Telehealth Infrastructure that Promotes Effective Care Delivery

In this episode, we discuss high-reliability telehealth infrastructure as a transformative innovation in the healthcare industry. Joining us is Dr. James McElligott from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Dr. McElligott shares some of the history and impact of the Telemedicine rise, including its integration into medical education. Listeners will discover how a pioneering center has evolved over the years and how its scope and reach differ from other telehealth solutions.

MPS host Minta Ferguson also engages Dr. McElligott in a discussion about the telehealth opportunities and challenges posed by the built environment. They discuss the implications of the repeal of the Certificate of Need (CON) in South Carolina and how telemedicine can bridge the gap in access to care in rural communities.

Anyone interested in learning the essential components of an effective telehealth infrastructure, or who want to stay informed on the emerging telemedicine technologies poised to advance telehealth even further, should not miss this episode! Subscribe to stay tuned for future episodes covering this and other relevant topics on Ideas Shaping Healthcare.