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A Virtual View

Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Centerwww.umtrc.org
As a federally funded program of the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA), the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center provides a comprehensive set of telehealth clinical and technical assistance services leveraged into products of lasting value to rural providers. Many of the resources found on the website are related to reimbursement and the development of sustainable telehealth programs. The UMTRC region encompasses the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. We have created this podcast as an additional outreach tool for savvy individuals like yourself to assist you in learning more about access to healthcare, telehealth, and virtual visits. Visit our website at umtrc.org.
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Episodes

Eric Wicklund

In this episode This week Becky sits down with Eric Wicklund, lifelong journalist and senior editor for mHealth Intelligence, to talk about the future of remote patient monitoring in a post-COVID world. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2018%20Transcript Resources Mentioned in this Episode: mHealth Intelligence: https://mhealthintelligence.com FAIRHealth: ht...

Aug 20, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 18

CMS 2022 Proposed Fee Schedule Overview

In this episode The CMS proposed fee schedule for 2022 just came out this last month and Becky is sitting down to discuss what changes may be made to reimbursements this next year. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2017%20Transcript Resources Mentioned in this Episode: CMS Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2022-medicare-ph...

Aug 06, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 17

IRHA Annual Conference 2021

In this episode This week's episode is a little noisy, because we had an event! Becky interviews a wide variety of people from the IRHA Annual Conference this year in French Lick, IN. The conference took place for three days, on June 14th-16th, 2021. This episode is a little sneak peak of what the conference means to the attendees and the different trends we have seen in this last year. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Tran...

Jul 16, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Jim Merritt

In this episode This week Becky sits down with former senator Jim Merritt to talk about the importance of focusing on mental health efforts after the pandemic and into the future. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2015%20Transcript Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mental Health America of Indiana: https://mhai.net Kicking the Stigma - Indianapolis Colts:...

Jul 02, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Suleima Salgado

In this episode This week we have a short but impactful episode with Suleima Salgado, the Director of Telehealth and Telemedicine and Rural Health Initiatives for The Georgia Department of Public Health. Suleima shares with Becky the different obstacles they have overcome and practices they've developed in implementing their telehealth programs. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?sr...

Jun 18, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Deena Dodd - Part 2: Illinois and Michigan

In this episode This week, Becky talks once again with Deena Dodd about the four states that the UMTRC covers and the legislative changes that have happened this past year dealing with telehealth. Because so much happened this year and there was so much to share, this episode has been broken into two parts: "Indiana and Ohio" and "Illinois and Michigan." Here is part two! If you haven't listened to part one yet, you can listen to it here: https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-12/ Have any quest...

Jun 04, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Deena Dodd - Part 1: Indiana and Ohio

In this episode This week, Becky talks with Deena Dodd about the four states that the UMTRC covers and the legislative changes that have happened this past year dealing with telehealth. Because so much happened this year and there was so much to share, this episode has been broken into two parts: "Indiana and Ohio" and "Illinois and Michigan." Be looking out for part two as our next episode! Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE !...

May 21, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Dr. Josh Cullison - Expanding on Rural Telehealth

In this episode This week, Becky talks with Dr. Joshua Cullison , the medical director of rural health clinics for Greene County Hospital, to discuss the limitations telehealth can have in rural communities, as well as the benefits it can provide to those same communities. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%2011%20Transcript Resources Mentioned in this Episod...

May 07, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Jessica Adams - What is Telepharmacy?

In this episode This week, Becky sits down with Jessica Adams, PharmD, the Director of Regulatory Affairs for TelePharm, to discuss what telepharmacy is and how it can help both rural and urban populations have better access to healthcare. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript: https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-10-transcript/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: TelePharm: https://www.telepharm.com Dima Qato’s st...

Apr 16, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Stacy Burris

In this episode In a recent podcast episode, Becky talked about IRSCN, The Indiana Rural Schools Clinic Network. This week, Caroline hosts the episode with an interview she had with Stacy Burris, the Director of Foundation and Community Outreach at Greene County General Hospital, about the School Telehealth Program she helped pilot through their local school systems. Stacy elaborates on the role school nurses have in the school telehealth program and how the students and community have reacted t...

Apr 02, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Beth O'Connor

In this episode This week Becky sits down with Beth O’Connor, the Executive Director of The Virginia Rural Health Association and the President Elect of The National Rural Health Association, to have a chat about anything and everything from Beth's role in the Virginia Rural Health Association and to favorite podcast series and softwares. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendoc...

Mar 19, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Indiana Rural Schools Clinic Network

In this episode Can your child really have a doctors appointment without you having to miss work and your child having to miss class? This week Becky sits down once again with Bryce Wray-Nelson and Kathleen Chelminiak to learn more about IRSCN: The Indiana Rural Schools Clinic Network. Bryce and Kathleen expand on the barriers and numerous benefits of implementing telehealth in Indiana schools. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HER...

Mar 05, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Partnerships to Increase Health Coverage in Indiana

In this episode When things feel tight and you don't know what to do, who can help you? This week Becky sits down with Tina Darling and Anita Brown , other members of the Connecting Kids to Coverage Team to talk again about the different facets of having an insurance navigator in your corner and more ways that they can help you find the resources you need. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/in...

Feb 19, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Indiana Tobacco Cessation

In this episode Nearly 70% of adults who smoke say they want to quit. However, quitting smoking can be so difficult. Who is here to help? This week Becky Sanders sits down with Taylor Kenyon , the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Quality Advisor from IRHA, to discuss the Health Systems Change Partnerships of three different hospitals, as well as the many facets of Indiana's Quitline programs. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ...

Feb 05, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Health Coverage for Indiana Families and Pregnant Women

In this episode In the state of Indiana more that 50% of babies are born as Medicaid babies. This week Becky Sanders sits down with Ann McCafferty , Kathy Walker , and Collette Rhoads , all members of the Connecting Kids to Coverage team funded by CMS. They explore more of the intricacies of the CKC program and why having a navigator is really beneficial. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/ind...

Jan 15, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Indiana Telehealth Network

In this episode Good and effective internet access in rural areas can feel scarce. And also expensive. This week Becky sits down with Ally Orwig , the director of The Indiana Telehealth Network, an organization made to help businesses that qualify to find more affordable and effective internet access. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%203%20Transcript Resourc...

Jan 01, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Crossroads Partnership for Telehealth

In this episode This week, Becky sits down with Trevor Cunningham and Bryce Wray-Nelson , the program director and program coordinator, respectively, of the Crossroads Partnership for Telehealth, to learn more about their program and why they are passionate about their work. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-2-transcript/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Crossroads Partne...

Dec 18, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 2

What is Telehealth?

What exactly does Telehealth mean? In this episode of A Virtual View, Becky elaborates on the definition of Telehealth and its importance to the future of health care. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE ! Transcript https://www.umtrc.org/podcasts/episode-1-transcript/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: IRHA: https://www.indianaruralhealth.org UMTRC: https://www.umtrc.org NCTRC: https://www.telehealthresourcecenter.org CCHP: h...

Dec 03, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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