information officer.  She is an associate professor of orthopedics at Emory University School of Medicine. She serves on multiple boards for medical and digital technology advisory and sits on major national committees for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AAMC, American College of Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Dagny Zhu, MD, is a cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon and medical director and partner at NVISION Eye Centers in Rowland Heights, CA. She can be reached on X @DZEyeMD. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Jain at oncologyoverdrive@healio.com. Follow Healio on X and LinkedIn: @HemOncToday and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemonctoday/. Follow Dr. Jain on X: @ShikhaJainMD.  Disclosures: The hosts and guest report no relevant financial disclosures.

On this special edition episode, Dagny Zhu, MD, with Oncology Overdrive's Shikha Jain, MD, and Physicianary's Hansa Bhargava, MD, discuss leadership in medicine and the importance of mentorship with a panel of guests. Intro 0:28 Meet the panel 2:00 Vineet Arora, MD 2:12 Jennifer Bepple, MD 2:29 Mara Schenker, MD, FACS 2:55 In this episode 3:21 How did you become the leader that you are today? And what is your advice for young physicians who want to find themselves in your position one day? 3:27 Were you always “leadership material” or was it something you developed over time? 10:26 How has mentorship improved your outlook on your career? And what is your advice on finding a good mentor? 12:33 What are some quick, easy tips to finding a mentor? 23:07 Thanks 25:38 Join us for part two on Oncology Overdrive 25:41 Vineet Arora, MD, MAPP (NAM), is a Herbert T. Abelson professor of medicine, vice dean of education in the biological sciences division and dean for medical education at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She is also an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. She is a founding member of the 501c3 Women of Impact and advisor to the Women in Medicine Summit. Jennifer Bepple, MD, MMCi, is a double board-certified physician in urology and informatics. She is a member of the American Telemedicine Association, American Urologic Association and American Medical Informatics Association and holds a certification from the American Board of Telehealth and the American Board of AI in Medicine. Hansa Bhargava, MD, is Healio's chief clinical strategy and innovation officer. Listen to her Healio podcast, Physicianary. Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, is a board-certified hematology and oncology physician. She is a tenured associate professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology, the director of communication strategies in medicine and the associate director of oncology communication & digital innovation at the University of Illinois Cancer Center in Chicago. Listen to her Healio podcast, Oncology Overdrive. Mara Schenker, MD, FACS, FAOA, is an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Grady Memorial Hospital. She is double board certified in orthopedic surgery and clinical informatics. She serves as the chief of orthopedics and associate chief medical information officer.  She is an associate professor of orthopedics at Emory University School of Medicine. She serves on multiple boards for medical and digital technology advisory and sits on major national committees for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AAMC, American College of Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Dagny Zhu, MD, is a cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon and medical director and partner at NVISION Eye Centers in Rowland Heights, CA. She can be reached on X (formerly Twitter) @DZEyeMD. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to podcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN. Disclosures: The hosts and guest report no relevant financial disclosures.

Kristi Henderson is a healthcare leader, digital health pioneer, and clinician who advanced from a practicing nurse practitioner to CEO and is recognized as an industry thought leader for technology-forward healthcare companies. She has a proven track record of optimizing and executing profitable growth strategies, driving strong business operations, and leading differentiated clinical products and services. She is a cultivator of high-performing teams with a keen understanding of drivers of growth, profitability, and equity value creation, who also fosters a civic-minded culture resulting in a high level of collaboration and commitment. She is experienced in leading and scaling high-growth companies and owning & driving P&L results in geographically dispersed, multi-state, multi-site businesses. She boasts health leadership experience in academic and national nonprofit health systems as well as big tech and public pay/provider organizations, including two Fortune 5 companies.  She is the CEO of Confluent Health, a national value-based musculoskeletal health company, where she is responsible for expanding their nationwide services through the growth of community-based physical therapy clinics, workplace services, and virtual/digital solutions using the highest skilled therapists and innovative clinical pathways that optimize the latest in personalization and technology. ​ She was most recently the CEO of MedExpress and Optum Virtual Medical Group at United Health Group with former leadership roles at Amazon, Ascension Health, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has a proven track record of delivering successful programs at scale that improve health and save money. She is known for her ability to execute and sustain these models in advance of them becoming an industry standard as evidenced by her first launch of a telehealth program in 2003 which is recognized as one of only two of HRSA's Centers of Excellence. She is the immediate past chair for the American Telemedicine Association. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and remains active in healthcare education providing guest presentations and serving as an adjunct faculty member. She is an honorary Dean at the University of Washington School of Nursing and an adjunct faculty member in Population Health at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas-Austin.She has testified before multiple U.S. Senate committees and given numerous presentations across the country, including a TEDx talk, to advance telehealth policy and share innovative new models of care. A few of her other leadership roles include service as an executive board member for the Association of American Medical Colleges Telehealth Committee, advisor for the National Quality Forum's telehealth committee and co-chair of the Telehealth Committee for the American Nurses Association. Henderson received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she was recognized as the 2019 Distinguished Alumna from the School of Nursing. She maintains national certification as a family and acute care nurse practitioner.

Geeta "Dr.G" Nayyar, MD, MBA is a globally recognized healthcare technology leader steering the industry toward a new era. Dr. G leverages new innovations, including artificial intelligence, to achieve previously unimaginable health and business outcomes.  Dr. G is also an author and serves on the board of the American Telemedicine Association. Her best-selling book "Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's Misinformation Illness" takes a post-pandemic look at the rise of medical misinformation in the digital age. Throughout the book, she shows how healthcare organizations can apply emerging technologies to improve health literacy and advance strategic business goals. In our conversation, Dr. G pulls back the curtain of misinformation guiding us to where we need to look to get good health guidance.https://www.drgeetanayyar.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Geeta "Dr.G" Nayyar, MD, MBA is a globally recognized healthcare technology leader steering the industry toward a new era. Dr. G leverages new innovations, including artificial intelligence, to achieve previously unimaginable health and business outcomes.  Dr. G is also an author and serves on the board of the American Telemedicine Association. Her best-selling book "Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's Misinformation Illness" takes a post-pandemic look at the rise of medical misinformation in the digital age. Throughout the book, she shows how healthcare organizations can apply emerging technologies to improve health literacy and advance strategic business goals. In our conversation, Dr. G pulls back the curtain of misinformation guiding us to where we need to look to get good health guidance. https://www.drgeetanayyar.com 

HealthLeaders Innovation and Technology Editor Eric Wicklund chats with Nate Lacktman, Foley & Lardner's digital health expert, about all things telehealth in advance of the American Telemedicine Association's annual meeting in Phoenix.

After a 217 day hiatus, Jim Joyce and I have returned to the "airwaves" with the #TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy" podcast. First and foremost we hope you stick around for our #AI Generated jingle for the pod (there are 2 takes), hear our key themes for Season 15 and us rewinding back the last 6 months. No guest today as we didn't want to share the virtual stage as we each had a lot to say after being quiet for 6 months:

Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the American Telemedicine Association, warns that the end of Telehealth care could be on the horizon. Learn why and what needs to be done to extend the life of Telehealth. Also, a revolutionary cure for sickle cell disease has been approved by the FDA. Patients Rising Podcast: Telehealth Extension American Telemedicine Association Website NBC News Article: FDA approves cure for sickle cell disease, the first treatment to use gene-editing tool CRISPR  

Is telehealth here to stay? That's the big question! Both providers and patients have benefited from the increase in telehealth practices born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has allowed high-risk patients to have access to their healthcare provider without having to risk going into a doctor's office, and providers say that telehealth has given them the opportunity to see the patient's environment and family, which allows them to take those factors into consideration when formulating a treatment plan. This week, were joined by Kyle Zebley, the Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the American Telemedicine Association. Kyle shares a policy update and what to expect for the future of telehealth.  Also, we discuss a potential merger between two major insurance players.    Need help? The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at the Patients Rising Helpline. Have a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent? Drop us a line: podcast@patientsrising.org The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising, nor do the views and opinions stated on this show reflect the opinions of a guest's current or previous employers.  

Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of the American Telemedicine Association, explains the benefits of telehealth; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, explains what ASTHO members should know about the pending government shutdown; ASTHO has resources on healthy aging available; and ASTHO has resources on cardiovascular disease for World Heart Day.    American Telemedicine Association: Telehealth Awareness Week The White House: Agency Contingency Plans ASTHO Webpage: Healthy Aging and Brain Health ASTHO Webpage: Heart Disease And Stroke  

Hosts Gil Bashe and Gregg Masters MPH welcome Dr. Greeta Nayyar is the former Chief Medical officer at Salesforce. She's a rheumatologist and nationally-recognized leader in health IT, bridging the divide between clinical medicine, business, and digital health. As a Board Member of the American Telemedicine Association and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Alumni Association, she helps steer decision-making at some of the nation's most influential medical organizations. Her work and expertise have earned her appearances on CNN, and PBS, and she is regularly featured on CNBC and Yahoo Finance. She is the author of the book “Dead Wrong,” with a fall 2023 release date, which diagnoses medicine's information illness through rich stories and insights derived from the boardroom. She makes the case that building trust and health literacy at scale requires healthcare leaders to take responsibility for the problems and their solutions.https://drgeetanayyar.com/about/ To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Misinformation has always plagued healthcare, but it's gotten worse recently.  Dr. Geeta Nayyar (author, Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's Misinformation Illness) joins the show discuss the impact of healthcare's misinformation problem and what steps can be taken to treat it.ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy.ABOUT GEETA NAYYAR, MD, MBAGeeta is the former Chief Medical officer at Salesforce. She's a rheumatologist and nationally-recognized leader in health IT, bridging the divide between clinical medicine, business, and digital health. As a Board Member of the American Telemedicine Association and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Alumni Association, she helps steer decision-making at some of the nation's most influential medical organizations.  Her work and expertise have earned her appearances on CNN, and PBS, and she is regularly featured on CNBC and Yahoo Finance.She is the author of the book “Dead Wrong,” available everywhere October 17th 2023.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedIn#healthcare #healthinsurance #healthinformation #medicine  #healthcarepolicy #healthcarebusiness  #digitalhealthCareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media

Join us this week as we welcome Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association- Anne Mond Johnson is the CEO of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), which aims to make telehealth a regular modality of healthcare.- The ATA has been pivotal in advocating for federal waivers to extend telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.- Before the pandemic, various regulations and limitations restricted telehealth adoption.- The ATA focuses on turning temporary waivers into permanent changes.- Telehealth can play a role in addressing healthcare disparities by reaching underserved communities.- Building trust with local communities is crucial for the successful adoption of telehealth services.“AmplifyMD immediately connects medical facilities to a large network of physicians in all of the most essential specialties, including Neurology, Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology and Heme/Onc.” Their mission is access, by becoming the definitive specialty care platform that connects every medical facility to the specialty care they need to improve patient outcomes. - https://amplifymd.com/Learn more about The ATA: https://www.americantelemed.org/Follow The Seamless Connection: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-seamless-connection

Jay H. Sanders, M.D. is President and CEO of The Global Telemedicine Group, Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Adjunct), and a Founding Board Member of the American Telemedicine Association. Dr. Sanders has spent the majority of his professional career involved in teaching, patient care and health care research. He has spent over 50 years in the development and implementation of telecommunications and information technologies as a means of addressing the problems relating to quality, cost and access to care that now plague our health care system. Dr. Sanders was involved in the first statewide telemedicine program in the country and in coordination with Georgia Tech, provided the first Tele-homecare technology application in the United States named the “Electronic House Call.”Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

About Ron Emerson:Ron Emerson RN BSN is the Global Healthcare Lead at Zoom. He is a former member of the board of Directors for the American Telemedicine Association and Chair of the Industry Council. He has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry having worked on several Telemedicine programs in 46 countries. He is recognized as a thought leader in  Telehealth,  having developed a variety of innovative telehealth applications, and consulted on telehealth deployments worldwide. He also held the position of Executive Director for a large telemedicine operation in the United States, where he was responsible for the efficient provision of services to 350 sites. Mr. Emerson was the previous recipient of the American Telemedicine Association Industry Council Award for his leadership in the advancement of Telehealth. Things You'll Learn:From 1960 to 2010, the cost of healthcare in the United States increased five times the gross domestic product.Zoom grew from 10 million daily participants to 300 million in three years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, becoming the market share leader in the US for telemedicine.In 2020 there were about 450 million telemedicine visits in the United States. During 2020, the largest centers of care held up to 90% of their visits virtually, which many patients came to like and still choose nowadays.Zoom holds an annual conference called Zoomtopia, where they bring together thought leaders and announce big announcements.A hospital's revenue comes in whenever a patient walks through their doors, a concept that is the basis of most incentivization systems around health systems. Resources:Connect with and follow Ron Emerson on LinkedIn.Follow Zoom on LinkedIn.Check Out the Zoom Healthcare Website.Explore Zoom's additional features like Zoom Phone, Zoom Webinars, Zoom IQ for Sales, Zoom Events,  and Zoom Contact Center.

Our Guest: Ann Mond Johnson, CEO at American Telemedicine AssociationWhat you'll get out of this episode: Her background ATA's 30th Anniversary and the significance The current telehealth landscapeHow the healthcare environment has evolved over the past few years What to expect at ATA 2023 Our sponsor for this episode is Sage Growth PartnersSage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. For more information, please go to www.sage-growth.com & follow Sage Growth Partners on social media - @sagegrowthpartnersTo learn more about ATA please use the links below:- Website - LinkedInAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Hosts Gil Bashe and Gregg Masters welcome Ann Mond Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, American Telemedicine Assocation (ATA). They dicuss the impact of the pandemic on adoption of 'omni-channel (virtual) delivery models' including remote patient monitoring, digital health tools and the provision of virtual care. Ann joined ATA as CEO in 2018. Her experience includes building, launching and leading client driven companies that have been innovators in healthcare technology and data to support consumers using healthcare. Prior to joining the ATA, Ann served as CEO of Zest Health, a technology-enabled service; as Board Chair and Advisor to ConnectedHealth, a leading provider of private insurance exchanges; and as co-founder and CEO of Subimo, a pioneer in healthcare cost and quality decision support tools for consumers. Ann began her career in healthcare data and information as Senior Vice President at Sachs Group (now part of IBM Watson/Truven Health). She also worked at a multi-hospital system in Minneapolis which is now part of Allina. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this Wednesday's #TheShot of #DigitalHealth therapy, Jim Joyce and I had the pleasure of spending time with the one and only Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association.. So many topics, so little time:

