August 2021 Newsletter
3rd Annual UMTRC Conference a Resounding Success!
The UMTRC staff were so excited to see everyone in-person at our 3rd Annual Conference at the Gillespie Conference Center in South Bend, Indiana. The conference was the first large gathering for many of our attendees and we were honored have you with us! Along with two fabulous keynote speakers, attendees were able to choose between ten different breakout sessions. Some attendees said they had a very hard time choosing which session to attend.
Feedback from the surveys:
5 STARS - The median rating for the opening keynote from Chuck Doarn was 5 stars!
5 STARS - 87.5% of survey respondents rated the closing keynote from Katea Ravega with 5 stars!
100% YES - Did the conference meet its objectives? 100% of survey respondents said YES, the conference met its objections!
Your feedback is much appreciated! Thank you for completing the survey!
Additionally, several attendees enjoyed our new self-lead tour of the Notre Dame campus. Check out our website for the pictures from the conference.
Save the date for the 4th Annual UMTRC Telehealth Conference scheduled for September 13-14, 2022 at the Gillespie Conference Center in South Bend, IN.
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UMTRC Telehealth Awards
Everyone at the UMTRC would like to extend our sincerest THANK YOU to everyone that attended the 3rd Annual UMTRC Telehealth Conference! We also want to congratulate our 2021 award recipients.
Click HERE to read a wrap-up of our annual awards for Leadership, Innovation, and Collaboration within the UMTRC region.
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While the UMTRC staff was busy with all of the final details for hosting our 3rd Annual UMTRC Conference in South Bend, Indiana, CMS released a jam-packed proposal for their 2022 Physician Fee Schedule. There have been several great write-ups about the proposal already, and the UMTRC staff would like to share them with you!
Click HERE to read more about the 2022 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule.
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Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions
This month we are introducing a new section in our newsletter – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)!
The UMTRC has a whole list of FAQs on our website. But the newest trend in FAQs is:
“What if the provider and the patient are in different states?”
The gold standard is still that the provider be licensed in the state where the patient is physically located during the visit. This is also contingent upon any compacts the provider may be participating. While some states relaxed their licensing standards for neighboring states due to COVID, many states have re-instated their licensure requirements as their state Public Health Emergency (PHE) waivers have sunset.
For most states, it really depends upon which states the provider is licensed in, and where the patient is at the time of the visit. The UMTRC’s best advice is to look to the Federal State Medical Board (FSMB) guidelines here: https://www.fsmb.org/siteassets/advocacy/pdf/state-emergency-declarations-licensures-requirementscovid-19.pdf
NOTE: Medicare and Medicaid will not pay if either the patient or the provider are not on US soil. For commercial providers, it will depend upon the beneficiaries insurance and/or any negotiated contracts HFHS has with that payor.
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UMTRC Podcast: Mental Health
In episode 15, Becky Sanders talks with former senator Jim Merritt about the importance of focusing on mental health efforts after the pandemic and into the future. Tune in below!
You can access our podcasts through our website or subscribe to them on your favorite podcast platform! New episodes are typically released on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. If you have a suggestion for a future topic, or would like us to interview you, please complete the form at Podcast Inquiry.
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Virtual Office Hours
Similar to webinars, our Virtual Office Hours are offered virtually. They are more informal, more interactive, and typically only last 30 minutes, instead of an hour. The UMTRC hosts topic-based Virtual Office Hours twice a month. Bring a cup of coffee and join us for an informal discussion!
Our August Virtual Office Hours will be:
CMS 2022 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule
Date: August 10, 2021
Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm EST
Location: Videoconference
Hosted by: Becky Sanders
Join us as we shed some light on CMS’s 2022 Proposed Physician Fee schedule and its possible implications for your program’s Medicare beneficiaries and your providers.
Grant Writing 101
Date: August 27, 2021
Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm EST
Location: Videoconference
Hosted by: Luke Wortley
Luke Wortley is an experienced member of the Indiana Rural Health Association grant writing team. He will provide an overview and tips for writing a successful grant.
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UMTRC 2021 Stakeholder Calls
As a grant-funded organization, the goal of the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center (UMTRC) is to provide technical assistance to assist individuals and organizations in our region who are interested in telehealth. One of the ways that we do this is through our quarterly stakeholder calls, where we focus on policy and reimbursement changes for the states in our region: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. We invite you to join us for the jam-packed update to the quarterly state of telehealth in our region! These typically occur on the 3rd Wednesday of each quarter (January, April, July, and October). Anyone may register and participate in any of the calls. Check out our events for more information, and to register for each specific call.
Here are the remaining 2021 stakeholder calls dates:
Wednesday, October 20th from 2-3pm EST
More info can be found here: https://www.umtrc.org/events/stakeholder-meeting/
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Upcoming In-Person Conferences & Virtual Events
As state Public Health Emergencies (PHEs) start to sunset throughout the region, there are a mix of virtual and in-person conferences available. As we learn about regional and national conferences, we will post them on our website in the Events section of the UMTRC website.
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InROC Rural Substance Use Summer Workshops
The Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium (InROC) is hosting their final Rural Substance Use Workshop next Wednesday, August 11th in Boone County.
Join us for a day of learning!
- Hear real-life stories from those with SUD
- Discover what programs are available in your community
- Learn about resources from local leaders and business professionals
- Receive Narcan training and kits
- Enjoy a free lunch on us
This event is open to persons 15 years of age and up. Please invite your colleagues, friends, family, and business professionals in your area.
Boone County Workshop
Date: August 11, 2021
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm EST
Location: Hampton Inn
6005 S Main St., Whitestown, IN 46075
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Illinois Rural Health Association Annual Conference
August 11-12, 2021 in Champaign, IL
Becky Sanders will be presenting "Technology for Virtual Care" on Wednesday, August 11th. We will also have a UMTRC booth in the Exhibitor Hall. Stop by and see us!
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Ohio Rural Health Virtual Conference
August 11-13, 2021
We are proud to be a sponsor of the Ohio Rural Health Virtual Conference! Connect with healthcare practitioners, administrators, and advocates for rural health across Ohio on today’s most pressing matters, from COVID-19 to mental health in agricultural communities and beyond. Stop by the UMTRC Virtual booth!
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2nd Annual Don Kelso Golf Classic
The 2nd Annual IRHA Don Kelso Golf Classic presented by Aware Recovery Care will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at The Trophy Club in Lebanon, IN.
Golfing Fees:
Team - $300 (team of 4)
Individual - $75
New this Year!
The IRHA .5k run/walk/crawl sponsored by USI!
Registration is now open! Get your team together! Sponsorship opportunities are also available on the registration page.
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This newsletter was made possible by grant numbers G22RH30351 and GA5RH37466 from the Office for Advancement of Telehealth, Health Resource and Services Administration, DHHS. This information or content and conclusions are those of the UMTRC and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.