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Papers by Scott Simmons
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), with more than 2,500 members, is the principal organ... more The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), with more than 2,500 members, is the principal organization of telemedicine practitioners in the United States. The ATA is a nonprofit society that seeks to bring together diverse groups from traditional medicine, nursing, allied health professionals, academic medical centers, technology and telecommunications companies, e-health, medical societies, government and others to overcome barriers to the advancement of telemedicine through the professional, ethical and equitable improvement in health care delivery. The ATA has strong ties and strategic relationships with host organizations with other international telemedicine societies. The ATA will occasionally define new practice guidelines and technical standards for telehealth practice to help advance the science of telehealth and to improve the quality of service to patients. Existing practice guidelines and technical standards will be reviewed for revision or renewal periodically. The practice guidelines and technical standards generated by ATA have undergone a thorough consensus and rigorous review, with final approval by the ATA Board of Directors. The practice guidelines and technical standards recognize that safe and effective telehealth practices require specific training, skills, and techniques, as described in each document. Reproduction or modification of the published practice guideline and technical standard by entities that do not provide these services is not authorized. V1.2007 3 Preamble These guidelines are designed to serve as both a consensus operational best practice reference based on clinical empirical experience and an educational tool to aid practitioners in providing appropriate telehealth care for patients. The practice of medicine is an integration of both the science and art of preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases. It should be recognized that compliance with these guidelines will not guarantee accurate diagnoses or successful outcomes. The purpose of these guidelines is to assist practitioners in pursuing a sound course of action to provide effective and safe medical care that is founded on current information, available resources, and patient needs. The guidelines are not meant to be unbending requirements of practice and they are not designed to, nor should they be used, to establish a legal standard of care. The American Telemedicine Association advises against the use of these guidelines in litigation in which the clinical decisions of a practitioner are called into question. The primary care practitioner is responsible for the decision about the appropriateness of a specific procedure or course of action, considering all presenting circumstances. An approach that differs from the ATA guidelines does not necessarily imply that the approach varied from the standard of care. If circumstances warrant, a practitioner may responsibly pursue a course of action different from these guidelines when, in the reasonable judgment of the practitioner, such action is indicated by the condition of the patient, restrictions or limits on available resources, or advances in information or technology subsequent to publication of the guidelines. Nonetheless, a practitioner who uses an approach that is significantly different from these guidelines is strongly advised to document in the patient record information adequate to explain the approach pursued.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2009
Telemedicine programs provide specialty health services to remote populations using telecommunica... more Telemedicine programs provide specialty health services to remote populations using telecommunications technology. This innovative approach to medical care delivery has been expanding for several years and currently covers various specialty areas such as cardiology, dermatology, and pediatrics. Economic evaluations of telemedicine, however, remain rare, and few of those conducted have accounted for the wide range of economic costs and benefits. Rigorous benefit-cost analyses of telemedicine programs could provide credible and comparative evidence of their economic viability and thus lead to the adoption and=or expansion of the most successful programs. To facilitate more advanced economic evaluations, this article presents research guidelines for conducting benefit-cost analyses of telemedicine programs, emphasizing opportunity cost estimation, commonly used program outcomes, and monetary conversion factors to translate outcomes to dollar values. The article concludes with specific recommendations for future research.
