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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Intermediate level
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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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- Health Technology
- Telecommunications
- Patient Communication
- Telehealth
- Medical Billing
- Health Care Procedure and Regulation
- Patient-centered Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Health Care
- Health Systems
- Health Policy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Health Care Administration
- Digital Transformation
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Value-Based Care
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Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Excellent course. Provides details and information on all aspects of telemedicine. A must-do for anyone who wants to pursue telemedicine.
ML
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022
The wait to get a certificate pending on peer review.
EU
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
A very good overview of telemedicine. It will be very helpful to understand the landscape for people who want to take the first steps in the area.
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