Telehealth: The New Normal in the Age of Coronavirus – Tracey Davis

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Although telehealth services have been in existence for many years, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen an unprecedented but necessary shift in the administration of distance learning and related services for students and private clinic clients in order to ensure their safety.

With information changing daily and schools and clinics scrambling to provide some sort of normalcy for the pediatric population, it is up to professionals like you to calm fears and move forward, navigating this new normal with professionalism and competency.

This 2-hour recording will cut to the heart of what is needed to effectively deliver telespeech, OT, PT, mental health/counseling, and teaching to students who need us now more than ever.

1. Test the tools and resources being made available for telehealth in the wake of coronavirus closures.
2. Modify treatment and teaching techniques for effective use via the tele service delivery model.
3. Evaluate payment, insurance and parity changes and resources.

• What Does Telehealth Even Mean?
  • A brief overview of definitions and terminology
  • Licensure compact information
• Benefits and Challenges of Telehealth
  • What makes telehealth a viable and effective service delivery option?
  • Hurdles to navigate
    • Confidentiality concerns
    • Equitability in service offerings
    • Managing Groups
• The Big Question – Will Insurance Pay?
  • Recent changes to Medicaid and private insurance
  • Insurance Parity
  • Resources to consult
• Making the Switch
  • What do you need to get started right now?
  • Determining the best platform for your needs
  • Conducting virtual evaluations
• Adapting to the Telehealth Model
  • Locating trusted resources
  • Adapting favorite activities
  • Working with challenging population groups

These questions and more will be answered with plenty of time for discussion and problem solving throughout. Case study examples will be used to highlight telehealth’s effectiveness and promote ideas for immediate implementation.