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Telemedicine: The Cleveland Clinic Experience. September 27, 2011 Matthew Faiman, MD, MBA,FACP Director Telemedicine Services. Telemedicine Overview. Operations since 2005. Opportunities of growth include: Employee health-Build on the model of VMC at CCAC.
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Telemedicine: The Cleveland Clinic Experience September 27, 2011 Matthew Faiman, MD, MBA,FACP Director Telemedicine Services
Telemedicine Overview Operations since 2005. Opportunities of growth include: • Employee health-Build on the model of VMC at CCAC. • Direct to Employer- pilot with self-funded employer. • Specialty Unit- build on successes in ORI. • Research- foster research with help from MICRI. • Distance Health- Collaborate and cultivate with other Institutes. • Technology Platform- Develop a common technology platform. Virtual Medical Clinic l September 27, 2011 l 2
Telemedicine-Current CCHS Activity • VMC at CCAC. • Orthopedics has used VMC since 2008 • Bariatrics connects with CCC Toronto. • Telestroke. • Other Institutes and other CCHS facilities (Florida). • Neurological Institute in Elko/Lou Ruvo. • CC home care-remote monitoring. Virtual Medical Clinic l September 27, 2011 l 3
Telemedicine Planning • Marketing- federal mandates are encouraging! • Operations- check lists, licensure and legal. • Space- dedicated space for 24/7 coverage. • Finance- five year growth exciting. Virtual Medical Clinic l September 27, 2011 l 4
Telemedicine Next Steps • Dedicated Department of Telemedicine. • Complete research at VMC at CCAC with help from MICRI. • Direct to consumer models. • Complete and optimize operations for pilot programs from the desktop setting platform. • Integrate with Distance Health and Direct to Employer efforts. Virtual Medical Clinic l September 27, 2011 l 5