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Written by Eugene Borukhovich
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Tuesday, 30 December 2008 13:08 |
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USDA is now accepting applications for grants ranging from $50-$500K for distance learning and telemedicine. According to the application guide the actual overall funding for the grant has not been determined. From the document itself, here are the criteria: 1. Currently deliver or propose to deliver distance learning or telemedicine services for the term of the grant. To receive a grant, the purposes must meet the grant definition of distance learning and telemedicine. The DLT program is focused on sustainability. Planning studies, research projects, and short-term demonstration projects of less than two years will not be considered.
2. Be legally organized as an incorporated organization or partnership; an Indian tribe or tribal organization; a state or local unit of government; a consortium; or other legal entity, including a private corporation organized on a for profit or not-for profit basis with the legal capacity to contract with the United States Government. Please see 7 CFR 1703.103(a)(1) & 1703.125(k) for specific legal definitions and citations.
3. Operate a rural community facility or deliver distance learning or telemedicine services to entities that operate a rural community facility or to residents of rural areas at rates calculated to ensure that the benefit of the financial assistance passes through to such entities or to residents of rural areas. There has been a hightened awareness on telemedicine, telepsychiatry, telehealth in general in the last few weeks. Is this the next exploding VC market or just another fad? To apply or get more info, visit: http://bitly.com/1MZh |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 January 2009 13:29 |
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Written by Eugene Borukhovich
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 23:04 |
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Emerging countries have difficulty accessing quality healthcare. A company that was born out of MIT in 2007, ClickDiagnostics, is putting technology to work delivering telemedicine to a developing world. "Mission
ClickDiagnostics, Inc. has a dual mission of bringing quality medical advice at the doorstep of every household in the developing world at an affordable price, and developing cost-effective solutions for gathering critical data needed for planning and executing public health interventions. " Using mobile technology, enables local personnel to work with experienced doctors. This summer ClickDiagnostics partnered with Telederm.org to provide remote skin care services. Kudos to the managment team! |
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Written by Eugene Borukhovich
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Monday, 15 September 2008 22:12 |
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Today I came across a website for "Doctors on Demand". This decriptions below is straight form their site: "Doctors on Demand seek to use the latest technology to streamline and improve patient’s access to immediate healthcare. Our solution is a valuable addition to almost any health care plan. Health care costs are raising, and according to the American Medical Association, as many as 70% of doctor and ER visits are merely informational and therefore unnecessary. Doctors on Demand’s innovative services aim to reduce the costs and lost productivity that go along with these visits, while creating peace of mind, improving quality of care, and increasing cost savings through dedicated, experienced, and professional physician access. " I have not yet signed up to test drive this service but looks like there are 6 "easy" steps (I am being facetious). I am not sure if the use of this telemedicine approach benefits the doctors - when will they take these calls? How does it benefit the patient - why not call your own physician that you trust and knows you? I think a more innovative approach would be to establish a video relationship with a doctor of your choice on a different time zone then you are.. Just food for though. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 December 2008 23:24 |
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