Arizona Telemedicine Program and Southwest Telehealth Resource Center
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Event description
The practice and delivery of health care is changing, with an emphasis on improving quality, safety, efficiency and access to care. Telemedicine can help you achieve these goals. The Arizona Telemedicine Program and the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center invite you to a free, one-hour CME webinar on the implementation and practice of telemedicine. The webinar is provided by the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
Keeping Care Local via Telenephrology
Rural hospitals often lack nephrology coverage or dialysis capabilities, forcing patients with end-stage renal disease and other kidney conditions to travel elsewhere for care. Telenephrology provides 24/7 access to nephrologists and supports local staff in delivering dialysis when needed. This session will review how such programs improve access to specialty care, maintain continuity for patients and enhance outcomes in rural settings.
Presenter details
Rhonda Mason, RN, MSN
Chief Nursing Officer
Chief Operating Officer
TeleNeph, LLC
Mandeep Sahani, MD
Chief Medical Officer
TeleNeph, LLC
Outcome objectives
• Understand impact of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease on U.S. healthcare and on the state of Arizona.
• Describe why nephrology is an ideal fit for telemedicine and options for introducing a telenephrology program.
• Explain how telenephrology is helping rural hospitals stay vital and financially stable in their communities.
Accreditation statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Relevant financial relationships statements:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's standards for integrity and independence in accredited continuing education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty members, planners, reviewers or others, are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
This webinar is made possible through funding provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (2 U1UTH42527-04-00).