Telemedicine has proven itself to be an important part of the future of healthcare. In this course, students will be introduced to the key components and considerations needed to design and implement a successful telemedicine program at both the practice and health system levels. The course emphasizes operational design principles and highlights a team based approach. Key content areas include clinical considerations, patient safety, technology needs, patient satisfaction, legal, government affairs, regulatory and compliance, and billing considerations.
Foundations of Telehealth
Foundations of Telehealth
Instructors: Rebecca Canino
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9 hours to complete
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- Health Technology
- Clinic Management Systems
- Electronic Medical Record System
- Regulatory Compliance
- Telecommunications
- Health Policy
- Health Care
- Health Care Procedure and Regulation
- Communication Systems
- Patient-centered Care
- Telehealth
- Health Care Administration
- Patient Communication
- Digital Transformation
- Health Systems
- Medical Billing
- Value-Based Care
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CG
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
Week 4 didn't seem as well done as weeks 1-3.I enjoyed the course overall and learned from it.
SH
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024
Great, comprehensive and highly informative course
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Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022
The wait to get a certificate pending on peer review.
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