Arizona Telemedicine Program

Please join us for the quarterly Arizona Telemedicine Council virtual meeting. When: October 16th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM MST. Register via: https://lnkd.in/gh59k6dF #telehealth #Arizona #healthcare

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Arizona Telemedicine Program is here to provide valuable resources to help patients protect their personal health information online. Whether you're using telehealth services or accessing your medical records, cybersecurity plays a critical role in keeping your data safe and secure! Below are some key resources. ??Telehealth Privacy and Security Tips for Patients: https://lnkd.in/g2YW-6mU ??HIPAA for Individuals: https://lnkd.in/gX2JCr-g ??Federal Trade Commission's Health Privacy: https://lnkd.in/gxrU-v_J ??Federal Trade Commission's What to Know About Medical Identity Theft: https://lnkd.in/gXdC5_mM #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #cybersecurityawareness #telemedicine #healthcaresecurity

Please join us for the virtual quarterly Arizona Telemedicine Council meeting on October 16th from 11 AM - 1 PM MST (UTC -7) View the agenda & register via: https://lnkd.in/gh59k6dF #Arizona #Telemedicine #Telehealth #VirtualCare?

Telemedicine providers, October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week, the Arizona Telemedicine Program is highlighting valuable cybersecurity resources from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically focused on protecting healthcare organizations and safeguarding patient data. These tools are designed to help providers mitigate cybersecurity risks and maintain compliance with critical regulations like HIPAA. Below are some key resources offered by HHS to strengthen your cybersecurity practices: ?? Legal Considerations – https://lnkd.in/exPEWBV3 ?? 405(d) Aligning Health Care Industry Security Approaches – https://lnkd.in/gC7hfD8w ?? HIPAA for Professionals – https://lnkd.in/e9UBYnm ?? Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) – https://lnkd.in/dN5HJiH ?? Guidance on Risk Analysis – https://lnkd.in/d2xFVRk #CybersecurityAwareness #Telemedicine #HealthcareSecurity #HealthIT #DataPrivacy

Hot off the press! The Arizona Telemedicine Program's Southwest Telehealth Resource Center just published a newsletter on "Interstate Compacts: What You Need to Know Now." Interstate licensure compacts are offering a streamlined approach to state licensure for providers, enabling them to deliver care via telehealth to patients in those states that have adopted the respective compact. Stay informed about the latest developments in cross-state licensure in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico, and nationally. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gSXw2FN8 #Telehealth #InterstateCompacts #Telemedicine #Healthcare

?? The American Telemedicine Association's 4th Annual Telehealth Awareness Week is happening now (September 15-21, 2024)! This week shines a spotlight on how virtual care is transforming access to quality healthcare for all communities. The Arizona Telemedicine Program and its Southwest Telehealth Resource Center are hosting two exciting events you won’t want to miss: ?? Tuesday, 9/17 – "Developing a Telemedicine Program" Training ?? 9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MST ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJVGDcCw ?? Wednesday, 9/18 – "Navigating the Future of Telehealth: Trends and Topics for Telehealth Awareness Week 2024" with ATP's Carrie Foote & Clark Hill's Paul Schmeltzer ?? 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. MST ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/g8ZJEd_M Let’s celebrate the power of telehealth together! #TelehealthAwarenessWeek #Telemedicine #VirtualCare #HealthcareAccess

There is still time to secure your spot for the “Developing a Telemedicine Program” training on September 17th, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn from the experts at the Arizona Telemedicine Program on essential topics and potentially earn up to 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits? through The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Don’t let this opportunity pass by—register now! Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gJVGDcCw #Telehealth #Telemedicine #HealthcareInnovation #CME

Congratulations to Professor?Tara Sklar, JD, MPH, Associate Director of Telehealth Law & Policy for the Arizona Telemedicine Program on her article "Pursuing an Interstate Medical Telemedicine Registration Compact" in the #HarvardLaw Future of Telehealth Regulation 2024 Digital Symposium. https://lnkd.in/gJ-rQvex Join us in recognizing Tara's impactful work driving forward the conversation on interstate telemedicine! #Telemedicine #TelehealthLaw #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfTelehealth #HealthcareRegulation

Exciting news! ATP’s Associate Director of Telehealth Law & Policy, Professor Tara Sklar, JD, MPH, and her co-author, Dr. Kathryn Huber, MD, MS, were featured on the American Health Law Association “Speaking of Health Law” podcast to discuss their article, "Regulating Digital Healthcare for the Cognitively Impaired," which was recently published in the Journal of Health and Life Sciences (May 2024). Links below. In the podcast and in the article, they dive into the challenges older adults with cognitive impairments face in accessing digital healthcare, including informed consent, privacy risks, and the complexity of using telehealth platforms and remote monitoring devices. They also propose regulatory reforms to improve care for this vulnerable population in the digital age. We invite you to listen to the podcast and read their groundbreaking article to learn about these important issues and how we can build a more inclusive digital healthcare system! Podcast: https://lnkd.in/g6W6guRb Article: https://lnkd.in/g3nfHQ_t #Telemedicine #HealthLaw #AgingCare #DigitalHealth #Telehealth Tara Sklar, JD, MPH – Associate Director of Telehealth Law & Policy for the Arizona Telemedicine Program and Professor and the Faculty Director of the Health Law & Policy Program at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Kathryn Huber, MD – Alumna of the College of Medicine-Tucson, physician at Kaiser Permanente, and Professor of Practice at the UA James E. Rogers College of Law, where she teaches "Technology and Aging: Legal & Ethical Developments" as part of the Graduate Certificate in Aging Law & Policy (https://lnkd.in/emvhPUW).

Time is running out to secure your spot! Join us on September 17th, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for the "Developing a Telemedicine Program" training. This is your chance to learn from ATP’s top experts on critical topics like Guidelines and Standards for a Successful Program, Telemedicine Privacy and Cybersecurity, and Telehealth Law and Policy. Plus, earn up to 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits? through The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Don’t let this opportunity pass by—register now! #Telemedicine #HealthcareInnovation #CME #Telehealth Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gMfxVsFb