What We Learned Supporting Telehealth Technology in Rural Care
January 21, 2026
Over the past four years, TTAC has worked alongside rural providers, Tribal health organizations, correctional health systems, and Telehealth Resource Centers across the country to help make sense of an increasingly complex telehealth technology landsc …
Read moreExam Camera Resources
September 12, 2025
USB exam cameras provide a way for the far side provider to get a closer view of their patients. Working similarly to a USB webcam– most devices will support uvc driver compatibility. This means that switching to an exam camera can be as simple as swi …
Read moreDirect to Consumer Resources
September 11, 2025
Direct To Consumer is one of the fastest growing segments in the Telehealth marketspace. New peripheral devices have been designed to be used by the patient to capture multiple types of physical exam data and either synchronously or asynchronously shar …
Read moreWearable Medical Devices Resources
September 11, 2025
Most wearables are consumer grade devices that can help patients collect biometric data and navigate healthcare trends. In the future these devices will be able to serve as powerful diagnostic tools. In general, we can expect these devices to become s …
Read moreVideo Conferencing Resources
September 11, 2025
Whether directly to the patient in their home, or in a local clinic setting using live video technology is a key telemedicine delivery method. Some of the major changes in the videoconferencing marketspace over the last 5 years have been the move towa …
Read moreStethoscope Resources
September 11, 2025
Digital stethoscopes can be used to listen to a patient’s heart, lung , and bowel sounds at a distance. Most stethoscopes will require separate software to transmit their sounds to the far end provider. Some stethoscopes can be supported by software …
Read moreRemote Patient Monitoring Resource Round Up
September 1, 2025
Remote Patient Monitoring is one of the key technologies that is changing the digital health marketspace. Here are some recent RPM resources to help you understand this telehealth technology. Kardio Mobile 6L RPM Tech Talk with Kathy Wibberly- This qu …
Read moreLaunching a Solo Tele-Nutrition Practice: A Practical Guide
July 3, 2025
Launching a Solo Tele-Nutrition Practice: A Practical Guide Starting a virtual nutrition practice as an independent provider comes with unique challenges—choosing the right platform, setting up scheduling and billing, and ensuring compliance, all witho …
Read moreHIMSS 2025 conference wrapup
June 4, 2025
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2025 conference showcased some of the most promising innovations in telehealth and digital care. Representing the Telehealth Technology Assessment Center, I attended sessions and explore …
Read moreStemoscope Pro: Ambitious Technology, Problematic Implementation
May 19, 2025
The Stemoscope Pro is a small digital stethoscope with an intriguing feature set. The Stemoscope Pro is FDA cleared for auscultation as a medical device. Useable both directly with wireless headphones or paired to an app this device potentially could p …
Read moreTop 10 Reasons Your Internet Falls Short — and How to Fix It
May 16, 2025
Missed Our Webinar? Watch “Top 10 Reasons Your Internet Falls Short — and How to Fix It” On Demand! If you’ve ever struggled with dropped video calls, slow download speeds, or frustrating connection issues—you’re not alone. Poor internet performance af …
Read moreConsumer Broadband Fact Sheet
November 4, 2024
We are thrilled to share the Consumer Broadband Fact Sheet with you. We have worked very closely with our friends at NCTRC and the other TRCs to create this great resource for you. Introduction Reliable, affordable internet access is essential for acc …
Read more2024 TTAC National Telehealth Technology Survey
September 17, 2024
Every two years The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Center (TTAC) sends out a national telehealth technology survey. This survey asks a variety of questions around the types of technologies, roles and future planning of organizations and ind …
Read moreAI Enhanced Telemedicine Peripherals
April 9, 2024
Whether embedded in cloud software, or within the devices themselves AI enhanced telehealth peripherals are able to improve the quality and user experience in telehealth encounters. From analyzing cardiac events, to improving audio and video experience …
Read moreThe Crystal Ball Project: Telehealth Technology in 3-5 Years
August 29, 2023
Our very own, Jordan Berg, Principle Investigator for the National Telehealth Technology Assessment Center (TTAC) had the opportunity to share our Crystal Ball Project with the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers Healthcare is in a peri …
Read more2023 Post HIMSS Trends
May 2, 2023
HIMSS 2023 Technology Trends Calvin and Jordan recently attended the HIMMS 2023 conference in Chicago, IL. We saw hundreds of vendors with a focus on every area of IT in Healthcare. While navigating the large vendor floor space, some common trends in T …
Read moreMedWand Mobile Clinic
April 26, 2023
The Mobile Clinic from MedWand is a multi-function clinical exam device designed to collect a range of common vitals and images needed by a clinician for direct to consumer, virtual consultations, and exam documentation purposes. The MedWand connects t …
Read moreThe JVC HD KY-PX200
April 26, 2023
The JVC HD KY-PX200 features a substantial range of motion partnered with 20X optical zoom and an additional 16X digital zoom. This capability paired with plug-and-play far-end camera controls (FECC) allows telehealth providers to direct the patient’s …
Read moreLogitech C920 Webcam
October 17, 2022
The Logitech C920 webcam is an inexpensive common webcam with good image clarity and color. Key Features: Simple design Adjustable mount brace to sit on top of monitor, or mount to tripod Built in microphone
Read moreTytoCare Pro
September 23, 2022
The TytoCare Pro multi-exam device allows patients and providers to collect and transmit exam data in live an asynchronous workflows. With on board guidance from the TytoCare device and the IOS or Android tablet using the Tyto app patients and care giv …
Read moreApple Watch Series 7
September 23, 2022