Host Tom Foley invites Nathaniel Lacktman: Chair of Telemedicine and Digital Health Team at Foley & Lardner; and a current Board Member at American Telemedicine Association. They discuss the new 2023 Fee Schedule and what's on the regulatory watch list. And they end with thoughts on the recent HLTH conference and the upcoming ATA Edge conference. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Dr. Michelle Segar's translational research is widely recognized as relevant and practical. She is an advisor to World Health Organization, was named inaugural chair of the United States National Physical Activity Plan's Communication Committee, an adviser to the Department of Health and Human Services, a speaker for the World Health Organization, and former director of the University of Michigan's Sports, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center.Michelle's perspective is uniquely comprehensive – For her entire career she has combined academic research with real-world health coaching to pioneer methods that create sustainable healthy behavior change, and which have been adopted to boost patient health, employee health and well-being, and gym membership retention. Her first book, NO SWEAT! is used as a core text in training professionals in health coaching and patient counseling. Michelle's interdisciplinary training includes a doctorate in Psychology (PhD), a master's degree in Health Behavior/Health Education (MPH), a master's degree in Kinesiology (MS) and fellowships in translational research and health care policy from UM.Michelle translates key science into sticky concepts, fun graphics, and consumer-friendly tools to produce sustainable change in the real world. She cares deeply about helping professionals and organizations learn how to apply and scale high-impact research into pragmatic products and services. She speaks and consults with organizations including Kaiser Permanente, Walmart, American Telemedicine Association, Business Group on Health, Anytime Fitness, Adidas, Google, The Permanente Medical Group, and The University of Vermont Health Network. Recently, she has advised companies designing AI and other digital and coaching approaches for patient and consumer health. A sought-after speaker and trainer, Michelle is frequently interviewed in major media outlets like The New York Times, NPR, Prevention, Fast Company, Self, Real Simple, Women's Health, CNN, Newsy, and The Wall Street Journal. Her new book, THE JOY CHOICE (April 2022), showcases the exciting new science and method for breaking down all-or-nothing thinking and cultivating the in-the-moment decisions that support self-care, health, and well-being. https://michellesegar.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 36 Interview with Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association and Executive Director, ATA Action In this episode you'll be hearing from the first policy expert we've had on our show and we don't think we could have brought you a better one!  It is important for us to emphasize this interview would not have been possible without the great coordinated cooperation from Gina Cella Senior VP of Strategic Connections and Ann Mond Johnson CEO of the ATA, so we want to thank them both here as well along with all the great work their team does every day to support this common mission of advancing telehealth.  We've learned lessons through the pandemic of telehealth's ability to bridge care gaps, improve care coordination and fill healthcare workforce shortages. With all that now known, virtual care delivery could still be in danger of heading over the “telehealth cliff” without permanent policy changes and action as Kyle explains it well in this episode. Mike and I both believe strongly the impact of policy changes will be a critical piece in shaping future delivery of rehabilitative stroke care and recovery into the home with improved outcomes. So let's dive in, listen and learn more from Kyle! Meet Our Guest Kyle Zebley is Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and Executive Director of ATA Action.  For those not familiar with the American Telemedicine Association…The ATA is the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, and is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling a wider reach and more access to care for more people. Kyle's BioSketch Previously, Kyle was the Chief of Staff in the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). He collaborated with senior leadership from HHS, the White House and other cabinet departments to develop, advise, and promote U.S. global health policy, including in such policy areas as drug pricing, medical devices, global health security, and non-communicable diseases.  Prior to HHS, he worked in Congress as a Legislative Director, leading a legislative team in developing policy and drafting legislation, particularly on matters concerning the House Committee on Ways and Means, the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  Kyle started his career in Washington, D.C.where he worked on campaign strategies for clients running for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, state governor and state legislatures.  Kyle is a sought-after policy expert and is frequently quoted in major media coverage on the topic of telehealth, including the Associated Press, Bloomberg, Kaiser Health News, Modern Healthcare, NPR, and Roll Call. In January 2022, Kyle was named by Politico as one of the “Four Washington players poised to shape digital health in 2022”. Show Mentions and Resources: American Telemedicine Association (ATA)   ATA Action Press Release  PHE Renewal Determination APTA  Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau, connect at JAKEEZo on Soundcloud @user-257386777. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Thank you Caroline! Until next time, be sure to give the show a like and share, +follow and connect with us on social or contact us to be a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Web: https://www.know-stroke.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowStroke_Pod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/knowstrokeorg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowstroke/ Watch All Episodes of the Know Stroke Podcast on YouTube Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowstrokepodcast/

What you'll get out of this episodeCarrie talks with American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Vice President of Public Policy Kyle Zebley about how upcoming laws and policies will impact the future of virtual care.Listen to Discover: What the significance of the new bill, H.R. 4040, that was recently passed by the US House of Representatives, is and its chances of being signed into law What this new bill left out with respect to priorities within the telehealth stakeholder community How the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule could shape virtual care in 2023 What kind of movement we're seeing in all 50 states around telehealth and virtual care policy About Our GuestKyle Zebley is Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and Executive Director of ATA Action. He is working with and on behalf of ATA and ATA Action members and like-minded organizations to eliminate barriers to the expansion of telehealth and ensure patients, providers, and payers can realize the benefits of virtual care.Previously, Kyle was the Chief of Staff in the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). He collaborated with senior leadership from HHS, the White House and other cabinet departments to develop, advise, and promote U.S. global health policy, including in such policy areas as drug pricing, medical devices, global health security, and non-communicable diseases. Prior to HHS, he worked in Congress as a Legislative Director, leading a legislative team in developing policy and drafting legislation, particularly on matters concerning the House Committee on Ways and Means, the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Kyle started his career in Washington, D.C. as a Research Assistant at Public Opinion Strategies, where he worked on campaign strategies for clients running for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, state governor and state legislatures. Kyle is a sought-after policy expert and is frequently quoted in major media coverage on the topic of telehealth, including the Associated Press, Bloomberg, Kaiser Health News, Modern Healthcare, NPR, and Roll Call. In January 2022, Kyle was named by Politico as one of the “Four Washington players poised to shape digital health in 2022”.About the American Telemedicine AssociationAs the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, the ATA is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people.Additional Resources The American Telemedicine Association: “Telehealth. Is. Health. ATA is working to transform health and care through enhanced, efficient delivery.” ATA Action: “ATA Action, the ATA's affiliated trade organization, is our proactive response to the need for expanded advocacy in 2022 and the years to come. “ Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn Join the ConversationAre you a healthcare innovator? Tell us what topics and people you'd like us to cover in future episodes:Decoding Healthcare Innovation on LinkedInDecoding Healthcare on TwitterFollow our daily updates on LinkedIn:CarrieRebeccaAbout Your HostsCarrie Nixon and Rebecca Gwilt are partners at Nixon Gwilt Law, a healthcare innovation law firm exclusively serving Providers, Digital Health Companies, and Life Science Businesses seeking to transform the way we receive and experience healthcare. Find out more at NixonGwiltLaw.com.

The CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, Ann Mond Johnson, discusses the ATA's CEO Advisory Group on Using Telehealth to Eliminate Disparities and Inequities, and digs deep into various telehealth topics.

