Medical experts and technologists from around the world will discuss the rapidly changing field of telemedicine, or eHealth, and examine best practices in applying this technology to improve both access to and the quality of patient care. The theme of this year's conference, which will assess both the clinical and financial aspects of telemedicine, is "A Glocal Approach to eHealth" Topics include lessons learned by the military, the future of remote monitoring, and expanding telehealth in emerging markets.
Program for the 2012 UPMC Telemedicine Symposium
Course Directors:
- Bruno Gridelli, MD, Medical-Scientific Director, UPMC International
- John Williams, MD, Associate Medical Director, UPMC International
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 | 1 to 5:15 p.m. |
Registration | |
Opening Remarks
Bruno Gridelli, MD | |
Keynote Address
Telemedicine Across 19 Time Zones: The Power of Virtualizing Healthcare
Colonel Ron Poropatich, MD | |
The Economics of Telemedicine in a World of Financial Constraints and Increasing Costs of Healthcare
Laura Raimondo | |
Remote Telementoring of Endoscopic Surgery (with live demonstration)
Carl Snyderman, MD | |
The Current State of Global Telehealth Law
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Interactive Discussion: Challenges of Adopting Telehealth
Moderator: Andrew Watson, MD, MLitt, FACS |
Thursday, June 7, 2012 | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Use of Telemedicine Applications between Continents
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Implementing Telemedicine in the Alp Region of France: Services and Governance
Serge Bernard | |
Beyond Initiate-Build-Operate-Transfer of International Telemedicine Programs: A New Strategy
Rifat Latifi, MD | |
Tomorrow's Telemedicine Shown Today
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The Role of Telemedicine in Home Monitoring and Long Term Care
Penny Milanovich | |
eHealth and the European Market
Thierry Zylberberg | |
Mobile Technology, Analytics, and More - The Healthcare IT Evolution
Dan Drawbaugh | |
System Demonstration Project in the UK
Miles Ayling | |
Interactive Discussion: Future of Remote Monitoring
Moderator: John Williams, MD |
Friday, June 8, 2012 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Telemedicine: Healthcare's Affordable New Frontier
Gerry Malone | |
Comparison of eHealth Experiences in Regions of Italy
Mariano Corso | |
International Partnerships: Healthcare, Industry, and Education
Frances Finn | |
TeleHealth in Land of Oz
Leif Hanlen, PhD | |
International Telemedicine and eHealth: Transforming Systems of Care in the Global Community
Dale Alverson, MD | |
Interactive Discussion: Expanding Telehealth in the Emerging Markets
Moderator: Bruno Gridelli, MD | |
Panel Discussion - The Future of eHealth
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Closing Remarks
John Williams, MD |
For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.upmc.com/aboutupmc/icsd/telemedicine/pages/telemedicine.aspx