At the NRTRC Telemedicine Conference 2013 we will explore the options and advantages of engaging the three key groups, the patient, the provider and the payers. We will delve into the reasons these three groups are so vitally important to the growth of telemedicine as well as the how to’s of reaching these groups. It is no longer enough to passively write a pamphlet about this shiny new toy called telehealth. We need to show them why it is a necessary way of providing care. We need to motivate people to action and not allow them to sit on the sidelines with a “that’s nice” mentality.
We will have two tracks at the conference this year, Clinical/Administrative and Technical. Our tracks will look at how each person involved in telehealth can be part of getting the word out and growing telehealth in their organization and the region as well as other topics of interest. We are also pleased to offer workshops the day before the conference begins. These workshops will include a 4 hour class on Telemedicine 101 for those new to telehealth or those that want a better understanding of it. Other topics are to be determined and will be announced as soon as possible.