5 Tips for Telehealth

Thanks to USTelecom for these helpful tips:

As communities work to support the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic, broadband-powered telehealth helps ensure the doctor is always in.

1. Coverage Expanding:
   1. Medicare has lifted restrictions on telehealth coverage and medical professionals across the country are expanding their offerings.
2. Be Tech Ready:
   1. Testing your webcam and other equipment, closing unnecessary programs on your computer and using a wired broadband connection can help improve visits.
3. Virtual Triage:
   1. With hospitals overloaded, telehealth plays a vital role in triage–providing guidance on when to recover at home and when to seek in-person care.
   2. Experiencing potential symptoms? IU Health is offering free online screening 24/7.
4. Online Rx Refills:
   1. The CDC recommends talking to your doctor or pharmacist about creating an emergency supply of prescription medications during a pandemic.
   2. Many providers are waiving refill limits, and major pharmacy chains are offering free prescription delivery in support of social distancing.
5. Connected Resources for Health Care Professionals:
   1. Cisco tutorial on transitioning to virtual health care
   2. Twilio artificial intelligence chatbot helps answer common COVID-19 questions
   3. Online CDC COVID-19 FAQ for the medical community

We hope these resources are helpful and we’re here to help support your connectivity needs. We’re in this together.