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WYOMING NETWORK FOR TELEHEALTH

WYOMING NETWORK FOR TELEHEALTH. Rex E. Gantenbein, PhD Center for Rural Health Research and Education. Telemedicine and mental health. Mental health services are hard to access in Wyoming Telemedicine/telehealth can: Provide live remote access to specialists

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WYOMING NETWORK FOR TELEHEALTH

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  1. WYOMING NETWORK FOR TELEHEALTH Rex E. Gantenbein, PhD Center for Rural Health Research and Education WY Psychological Association 10-09

  2. Telemedicine and mental health • Mental health services are hard to access in Wyoming • Telemedicine/telehealth can: • Provide live remote access to specialists • Support collaboration with primary care providers in local communities • Deliver education to local providers on mental health diagnosis and therapy WY Psychological Association 10-09

  3. WyNETTE • Vision: a statewide telehealth network with particular emphasis on mental health applications • Upgrade telecommunications infrastructure • Implement educational, clinical, and administrative applications • Improve the knowledge and capabilities of the state’s health care workforce about telehealth • Develop strategies for sustainability WY Psychological Association 10-09

  4. WyNETTE • Steps toward this vision • Funding from FCC Rural Health Care Pilot Program • Install dedicated high-speed connectivity for 39 sites, including small hospitals, community mental health clinics, and substance abuse centers • Funding from HRSA Offices of Rural Health Policy and Health Information Technology • Develop operational and management structure • Create business plan and service models WY Psychological Association 10-09

  5. WyNETTE • Issues to be addressed • Create an independent organization • Develop implementation plan • Develop and deliver training • Conduct social marketing and continuing education • Create sustainability plan • Develop evaluation plan WY Psychological Association 10-09

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