CTEC’s telemedicine publications are created based upon
successful program practices that can be replicated by other
programs. These publications cover both specific issues, which
impact the development of telemedicine programs as well as
practice guides for particular specialties and modalities of
care.
This guide assists in the development of a telemedicine program’s
marketing component. It provides a variety of tools and templates
geared to guide you through the critical elements of performing a
market analysis and implementing promotional strategies and
efforts.
The Organization Readiness Guide assists you in the first step of
developing a telemedicine program. This guide provides
easy-to-follow questionnaires that will walk you through
describing your proposed program and determining if your
organization is culturally ready to begin the program development
process.
FQHC Reimbursement Models provides a practical explanation of
reimbursement models for Federally Qualified Health Centers
(FQHC) operating under Prospective Payment Systems (PPS).
The telehealth industry is rapidly evolving, as is the
terminology being used to describe telemedicine and telehealth
applications. This comprehensive glossary clarifies common
telemedicine and eHealth terms.
The Teledermatology Practice Guide gives current and potential
Telemedicine providers a better understanding of the elements
involved in developing and sustaining a successful
teledermatology program. This guide includes information on
policies and procedures, best practice models, helpful tools,
reimbursement policies, and a glossary of terms for
teledermatology.
This report outlines the path of an innovative project with a
mission of saving the sight of American Indians and improving
access to health services. This report discusses the current
levels of activity and interest in Telemedicine for American
Indians in California.
The Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Practice Guide presents the
practical aspects of developing a diabetic retinopathy screening
(DRS) program along with general guidelines and recommendations
for performing DRS based on experiences in California.
The Telemedicine Reimbursement Handbook (updated 2011) is
targeted at providers of telemedicine, contains information on
CPT codes and other legislation affecting reimbursement in
California. It also includes telemedicine definitions as well as
sections on Patient Consent, Medicare Requirements, Medi-Cal and
CMSP requirements, Blue Cross of California, and California
Children’s Services Requirements.
This report provides the broad views and opinions of telehealth
experts and interested organizations about needs, concerns, and
barriers to telemedicine expansion in California. It is a summary
of the focus group project conducted by CTEC in 2008.
March 11, 2011“Care Coordination/Home Telehealth: The Systematic Implementation of Health Informatics, Home Telehealth, and Disease Management to Support the Care of Veteran Patients with Chronic Conditions.” Telemedicine and e-Health, Dec. 2008.
