USDA Funds Telehealth Capabilities in Rural Areas with Additional $23.4M

USDA Funds Telehealth Capabilities in Rural Areas with Additional $23.4M

The USDA's Rural Development's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program will add $23.4 million in additional funding for 75 new projects in 31 states. These grants are used to purchase telemedicine educational tools, equipment and services in rural areas because those areas often lack access to specialized medical care or advanced educational opportunities. 

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The ABCDE's of Technology Adoption

The ABCDE's of Technology Adoption

Every day, doctors have to make daily decisions about whether or not to adopt a new technology and add it their clinical armamentarium , either replacing or supplementing what they do. In doing so, they run the risk of making a Type 1 or a Type 2 adoption error.

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Telemedicine Will Continue to Grow According to Ochsner Health System CEO

Telemedicine Will Continue to Grow According to Ochsner Health System CEO

Ochsner Health Systems, based in New Orleans, is one of the most successful group practices in the world. It was established by 5 former Tulane University surgeons and now employs more than 1,000 physicians. Warner Thomas, CEO of Oschner Health System, discusses the system in New Orleans.

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Telemedicine Beyond Prescriptions

Telemedicine Beyond Prescriptions

“[We] provide patients with personalized technical information that they can use to empower themselves to find the best care in their community” - Dr. Rebecca Kaltman. Interview by The Doctor’s Channel. May 21, 2015.

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