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As a preamble to the upcoming Advances in Remote Patient Monitoring Learning Event co-hosted by CTRC and the California Health Care Foundation, this blog delves into the world of RPM and its role in the future of health care.

Virtual care offers patients convenience, flexibility, and reduced
costs. To ensure your information is secure, consider the
following safeguards.

In its early days, telehealth was under-researched, underfunded, and underutilized by a general public largely unaware of the vast potential benefits. Today, following a period of rapid evolution fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth may offer a solution to one of the most pressing problems facing our nation’s youth: mental health crises.  

COVID-19 transformed California’s health care system. With it came increased safety protocols, a strained and exhausted workforce, supply shortages, and exponential growth in virtual care. An unexpected silver lining is the finding that practices offering telehealth services and work-from-home options have higher health care workforce retention rates.

While it remains to be seen if temporary waivers will be made permanent after the PHE is lifted, the fate of audio-only visits–real-time telephone visits unaccompanied by a video component—is a topic of wide-ranging opinion and debate.

Utilize this assessment guide to get a complete picture of your telehealth technology needs and readiness before making a purchase.

This guide outlines how to avoid the common mistakes of choosing and implementing telehealth technology. Click to DownloadRead more

The COVID 19 Pandemic has accelerated the acceptance of telemedicine into the practice
of medicine.

Room design impacts the quality of the virtual care encounter and should not be overlooked during the development of a telehealth program. This document provides practical information and advice on the major components that should be addressed in designing virtual care space.

Telehealth Resource Center (TRC) representatives interviewed 131 Subject Matter Experts from over 50 FQHC/RHC clinics. Four key points were found to be best practices for telehealth in response to COVID-19.