The BIG takeaway from ATA's Annual Meeting is best bottom-lined by ATA's big boss, CEO Ann Mond Johnson, in this interview: “From an overall perspective, we just don't want to go over that ‘telehealth cliff.'” ATA, the re-branded American Telemedicine Association, has not only evolved along with virtual care through the pandemic, but has also been critical in redefining telehealth as modality for healthcare and re-framing access to it as a bipartisan issue that everyone in DC can get behind. Ann talks through the high-level changes she's witnessed for telehealth adoption over the past two years and gives us her predictions for what's going to happen next – particularly when it comes to the business of virtual care, consumer demand, and, most importantly, regulations and reimbursement. Lots happening thanks to ATA's new affiliated trade organization, ATA Action, which is lobbying to ensure that the waivers that enabled the acceleration of telehealth during the Covid-19 public health emergency become permanent. The time is NOW for health tech co's to get involved! Tune in to find out how. Jessica DaMassa, the emerging ‘It girl' of health tech interviewing, chats it up with the ‘who's who' of the health tech and healthcare innovation set on 'WTF Health - What's the Future, Health?' Catch 100's of interviews with leading health tech startups and the VC investors, health insurance companies, big pharma co's, and hospital systems helping bring their new ideas into the healthcare establishment. From AI and Big Data to digital health, virtual care, telehealth, digital therapeutics, payment model innovation, and investing, Jessica helps you spot the trends and figure out what's next.

Amwell's ($AMWL) President and co-CEO Roy Schoenberg called it early when he predicted pre-Covid that there would be a paradigm shift for telehealth that would take the technology from “healthcare product” to “healthcare infrastructure.” Now he's back as (in my opinion) the best kind of market analyst to give us a new high-level take on where telehealth is headed next, how its customers' demands have changed, and how the public market's understanding of this technology and its utility in healthcare is starting to evolve. The bottom line: Telehealth as infrastructure is just the tip of the iceberg. As Roy puts it, “The organizations that we work with now understand that distributing healthcare over technology is part of their future.” And whether it's payers, health systems, private practices, or even Medicare, the seismic shift Roy sees now is that instead of looking at telehealth as a way to do their old business using new channels, the new channels are being looked at as an opportunity for healthcare organizations to completely remake their old business models. “Technology,” he says, “is being considered a change agent for how healthcare is actually arriving at the hands of its patients.” So much more ground covered in this big telehealth trends conversation – it's the PERFECT watch for the week before the American Telemedicine Association's Annual conference. In addition to an update on the roll-out of Amwell's new platform Converge (2/3 of the way there) and the integration of its latest acquisitions SilverCloud Health and Conversa Health, you're going to want to listen in to our little gossip sess about telehealth policy and reimbursement at 17:45 AND our talk about the health tech investment market of privately and publicly traded companies that starts at the 20-minute mark.

Take a walk down memory lane of the history of telemedicine with the noted “father of telemedicine,” Dr. Jay Sanders. In this really fun episode, we learn about the early days of telemedicine, the skeptics and various authoritarians of the day who wanted in on the act. A must listen with this renowned doctor, technologist and visionary!More on Jay: Jay H. Sanders, M.D., is the CEO of The Global Telemedicine Group, Professor of Medicine (Adjunct) at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a Founding Board Member and President Emeritus of the American Telemedicine Association. Known to many as the "Father of Telemedicine," he developed the first statewide telemedicine system; the first Correctional telemedicine program; the first tele-homecare technology, called "The Electronic House Call"; and the first telemedicine kiosk. His consulting activities have included NASA, DOD, HHS, the FCC, State Governments, WHO, and multiple academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies.To help Ukraine, Red Cross: https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/europe-central-asia/ukraine Music Credits:I Need You by LiQWYDOfficial Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8ioaRUlh2gWe Got Something by LiQWYDOfficial Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOKHBHPf20Q 

Featured Guest: Ann Mond Johnson CEO at American Telemedicine Association.   She is a digital innovator to make the healthcare experience better for consumers. They also talk about the upcoming LIVE event at ATA conference on May 1st -3rd in Boston. 

Dr. Jennifer Bepple is a board-certified general urologist. She is passionate about improving access to high quality care and develops patient-centered digital health solutions to bridge the gap between technology and healthcare. Jennifer's expertise in digital health includes the development of a national telehealth program and virtual specialty clinics. Her combined clinical and technical background make her ideal for scaling digital health solutions. Jennifer completed medical school and residency training at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and was in private practice until 2021. She is now pursuing a Master of Management in Clinical Informatics from Duke University and is in the inaugural class of telehealth fellows with Doximity. Jennifer is also consulting in real world evidence and other digital health efforts. She is a member of the American Telemedicine Association, American Urologic Association, and American Medical Informatics Association. She has presented nationally on her digital health efforts and holds a certification from the American Board of Telehealth. She is an advocate for improving special education and enjoys taking family adventures with her three children and husband. You can reach Dr Bepple at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bepple-md/ An offer from Doximity "Thank you for listening to my feature on the podcast this week! As mentioned during our talk, all listeners can get a 1-year free trial of Doximity Dialer Pro. Simply fill out this form, and the Doximity team will send an access code. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Doximity Dialer Pro Benefits: Custom CallerID HIPAA Compliant Unlimited call minutes One-click video call For additional information on Dialer Pro, click here!" --------------------------------------------------- About FPE If you are a women physician, join us at Female Physician Entrepreneurs Group We learn and grow together https://www.facebook.com/groups/FemalePhysicianEntrepreneurs Our website-sign up for free resources https://FPEStrong.com

Dr. Jennifer Bepple is a board-certified general urologist. She is passionate about improving access to high quality care and develops patient-centered digital health solutions to bridge the gap between technology and healthcare. Jennifer's expertise in digital health includes the development of a national telehealth program and virtual specialty clinics. Her combined clinical and technical background make her ideal for scaling digital health solutions. Jennifer completed medical school and residency training at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and was in private practice until 2021. She is now pursuing a Master of Management in Clinical Informatics from Duke University and is in the inaugural class of telehealth fellows with Doximity. Jennifer is also consulting in real world evidence and other digital health efforts. She is a member of the American Telemedicine Association, American Urologic Association, and American Medical Informatics Association. She has presented nationally on her digital health efforts and holds a certification from the American Board of Telehealth. She is an advocate for improving special education and enjoys taking family adventures with her three children and husband. You can reach Dr Bepple at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bepple-md/ An offer from Doximity "Thank you for listening to my feature on the podcast this week! As mentioned during our talk, all listeners can get a 1-year free trial of Doximity Dialer Pro. Simply fill out this form, and the Doximity team will send an access code. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Doximity Dialer Pro Benefits: Custom CallerID HIPAA Compliant Unlimited call minutes One-click video call For additional information on Dialer Pro, click here!" --------------------------------------------------- About FPE If you are a women physician, join us at Female Physician Entrepreneurs Group We learn and grow together https://www.facebook.com/groups/FemalePhysicianEntrepreneurs Our website-sign up for free resources https://FPEStrong.com

Doctor's appointments from the comfort of your own home? Derm visits through a computer screen? Welcome to telemedicine. Thanks to COVID, more people have turned to telehealth for their medical needs. Now, it's a proven way to deal with all sorts of ailments. Tune in as Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, explains all things telehealth—including how it can even benefit your skin. For more science-backed skincare advice from authorities like this, be sure to visit wellconnected.murad.com for more stories.

