#EVENT. The DHIT (Digital Health Institute for Transformation) is a nonprofit organization that works towards improving the health, wellness, and prosperity of the community. Every month they host a Digital Health Happy Hour, which is a popular networking event to connect people with industry colleagues in their thriving digital health ecosystem. They bring together providers, […]
#NEWS. #FUNDING. AHRQ is announcing a Challenge competition to develop interoperable health IT solutions that engage patients and family caregivers during transitions from inpatient hospital care to home, especially among Americans that may have low health literacy or limited English language proficiency. Click here for more information! AHRQ is hosting a free webinar on March […]
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Original post date: 03/04/2020 Last updated: 03/13/2020 #NEWS. We have been and continue to monitor the COVID-19 Coronavirus situation very closely. During the past week, we’ve seen an increase of Coronavirus activity throughout the MATRC Region. We are keenly aware that most major hospitals and health systems have put restrictions on employee travel due to […]
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#FUNDING. There have been a lot of grant funding opportunities with potential for telehealth applications recently announced. Check these out: USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants: The DLT Program provides financial assistance to enable and improve distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas. Applications are due April 10, 2020. HRSA Telehealth Network Grant Program: […]
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#NEWS. The DEA has proposed a revision to their existing regulations for narcotic treatment programs (NTPs) to allow a mobile component associated with the registered program to be considered a coincident activity. Click here for more information. Public comments are due on/before April 27, 2020. […]
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#NEWS. Check out all these telehealth related things that have taken place in the last month or so! UPMC Uses Telehealth to Help New Moms Dealing with Hypertension: Two years after launching a remote patient monitoring program for new mothers dealing with hypertension, UPMC is looking at lessons learned and making plans to expand the […]
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#EVENT. Join the NCTRC for its February Webinar (February 20th at 2 PM ET) on “Opioid Use and Augmented Reality” and learn how the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is developing immersive holograms to promote substance use dialogue in Alaska Native communities. The presenter is Tim Collins, a substance use epidemiologist with the Alaska Native […]
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#NEWS. MATRC is seeking nominations that tell a compelling story of a telehealth program or project that has led to breaking down barriers to accessing quality care and/or addressing an unmet need that has led to improved health outcomes and/or quality of life. For more information and to submit a nomination, go to: https://matrcsummit.org/breaking-barriers.html Examples of […]
#EVENT. This “philanthropic” hackathon is designed to harness the brainpower of the health care community with that of the technology community. At this Hackathon, you will get 36 hours to create a prototype of a product that leverages technology to address an actual community health problem/stated need by a real organization. #MATRC2020 For more information […]
#NEWS. Twelve grants totaling $8.3 million are aimed at helping to expand broadband access to rural parts of the state, spurring new economic growth and telehealth programs. Read more here: https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/virginia-invests-8m-in-for-broadband-grants-for-telehealth-expansion? […]
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