The January 2024 session of the Mississippi Telehealth Quarterly Meeting is available as an on-demand download. Please see the agenda below and register for access to this recorded session.
Agenda
Inpatient Teleneurology Consultation Service in a Rural Hospital Following Physician Shortage
Presenter: Dr. Shreyas Gangadhara, Associate Professor, UMMC Neurology
There is a significant disparity in access to specialty care in the United States. Moreover, specialists like neurologists tend to settle in urban areas. Audio-video consultations can bridge the gap in the availability of specialists and improve healthcare access. The University of Mississippi Medical Center collaborated with the South Central Regional Medical Center in implementing a hybrid care model among rural neurology inpatients in Laurel, Mississippi. We propose to outline the and present results thus far from our service, which aims to overcome the geographic barriers and disparities in neurology care as well as alleviate the inconvenience and stress associated with care-seeking behavior, mitigate challenges to transportation, and time constraints, while providing adequate quality care.
Examining Delta Health Center's Increase in Telehealth Utilization
Presenter: Mary Grace Braxton LPN, Director of Telehealth Communications, DHC
Delta Health Center has recently increased its telehealth utilization from 3% to 16% by using both telehealth carts and direct communication tools. This session will explore the ways that Delta Health Center implemented and sustained this telehealth growth in their facility.
Mississippi Broadband Update
Presenter: Sally Doty, Executive Director, BEAM Mississippi
This presentation will provide attendees with an update on broadband expansion projects throughout the State of Mississippi as well as educational opportunities and other strategic initiatives.
Cost
Attendance is free for members. Non-member fees include a one-year individual membership in the association