Today, we have watches that can note when your heart rate or blood pressure is up and warn you before it becomes a critical medical emergency. This digitalization of devices-related healthcare services has grown due to increased innovation around sensors' technology and the advancement of data analytics. The benefits that come with it, have made the industry embrace it across other domains such as diagnostic and treatment.In this episode, Managing Board Member Christoph Zindel is joined by John Glaser, Executive in Residence at Harvard Medical School, and President of the American Telemedicine Association. He'll share with us his insight on the progress of digitalization in the healthcare industry as well as what needs to be done to accelerate it.In today's conversation, you'll learn about the existing digitally enabled healthcare services and the technology that has made them possible. You'll also learn about the risks that come with the digitalization of this critical service sector. Additionally, you'll hear about the obstacles that have made the sector lag behind other industries in terms of digital transformation.Some Questions Asked:What digitally-enabled healthcare services are currently available? (01:59)What are the biggest opportunities in digitalizing the healthcare sector? (06:56)What can be done to accelerate healthcare's digital transformation? (18:28)What can the healthcare industry learn from other industries in terms of digitalization? (23:21)What You'll Learn in This Episode:The impact that modern sensors are having on the medical services industry (03:57)Risks that come with the digital transformation of healthcare systems (11:50)Mistakes that are made in approaching AI algorithm development within the healthcare industry (14:11)Things that shape digital transformation (21:55)Connect with John Glaser:LinkedInConnect with our Managing Board Member, Christoph Zindel: LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Telehealth and virtual care are increasingly important tools for removing healthcare barriers such as access, quality, cost, and provider scarcities. However, scrutiny continues as we battle regulations and misconceptions in the market for telehealth and other at-home care delivery models. How do we overcome this resistance? Is it possible for telehealth to be the next generation of care delivery? Join Chris Hemphill as they guide us through a discussion with Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, about the impact of telehealth on the market. Ann provides a consumer-focused outlook on where telehealth is going. This conversation is brought to you by Actium Health in partnership with the Forum for Healthcare Strategists. For more information about our show or guests, visit hellohealthcare.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Telemedicine Association and other business groups want Congress to continue allowing telehealth services to be treated as an excepted benefit, and senior assistance company Papa raises $150 million in Series D funding.

Host Dr. Nick van Terheyden aka Dr. Nick, discusses “Avoiding the Telehealth Cliff” with Ann Wood Johnson the CEO of the American Telemedicine Association. Their discussion topics include the history of telehealth and progress prior to the pandemic and the acceleration brought on by the pandemic. What is the fate of the relaxation of policies? And the obligation of the industry to address inequity in healthcare. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play HealthcareNOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

This week, Jeremy and Jessica celebrate Telehealth Awareness Week with Kyle Zebley, Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association, who reminds us: Telehealth is health.Learn more about the work being done to protect access to telehealth at https://www.als.org/stories-news/expand-telehealth-access-permanentlyBecome an advocate and join the fight for access to telehealth at https://als.quorum.us/register/Find out more about the American Telemedicine Association at https://www.americantelemed.org/This episode is brought to you by The ALS Association in partnership with CitizenRacecar.

Welcome Back to another great episode on the Follow The Brand podcast.  I am your Host Grant McGaugh, and today, I would like to introduce you to an extraordinary individual who has been a pioneer in telehealth since the early 2000s. She has had a passion for helping patients her whole career, and she is adept at using technology to deliver a higher level of care. She is a Brand Ambassador and Change Agent in the healthcare industry and uses the Motto of Align Connect Innovate to embrace her career and business opportunities.BIO Camila Morrison's passion and dedication have led to an innovative and impactful 28-year career as a Registered Professional Nurse and Health Informatics leader with the love of developing digital health solutions, electronic health records adoption, and virtual health operations. Her passion was ignited in 2003 when she started her career in a busy New York City Hospital, New York-Presbyterian. She embraced many opportunities and expanded her reach to corporate nursing on Wall Street and Occupational Nursing at the NYC Fire Department. Venturing on to become a travel nurse, she landed in Florida. After ten years, her clinical expertise in Labor & Delivery and maternal health leadership shifted to Clinical Informatics. She was in the trenches transitioning her colleagues from pens to computer documentation and implementation at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida. For over 16 years, she incorporated her clinical knowledge into technology projects leading the charge in digital health transformation and telehealth strategy and operations.  In 2019, Camila accepted another challenge in Atlanta, GA, where she serves as Population Health leader, focused on the operations of Quality and Care Management teams' processes to impact patients with chronic and complex care in the community. With Sequent Health Physician Partners, a subsidiary of Northside Hospital, she works with payers to address health care gaps and quality initiatives to decrease health costs.Camila earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Seton Hall University and a Master of Science in Health Informatics and Management Systems at Florida International University.  Camila is the founder of CGM IT Group LLC, a start-up focused on bridging healthcare gaps with technology while increasing the potential for innovation and economic growth. The mission of CGM is to align with like-minded individuals and organizations to address healthcare concerns further, improve clinical care, educate early careerists and students in the growing field of Telehealth, Virtual, and Digital Healthcare.   Camila serves as Vice-President for the Metro-Atlanta Women of Color Empowerment Institute. This non-profit organization strives to build awareness of healthcare disparities, mentoring and uniting women of color. She is Parliamentarian of the National Association of Healthcare Executives Atlanta Chapter and a member of the American Telemedicine Association and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.  Camila married the love of her life in 2019 and has two college students, Mateo and Givanna. When asked who inspires her the most, she stated Maya Angelou because of these words. People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  Maya Angelou  Let's extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Camila Morrison on the Follow the Brand Podcast, where we are building a 5 STAR Brand that You can Follow!

Nadia de la Houssaye, partner at the Jones Walker law firm, joined us to discuss her career journey in law and telemedicine. Nadia chairs the firm's telemedicine team and is co-leader of their healthcare litigation team. She works with hospitals, health systems, providers, and start-up companies to structure and integrate telemedicine, telehealth, and digital health platforms. Her passion for the expansion and growth of telemedicine began in 1997 when she and Dr. Tom Vreeland launched one of Louisiana's first teleradiology networks. At that time, internet access was offered mainly through analog services which were incredibly slow by today's standards; she had to get a high-speed T1 line installed to be able to offer the technology. Her interest in telemedicine predated teleradiology, and in fact, her fascination with technology began when she was a young girl and watched the Apollo 11 moon landing. And then, she happened to marry a radiologist (Dr. Tom Vreeland) who wanted to start a teleradiology practice. He was the first person she met who also had the same interests as she did. Nadia recalled how back when Dr. Vreeland worked at UMC (now UHC), "there were boxes and boxes of x-rays sitting at all hospitals, not just UHC. There was a shortage of radiologists, and back then people didn't read films 24/7. There was no sense of urgency even if the patient being treated had cancer or a stroke. Today, everyone wants things done in “real-time” and people expect quick results from tests. The standard of care has evolved with the evolution of technological advances. Their teleradiology company, Nighthawk, had offices in Australia and Germany as well as the U. S., all with American trained physicians who were licensed in every state in the U. S. The company could provide 24 hour a day readings with radiologists working throughout different time zones. By the time the company went public in 2004, technology had advanced to where the transmission was almost instantaneous. Everyone recognized that with technology, better care was becoming available to patients. Nadia believes that Tom Vreeland became a spearhead in the way medicine should be practiced. They were both visionaries in the field. Technology has outpaced the regulatory climate for telemedicine. Active for the past 28 years in the American Telemedicine Association which has thousands of members, Nadia was one of about 50 original members in the group. Very few people understood what they were trying to accomplish and they were called “dreamers “  The goal was to get telemedicine accepted and thereby get providers fairly reimbursed for services rendered virtually. Nadia de la Houssaye was an original member of the American Telemedicine Association. She is still active with ATA, whose mission is to work to "advance industry adoption of telehealth and virtual care, promote responsible policy, advocate for government and market normalization, and provide education and resources to help integrate virtual care into emerging value-based delivery models." With COVID, telemedicine became necessary for the masses and has become much more widely accepted. But even prior to the pandemic, advancements in telehealth, telestroke, teleICU, and telecardiology transformed the ability for rural hospitals to have access to specialists they would not otherwise have. As an example, rural patients can now get a teleneurologist online with a software app that allows the doctor to treat as if he had the ability to put his hands on the patient. CT scans are taken at the hospital and uploaded to the teleneurologist offsite. Critical time is thereby saved for the patient. The doctors can work simultaneously and effectively while treating the patient. In Louisiana, Ochsner Health System has a tremendous telehealth platform that was implemented over 15 years ago. Today, telehealth has evolved from a rare occurrence to an accepted practice that allows ...