This watch features an FDA cleared ECG, fitness/activity tracking, fall detection, heart rate and blood oxygen sensors, sleep monitoring, and integrations into the Apple Health app environment. The ability to collect, alert, all from the patients wrist …
Read moreBodimetrics
September 23, 2022
With a unique adjustable spring loaded sizing design, and continuous SP02 monitoring the Bodimetrics Circul can provide biometric data for up to 15 hours. Reports and tracking data are collected and presented through Android and IOS based mobile apps. …
Read moreGalaxy Watch 4
September 23, 2022
The Galaxy Watch 4 is a smart watch with a variety of biomedical sensors and interactive features. Key Features: 1.2-1.4 diameter super AMOLED screen 247/361 mAH battery (1.5-3 days) Activity monitoring, SPo2, heart rate, ECG, BMI, sleep monitoring/tra …
Read moreEko – Littmann Core
September 23, 2022
The Eko-Littmann Core combines the chest and earpieces of a Littmann acoustic stethoscope with a Eko microphone and Bluetooth transmitter. Designed to be paired through the Eko App this device can transmit stethoscope sounds and phonocardiogram wavefor …
Read moreRPM Livongo Kit
September 21, 2022
The RPM kit offered by Livongo offers a modular solution that can be shipped out as a kit, or on a device by device basis. The cellular connectivity in each device means that an app, or device hub is not required as each device can connect and report r …
Read moreMeeting Owl Pro
September 21, 2022
The Meeting Owl Pro is an updated version of the Meeting Owl from Owl Labs. The Meeting owl provides a 360 view and multi-microphone audio. This device is designed to sit in the middle of a group of speakers and the camera can automatically focus and s …
Read moreJed Med Omnisteth Stethoscope
September 21, 2022
This steth supports a variety of features including interchangeable pediatric and adult chest pieces, onboard bell, diaphragm and wide filtering and volume controls, the ability to record stethoscope exams with location data and transmit the recordings …
Read moreLivongo RPM Kit
September 21, 2022
The RPM kit offered by Livongo offers a modular solution that can be shipped out as a kit, or on a device by device basis. The cellular connectivity in each device means that an app, or device hub is not required as each device can connect and report r …
Read moreVivify Health Pathways Home Kit
September 21, 2022
The Vivify Pathways Supporting a variety of business models from full kits to BYOD solutions. It also features a variety of peripheral devices and a robust back end for monitoring incoming data from patients. Key Features: Tablet based care platform (f …
Read moreFirefly DE605
September 21, 2022
While not a multi exam camera the DE-605 is a general exam camera that can provide good quality images for general, and dermatology use cases. The manual focus, adjustable light source, and built in polarization filter allow images to be transmitted in …
Read moreJed Med Horus III
September 21, 2022
This manual focus, multi-exam camera features lenses for dermatology, general exam, and otoscopy. Other specialty lenses can also be purchased. The ability to both stream live video, and record images to this device makes this a versatile tool for tele …
Read moreAMD VersaScope
September 21, 2022
The VersaScope supports a variety of use cases with it’s set of interchangeable lenses and large touch screen and controls. Built in image capture, variable light source, on board setting controls make this a flexible tool for basic clinical imaging. K …
Read moreLogitech H390
September 21, 2022
This Logitech headset is an example of a inexpensive USB audio solution for providing clear audio, and limited background noise. With onboard controls, and a very narrow pickup range on the microphone USB headset solutions like the H390 provide a simpl …
Read morePoly Sync 10
September 21, 2022
The Sync 10 is a speakerphone audio solution designed to be quickly setup and easy to operate. It connects using a USB-A or USB-C (with included adapter) connector and features a multi-microphone array for capturing multiple speakers in a small room en …
Read moreJabra speak 410
September 21, 2022
The 410 is a simple speakerphone with built in speaker and microphone. It is designed to be used in small conference spaces with multiple speakers. Other Jabra Speak models support Bluetooth connectivity and battery power, but the 410 is designed for e …
Read moreJVC KY-PZ200
September 21, 2022
The JVC KY-PZ200 is a wide angle pan-tilt-zoom camera with remote and far end camera control options. With a respectable 20x optical zoom, a 120 degree field of view, and USB plug and play functionality this small form factor camera system demonstrates …
Read moreEKO Duo Core Bluetooth Stethoscope
September 20, 2022
EKO stethoscopes connect to mobile and PC platforms via bluetooth. This app based connectivity allows for quick connection and transmission of stethoscope sounds to a far end. The single lead ECG pairs with a Phonocardiogram waveform to provide additio …
Read moreTrouble Shooting Guide
July 28, 2022
Basic Video Troubleshooting Guide: Clinic/Provider This troubleshooting guide is geared toward the clinic provider to include the use of stand-alone carts, laptops, desktops, and tablets as video conferencing endpoints. It should be noted that …
Read more2022 TTAC National Telehealth Technology Survey
June 14, 2022
Every two years The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Center (TTAC) sends out a national telehealth technology survey. This survey asks a variety of questions around the types of technologies, roles and future planning of organizations and ind …
Read moreVirtual Technology Showcase Panel: Broadband and Pandemic Response
May 26, 2022
During our Virtual Technology Showcase in February we had Garret Spargo and Mark VanderWerf lead our panel discussion that covered the importance of telemedicine technology topics including emerging broadband and infrastructure trends, the changing fac …
Read moreDr. Meskó’s Healthcare Needs a Trip to Mars
May 20, 2022
During our Virtual Technology Showcase in February we had the honor of having Dr. Meskó, (aka “The Medical Futurist”) and the Director of The Medical Futurist Institute. Dr. Meskó analyzes how science fiction technologies can become a reality in medici …
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