Telehealth and Telecommunications

The toolkit was originally published in October 2020 and was refreshed in June 2021. In the June 2021 refresh, we have added new evidence regarding equity in telemedicine uptake among diverse patient populations, as well as new resources regarding reimbursement.

The primary purpose of this collaborative is to evaluate the impact of public health crises on children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and children with behavioral health emergencies, assess telehealth capacities, and provide guidance and support to improve access to emergency pediatric services particularly in rural, tribal, and territorial areas.

Checklist for initiating telehealth services

Telehealth resources centers provide free resources for telehealth program development and sustainability

Virtual physical exams are growing in popularity due to their convenience for the patient and organization, especially when national or global pandemics arise. Look at the tips below to help make virtual physical exams easier.

Telehealth Consultation: Inter organizational operational process