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An interview with Dr. Robin Zon from Michiana Hematology Oncology in Mishawaka, IN, co-chair on “Telehealth in Oncology: ASCO Standards and Practice Recommendations.” The standards address telehealth implementation, doctor-patient relationships, roles of advanced practice providers & allied health professionals, multidisciplinary cancer conferences, and teletrials. Read the standards at www.asco.org/standards. Suggest a topic for standards development at www.surveymonkey.com/r/standardssurvey.   TRANSCRIPT [MUSIC PLAYING] SPEAKER: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. [MUSIC PLAYING] BRITTANY HARVEY: Hello. And welcome to the ASCO Guidelines podcast series, brought to you by the ASCO Podcast Network. A collection of nine programs covering a range of educational and scientific content, and offering enriching insight into the world of cancer care. You can find all the shows, including this one, at podcasts.asco.org. My name is Brittany Harvey, and today I'm interviewing Dr. Robin Zon from Michiana Hematology Oncology in Mishawaka Indiana, co-chair on the telehealth and oncology ASCO standards and practice recommendations. Thank you for being here Dr. Zon. ROBIN ZON: Thank you so very much for having me here with you, to discuss this very important topic and work, which was undertaken by an expert panel of ASCO incredible volunteers and ASCO staff lead, Erin Kennedy. BRITTANY HARVEY: Great. Then first I'd like to note that ASCO takes great care in the development of its standards and ensuring that the ASCO conflict of interest policy is followed. The full conflict of interest information for the expert panel is available online with the publication of the standards in the JCO Oncology Practice. Dr. Zon, do you have any relevant disclosures that are directly related to these standards? ROBIN ZON: No. I do not have any relationships to disclose related to the subject. BRITTANY HARVEY: Thank you. Then let's get into the content of these telehealth standards. So first, can you give us a general overview of the purpose and scope of these standards for telehealth and oncology? ROBIN ZON: Well, absolutely. The service background, pre-pandemic, telehealth was utilized less than 1% of the time for oncology ambulatory visits. With of course, a subsequent rapid adoption of digital health, in response to the public health emergency. This uptake of technology intervention was then further facilitated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services increased flexibility and reimbursement for these services. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASCO published an interim policy statement on telemedicine. The signal is positions on emerging policy issues, as well as the road to recovery report, which presented ASCO's recommendations for modifying pre-pandemic policies and practices to improve high quality patient care, wherein ASCO membership identified a need for more detailed ontology based telemedicine. So these standards were created in response to this need. It is important to note that these standards include an endorsement of existing general guidelines as published by the American Medical Association Telehealth Implementation Playbook and the American Telemedicine Association's Quickstart Guide. BRITTANY HARVEY: That background and context is helpful for our listeners. So, then these standards, reading through them, they address six questions. I'd like to review the key points in each section for our listeners. So the first section, which patient should be seen via telehealth versus in-person? And what are the important implementation considerations for oncology telehealth visits? ROBIN ZON: Those are great questions Brittany. Generally speaking, patients should always have the option for in-person visits when feasible. But when appropriate infrastructure and personnel are available, telehealth visits are suitable for treatment or long term management visits, in addition to family conferences, genetic counseling, second opinion evaluations, consent form discussions for pre-research trial participation, or when care access issues exist. I would refer the audience to the bottom line box which highlights the 18 described visits, as well as the preferred in-person consultation recommendations. So from an operations standpoint, the standards include recommendations for practices to develop their own policies and procedures for these types of visits, frequency of visits, and documentation requirements for all clinical visits. Additionally, patients need to be oriented to the technology being utilized and have real time access to troubleshoot and support, if there are technology issues. The panel strongly advocated the quality of care should be equivalent to in-person visits. Thus to support this concept, the standards include, key performance indicators evaluation, policies for interventions delivered asynchronously, automated reminders, and inclusion of patients and caregivers involvement, if new technologic interventions are developed. BRITTANY HARVEY: Great. I think those specifics you outlined will be helpful both for clinicians and practices, as they implement telehealth. So then, how should the establishment of the physician-patient relationship occur within the context of telehealth and oncology. ROBIN ZON: Well, both state and federal policies permitting telemedicine to cross state lines, should include a provision requiring that the doctor patient relationship be established, prior to provision of any telemedicine services. As a reminder to the listener, the ASCO position statement, Telemedicine Cross-State Licensure, was recently approved by the board of directors and references a valid doctor-patient relationship as outlined by the American Medical Association. This includes establishment of relationship by face-to-face examination or consultation with another physician, who has an ongoing doctor-patient relationship with the patient, or meets the standards of establishing a doctor-patient relationship, if included, in clinical practice guidelines developed by a major medical specialty society. I would refer the audience then to this ASCO position statement, for a much more detailed discussion regarding this topic. Importantly, the doctor-patient relationship should include the usual up and care responsibilities, include opportunity for in-person visits at the physical location of the physician practice. BRITTANY HARVEY: Then following those recommendations for the physician-patient relationship, what is the guidance for when patients may see an advanced practice provider. ROBIN ZON: Well, the panel recommends that practices follow established standards, policies, and algorithms that govern when Advanced Practice Providers, also known as APPs, or physicians should conduct the televisit based on the disease, treatment, or decision inflection point. However, the panel advises that practices should also review and comply with state and local regulations, for advanced practice provider supervision, including on how the APPs and physicians form teams. BRITTANY HARVEY: Understood. And then further, in addition to those, what is the role of allied health professionals in oncology-specific telehealth interventions. ROBIN ZON: And just to orient the audience, when we refer to allied health professionals, we are referring to health professionals who are valued oncology team members. But they're distinct from physicians and nurses. That said, the expert panel referred to the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia, also known as COSA, tele-oncology guidelines, which provides guidance for oncology telehealth in rural and remote Australia. This evidence base was the largest for allied health professionals supportive interventions, delivered by both telephone and video conferencing. So due to the strength of the COSA evidence base, the expert panel endorses these recommendations, and refers to the utilization of telephone based support systems, computerized screening, hybrid tele-practice systems, and video conferencing, as instruments for allied services delivery. BRITTANY HARVEY: Great. And then the guidelines went into specifics regarding multidisciplinary cancer conferences. So how should discussion occur at virtual multidisciplinary cancer conferences, compared to in-person MCC meetings? ROBIN ZON: Well, as many of you know, many practices, in both academia and community settings, consider cancer conferences, which we also refer to as tumor boards, as essential for high quality patient care. Therefore, virtual cancer conferences replace these face-to-face meetings. The expert panel endorses the recommendations by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, for implementation of a virtual cancer conference. These include finalization of the agenda, one day in advance, secure video conferencing software, prioritizing complicated cases, and documentation and evaluation guidance. The expert panel also suggests that practices follow institutional guidelines, allowing the discussion to be directed by the presenter. And that there be no recording of the conference taking place without prior legal review. BRITTANY HARVEY: Once again I find those specifics will be very helpful and explicit for clinicians. So then the last question that was addressed in these standards, how can telehealth be incorporated into clinical trials in oncology? ROBIN ZON: Well, utilization of telehealth and clinical trials are recommended, as a method for increasing recruitment, while reducing patient burden. Importantly, I want to emphasize that the expert panel endorses these recommendations prevail, beyond COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. This includes consideration for a hub and spoke model for patient enlistment. As well as recommendations to facilitate the conduct of teletrials, which are modifications intended to reduce risk during the pandemic, but also results in increased accessibility, reduce costs, and our less time consuming. BRITTANY HARVEY: Thank you for reviewing all of those key statements that were highlighted in the standards. So then, in your view, Dr. Zon, what is the importance of these standards to clinicians, and how will their implementation impact clinical practice? ROBIN ZON: Well, as I mentioned earlier, telehealth was very uncommonly utilized in cancer care, prior to the pandemic. However, with the soaring use of this intervention, there was a noted gap specific to oncology standards beyond the general telehealth guidance. These standards, then, are designed to assist the cancer care team in delivering the highest quality patient care. Similar to the face-to-face quality care the oncologists strive to provide on a daily basis. Furthermore, what we have witnessed, from both the practice responses and the convening of many experts in the delivery of telecare, is the flexibility to swiftly change and harness innovation among our colleagues worldwide. Telehealth then, has the potential to improve care beyond the pandemic. And these standards serve as a roadmap for telecare best practices to continue to develop and address the needs for rural communities, patients with poor access to care, increase overall clinical trial participation, support patient education, and become one strategy, in a toolbox of other strategies, to help narrow the gap in disparate care. BRITTANY HARVEY: Great. And then you've started to touch on this already, and talking about access to telehealth and how that impacts patients. But finally, how will these standards affect patients? ROBIN ZON: With regards to patients, what we learned from this evidence review, is that patient satisfaction is high. And they appreciate the convenience, flexibilities, and time and cost savings, as a result of telehealth options. I can share from my own practice that my patients were very grateful that we were able to provide telecare during the pandemic, and even now, as restrictions lessen. They're very thankful to have that opportunity. Many oncology patients want this option to continue for the future, and do not believe their clinical care was compromised. However, oncology patient reported outcomes and ongoing patient satisfaction evaluations must continue, along with the assessment of how the continuing challenges of broadband access, lack of technologic devices, or even familiarity with some technology, may serve as barriers to this care model. These standards are meant to assure the same high quality care for patients who choose to use this intervention, as they would if it were in person. BRITTANY HARVEY: Definitely. Well thank you for your work on these evidence-based standards directed at delivering high quality and accessible oncology care. And thank you for taking the time to speak with me today Dr. Zon. ROBIN ZON: And thank you so very much for this opportunity. BRITTANY HARVEY: And thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in to the ASCO Guidelines podcast series. To read the standards go to www.asco.org/standards. Additionally, our annual survey for standard topics is open for submissions suggest a topic for standard development at surveymonkey.com /r/standardssurvey. Our standards survey. The link is also available in the episode notes of this podcast. If you have enjoyed what you heard today, please rate and review the podcast. And be sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode. [MUSIC PLAYING]

