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Going to APA in August? Consider Attending the 7-Hour CE Workshop on “Best Practices” in Telepsychology

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2012-05-15 01:12

Join us at this INTERMEDIATE workshop to explore the complex controversies behind licensure, informed consent, HIPAA, online marketing, reimbursement, and other pivotal concerns for professionals. It examines the scientific literature and legal and ethical codes that are relevant to safe and successful telepractice (psychotherapy, assessment, and supervision).

Telemental Health Efficacy Outcomes Surpass Face-to-Face Encounters with 98,609 Patients

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2012-05-12 03:01
In an article published in Psychiatric Services, Linda Godleski, M.D., Adam Darkins, M.D., M.P.H. & John Peters, M.S. reported clinical outcomes of the largest assessment in telemental health.

Health Insurers Setting Up Telemedicine Services

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-05-11 03:33

Insurers such as United Healthcare, Aetna and Cigna, and large employers such as General Electric and Delta Air Lines are getting on board, pushing telemedicine as a way to make

Highlights of the 2012 American Telemedicine Association Conference

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2012-05-06 10:12

The American Telemedicine Association convention buzzed with excitement in San Jose last week. It was clear to many of us in attendance that this year is a “tipping-point” for the association as well as the telehealth movement. With the advances in broadband and usage of communication and internet technology since the ATA’s founding in 1993, most of the significant advances in telemedicine and telehealth have happened in the last 2 years.

How to Obtain a Work/Study Scholarship to TeleMental Health Institute’s Certificate Program

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2012-05-06 03:59

FREE 1-hour Training Webinar

Have you been waiting for a way to afford a comprehensive training program in telehealth? This opportunity might just be your ticket into the exciting new world of 21st Century practice, using 21st Century tools.

Dr. Maheu to Deliver Keynote to a SOLD OUT Georgia Psychological Association Convention, April 21

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-04-06 05:00
I’ll discuss the Future of Telepsychology in my keynote at at the Georgia Psychological Association Convention. In case that isn’t enough, I’ll also deliver 2 other programs at the same meeting.
The weekend will start with a 3-hour program describing how to it started in developing self-help materials for consumers on April 20.

Looking for Work in TeleMental Health? Consider Helping Our Injured Veterans

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-04-06 03:24

Soldier SalutingDo you want to get involved in telehealth and help our country at the same time? As we’ve commented in the past, the VA is rapidly expanding services through telemental health. Employment opportunities are growing dramatically. Get in now.

VA’s Telehealth Programs Bring Care Closer to Home

New APP Screens for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-03-30 04:34

Our reprinted news this week is remarkable in how it reports an app that can potentially make mental health diagnosing easier for the average practitioner. If the report is correct, this could be the start of something small, yet powerful.

Important Telehealth Licensing Precedent is Set by the DOD

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2012-02-12 00:46

Military Men SalutingNew “National Defensive Defense Authorization  Act for Fiscal Year 2012 Conference Report” (House Report 112-329) changes language concerning location of services to state “any location” rather than only in specified states where the practitioner is licensed.

ATA Sponsors Briefing for Members of Congress re: National Licensure — Jan 31st

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2012-02-08 19:51

You may have been wondering when this was going to happen, but recent events are making a sea-change toward national licensure more of an reality as our  lawmakers are steadily being drawn into the public eye.