UMMC Telehealth Research Program
UMMC Projects
The Weight of Complexity
Our team recognizes the difficulties in ensuring children with medical complexities (CMC) receive adequate nutrition and the role malnutrition plays in their health complications. We…
Mental Health
This is a workplan designed to address gaps in mental health services in special populations. Workflow adaptation to include referrals to Telemental health services will…
Cost, Utilization, and Economic Analysis of Telehealth Among Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries
Telehealth emerged as a critical tool in ensuring healthcare access, particularly for the underserved population. With the expansion of Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth on…
School-Based Telehealth
Project Goal: To enhance student health outcomes by sustaining and expanding the established school-based telehealth program in high-utilization school districts. This project aims to provide…
National Telehealth Data Warehouse
This project aims to construct a National Telehealth Data Dictionary to identify standard elements for the state-of-the-art telehealth programs. The National Telehealth Data Dictionary…
Virtual Nursing
Project Goal: Enhance the existing nursing program by integrating AI-powered virtual nursing technology to prevent patient falls and improve monitoring capabilities. This objective focuses on…
TCOE Education and Outreach
To advance the integration of telehealth services into the current healthcare delivery system by providing comprehensive training and educational opportunities for healthcare professionals. This involves…
Support to Rural Hospitals and Community Providers
Rural hospitals face persistent challenges in accessing specialty care due to difficulties in recruiting specialists, leading to patient transfers, limited care options, and poorer health…