Highlights• Meet the hosts | Stacey and Callie introduce themselves and discuss challenges and innovations highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. • 01:41 Health care in the time of COVID-19 | Stacey and Kristi Henderson discuss the state of the health care industry—the boom of telehealth appointments during the pandemic, and how providers are balancing digital and in-person care options as things start to open back up. • 13:43 Health equity | In light of the focus on social responsibility and equity in our lives, Kristi dives into its implications in health care, and the role it plays beyond our interactions in hospitals and clinics. • 21:06 Conclusion | This episode ends with a reflection from Callie and Stacey, plus a clip from UnitedHealth Group Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, Michael Currie, on addressing health inequity.  Resources mentioned• Recent blog from Kristi Henderson: Accelerating a future where health care is closer to home• Videos: Peeling back the layers around health equity• Further reading: Treating the whole person GuestKristi Henderson is a health care change agent and clinician with more than 25 years of experience. She has designed, implemented and optimized the health care delivery system using digital health tools and technology throughout her career.In her current role, Henderson focuses on modernizing the Optum care delivery organization using digital health tools and telehealth. A few of her other leadership roles include service as an executive board member for the American Telemedicine Association; AAMC Telehealth Committee member; ANA co-chair for Committee on Connected Health; and member of the NQF Telehealth Committee. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and the Emergency Nurses Association.

Jun 28, 2021: Sue Schade from StarBridge Advisors joins Bill for the news. What does telehealth look like now? Dr. Joseph Kvedar shares his lessons learned from his 2021 keynote at the American Telemedicine Association conference. A HIMSS' survey reveals 60% of patients are looking to return to in-person care post pandemic. What will the hospital room of the future look like in 5 years? How do CIOs plan for future technologies when new buildings are several years away from opening and the technology continues to evolve? HHS and ONS have established an $80 million program to diversify the health IT workforce. And Senators introduce a bipartisan bill to fight cybercrime.Key Points:From March to June 2020 30% of all outpatient activity was conducted via telehealth in contrast to 0.8% in 2019A HIMSS study said 60% of patients are looking to go back to brick and mortar post pandemicHealthcare systems are going to have to become data ninjasThe FBI director is strongly encouraging people to stop paying ransomware. But what is the alternative?Sue Schade blogStories:Lessons Learned from 2020 Provide a Springboard for Increased Telehealth Adoption - Joseph C. Kvedar, MDPatients are looking to go back to brick-and-mortar post pandemic - Mobi Health NewsThe hospital room of the future: 5 innovation execs outline what to expect in next 5 years - Beckers HHS allocates $80M to diversify health IT workforce - Beckers Opinion: We at Scripps Health were victims of a ransomware attack. Here's what we've learned - The San Diego Union TribuneSenators introduce bipartisan bill to fight cybercrime - Healthcare It News

Joseph C. Kvedar, MD shared his keynote before the 2021 American Telemedicine Association.  He addresses a regression that is underway from local providers dominating the delivery of telehealth to the national providers once again taking over the top spot.  FTAWhen I talk to other provider organizations, I hear common themes dragging them back into an in-person-dominant care model. Themes such as filling beds and charging facility fees come up repeatedly, not to mention the threat of lower reimbursement for telehealth visits compared to in-person.I recently talked to a friend who works at one of the largest national payer organizations, which led to an important insight.  From January through October of 2020, local providers (i.e., ‘your doctor') generated 96% of their telehealth claims, and only 4% came from national providers (i.e., Teledoc Health, Amwell).  Compare that to 2019, when 54% of claims were from national providers – and the trend is moving back in that direction.-----Is this inevitable?  We still live in a fee for service world and the financials don't work without the government money.  If the government money comes in is that really a good thing or have we just added one more arm to the Frankenstein that is the healthcare payment system.The government is the largest payer in this market, if you can call it that.  They will have to consider what works best for the millions of lives under their care and in so doing have downstream impacts on all other lives.  

WEDI Price Transparency Summit takes place June 17. Use the code PODCAST for a 15% discount on the registration fee. Visit wedi.org to register Matthew sits down and talks with Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association. How has the view of telemedicine changed from pre-COVID today, how important has telehealth been for behavioral health, and where does telehealth fit in the "new normal" of healthcare?  

In our first ever episode of AFSPA Talks, COO Kyle Longton goes through a discussion on mental health with Dr. Julia Hoffman from Teladoc®. This episode does contain sensitive content and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Dr. Julia Hoffman (PsyD) is VP of Mental Health Strategy at Teladoc® Health, a company empowering people everywhere to live their healthiest lives. Dr. Hoffman has led the creation, evaluation, and broad international dissemination of numerous technology-based behavioral health tools. She founded and scaled mobile development for behavioral health at both DoD and VA and has been honored for these efforts by former President Barack Obama, the US House of Representatives, the FCC, the American Telemedicine Association, and the American Psychological Association.In this episode, Kyle leads Dr. Hoffman through a discussion of how people are coping with COVID, parenting in this time of uncertainty, and dealing with trauma and PTSD.  Then, the two dive in to the intersection of technology and mental health, specifically with the app myStrength™. 

Our guest: Dr. Jay Sanders, Founder of The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) & Advisory Board Member at Recuro Health. "ATA is working to transform health and care through enhanced, efficient delivery." "Recuro Health is building the next generation in health care and digital medical home." On this episode, we discussed: - His background - How he got to where he is today - The history of telemedicine (how it started) - Who the father of telemedicine is - What telemedicine was almost called - What the future of healthcare will look like - ...and much more! Our sponsors for this episode are BlocHealth and Curation Health. BlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. Through their platform, healthcare professionals and organizations can enter, upload and share core credentialing documents and information. Professionals and organizations then have the opportunity to use that information to order multiple services and solutions like credentialing, state license registration, certifications, payer enrollment, renewals, and more! On average, the BlocHealth platform saves users 40-60% on credentialing and licensing-related costs. Organizations can use BlocHealth as an extension of their team, or as their whole licensing and credentialing team. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com and be sure to follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth "Curation Health’s advanced clinical decision support platform seamlessly integrates into the electronic health record and leverages more than 750 proven clinical and quality rules. With this intelligent point-of-care platform, you can power a scalable risk adjustment process and amplify quality program performance." For more information, please go to www.curationhealthcare.com and be sure to follow Curation Health on social media - @curationhealth To learn more about Recuro Health please use the links below: - Website - LinkedIn Also, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels: - Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Five years after her first episode on Tandem Nomads, Erin Long is back to share her incredible success story and how her company has developed into a business where she is not even needed anymore. That could be the end of the story, but the truth is that even the greatest successes come with challenges that no-one really talks about, even though so many entrepreneurs experience them. "Take care of your brain and well-being just like any other part of your body."In this episode, I want to shine the light on an important topic that is rarely spoken about - the mental health challenges that a lot of small business owners and solopreneurs experience. Erin and I have become friends over the years, and this episode is a heart-to-heart conversation between two friends and two business peers. In fact, we both experienced some tough times in the past year and are still working through it while growing our businesses. Erin shares so generously and with real authenticity the personal struggles she has faced despite her success, such as loss of motivation, purpose and direction, and how she managed to overcome her mental health challenges to continue to thrive in her journey. Erin Long is an American and a certified speech therapist. She quit her job to join her husband who works for the US Foreign Service and went to live with her family on a global nomadic life through Mexico, Brazil, Serbia and Bosnia so far. While moving from one country to another she had the brilliant idea to start online speech therapy services, http://www.worldwidespeech.com/ (Worldwide Speech), to help the English native speaking community around the world, particularly expat children. She created her company Worldwide Speech and became a certified practitioner by the American Telemedicine Association in telepractice. For the last decade, Erin has become a leader in teletherapy within the speech-pathology community influencing teletherapy policy and training programs. To discover Erin’s first episode on Tandem Nomads and learn about how she started this business, https://tandemnomads.com/podcast/tn46-from-therapist-to-nomad-entrepreneur-with-erin-long/ (click here.) What You Will LearnWhat has happened to Erin and her business since her first interview What challenges she has experienced along the way What lessons she has learned and the things she continues to work on Resources and inspiration:https://tandemnomads.com/podcast/tn46-from-therapist-to-nomad-entrepreneur-with-erin-long/ (From Therapist to Nomad Entrepreneur with Erin Long) https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-rsf-ajax1_0?cv_ct_cx=the+big+leap&dchild=1&keywords=the+big+leap&pd_rd_i=0061735361&pd_rd_r=c46d99ca-9140-4a50-98f6-dbda06f405f9&pd_rd_w=cvhyY&pd_rd_wg=Qa3YC&pf_rd_p=5c711241-c674-4eef-b21c-fe6add670f33&pf_rd_r=KRBW2YRHFVVKETZYVFBP&psc=1&qid=1614383165&sr=1-1-e30f047d-8e3c-4340-8179-6a77ce88d756 (The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks) https://tandemnomads.com/podcast/tn202-dealing-with-the-negative-emotions-that-stop-you-in-your-business-with-gabriela-encina/ (Dealing with the “negative” emotions that stop you in your business – With Gabriela Encina) https://tandemnomads.com/podcast/tn199-how-to-build-your-tribe-to-thrive-as-a-solopreneur/ (How to build your tribe to thrive as a solopreneur) Find Erin Onlinehttps://www.worldwidespeech.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/worldwidespeech (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/worldwidespeech/?hl=en (Instagram) https://twitter.com/worldwidespeech?lang=en (Twitter) Share Your Love! Do you enjoy listening to this podcast show? Leave on your review on your favorite app – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-nomads-empowering-expat-partners-tips-inspiration/id1056812170?mt=2 (iTunes), http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tandem-nomads...

Tonya Hall interviews Anna Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, about the changes telehealth has brought to the sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sharing with you a special bonus episode.  Last week I virtually kicked off the American Telemedicine Association's annual EDGE telehealth policy conference, sharing my thoughts – as a provider with a 60-year history with telehealth – on the virtual care revolution we are living through now.  I consider how far we've come, and outline what needs to be done to solidify these gains.  And I look to future challenges and make six recommendations for health systems and innovators engaging in the field. A special thanks to the American Telemedicine Association.  And for more compelling information on the future of telehealth, be sure to join Telehealth Tuesdays hosted by the ATA, running through February 2nd.  You can find more information at ataedge.org

Today we're sharing with you a special bonus episode.  Last week I virtually kicked off the American Telemedicine Association's annual EDGE telehealth policy conference, sharing my thoughts – as a provider with a 60-year history with telehealth – on the virtual care revolution we are living through now.  I consider how far we've come, and outline what needs to be done to solidify these gains.  And I look to future challenges and make six recommendations for health systems and innovators engaging in the field. A special thanks to the American Telemedicine Association.  And for more compelling information on the future of telehealth, be sure to join Telehealth Tuesdays hosted by the ATA, running through February 2nd.  You can find more information at ataedge.org .  

This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Dr. Peter Yellowlees, President-elect of the American Telemedicine Association which seeks to improve health care delivery through better use of remote medicine technologies. Dr. Yellowlees discusses his decades of work at the University of California Davis advancing the use of telemedicine in clinical and behavioral care.