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2003
The authors thank the many organizations and individuals who contributed to the success of this e... more The authors thank the many organizations and individuals who contributed to the success of this exercise. Onslow County Emergency Medical Services, especially Butch Thompson, Lynda Buchikos, and Judi Costa, were valuable partners in developing our plans. We also thank our hosts at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base and Col. Mark Goodman and Maj. Steve Simmons in particular. Global Communications Solutions, Inc. (GCS), provided satellite communications equipment, and GCS's Vance Kannapel and Brian Skurka's diligence in setting up and operating said equipment was greatly appreciated.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2010
To cite this article: Jamie Adler, Curtis Lowery, Scott Simmons, Joseph Tracy, Alexander Vo. Tele... more To cite this article: Jamie Adler, Curtis Lowery, Scott Simmons, Joseph Tracy, Alexander Vo. Telemedicine and e-Health. December 2010, 16(10): 1090-1090. doi:10.1089/tmj.2010.9943 . ... 1 Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Health Care System, Madison, Wisconsin.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
There are myriad telehealth applications for natural or anthropogenic disaster response. Teleheal... more There are myriad telehealth applications for natural or anthropogenic disaster response. Telehealth technologies and methods have been demonstrated in a variety of real and simulated disasters. Telehealth is a force multiplier, providing medical and public health expertise at a distance, minimizing the logistic and safety issues associated with on-site care provision. Telehealth provides a virtual surge capacity, enabling physicians and other health professionals from around the world to assist overwhelmed local health and medical personnel with the increased demand for services postdisaster. There are several categories of telehealth applications in disaster response, including ambulatory/primary care, specialty consultation, remote monitoring, and triage, medical logistics, and transportation coordination. External expertise would be connected via existing telehealth networks in the disaster area or specially deployed telehealth systems in shelters or on-scene. This paper addresses the role of telehealth in disaster response and recommends a roadmap for its widespread use in preparing for and responding to natural and anthropogenic disasters.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability... more The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability to support the family as they deal with their health needs should be a keystone to our mission. The availability of telehealth services can be a significant support, especially in the time of difficult health situations (cancer, abuse, pediatric needs, aging parents, financial strain) where keeping a family together and connected can be very beneficial to keeping that family foundation strong. As our society looks for ways to stretch the capabilities of our healthcare infrastructure, telehealth can help keep families connected in times of challenging healthcare situations.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability... more The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability to support the family as they deal with their health needs should be a keystone to our mission. The availability of telehealth services can be a significant support, especially in the time of difficult health situations (cancer, abuse, pediatric needs, aging parents, financial strain) where keeping a family together and connected can be very beneficial to keeping that family foundation strong. As our society looks for ways to stretch the capabilities of our healthcare infrastructure, telehealth can help keep families connected in times of challenging healthcare situations.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
Telehealth applications and information communication technologies can be customized and scaled t... more Telehealth applications and information communication technologies can be customized and scaled to meet the healthcare service needs of a wide variety of special populations. Categorization of those special groups can be viewed from a spectrum of perspectives such as by gender, age, culture, families, communities, chronic conditions, or particular types of locations, as well as when addressing a specific or unique health need. The emergence of innovations in the use of a range of technologies and connectivity offers exciting new approaches to the integration of telehealth aimed at improving quality and continuity of care to better meet the needs of special populations.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), with more than 2,500 members, is the principal organ... more The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), with more than 2,500 members, is the principal organization of telemedicine practitioners in the United States. The ATA is a nonprofit society that seeks to bring together diverse groups from traditional medicine, nursing, allied health professionals, academic medical centers, technology and telecommunications companies, e-health, medical societies, government and others to overcome barriers to the advancement of telemedicine through the professional, ethical and equitable improvement in health care delivery. The ATA has strong ties and strategic relationships with host organizations with other international telemedicine societies. The ATA will occasionally define new practice guidelines and technical standards for telehealth practice to help advance the science of telehealth and to improve the quality of service to patients. Existing practice guidelines and technical standards will be reviewed for revision or renewal periodically. The practice guidelines and technical standards generated by ATA have undergone a thorough consensus and rigorous review, with final approval by the ATA Board of Directors. The practice guidelines and technical standards recognize that safe and effective telehealth practices require specific training, skills, and techniques, as described in each document. Reproduction or modification of the published practice guideline and technical standard by entities that do not provide these services is not authorized. V1.2007 3 Preamble These guidelines are designed to serve as both a consensus operational best practice reference based on clinical empirical experience and an educational tool to aid practitioners in providing appropriate telehealth care for patients. The practice of medicine is an integration of both the science and art of preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases. It should be recognized that compliance with these guidelines will not guarantee accurate diagnoses or successful outcomes. The purpose of these guidelines is to assist practitioners in pursuing a sound course of action to provide effective and safe medical care that is founded on current information, available resources, and patient needs. The guidelines are not meant to be unbending requirements of practice and they are not designed to, nor should they be used, to establish a legal standard of care. The American Telemedicine Association advises against the use of these guidelines in litigation in which the clinical decisions of a practitioner are called into question. The primary care practitioner is responsible for the decision about the appropriateness of a specific procedure or course of action, considering all presenting circumstances. An approach that differs from the ATA guidelines does not necessarily imply that the approach varied from the standard of care. If circumstances warrant, a practitioner may responsibly pursue a course of action different from these guidelines when, in the reasonable judgment of the practitioner, such action is indicated by the condition of the patient, restrictions or limits on available resources, or advances in information or technology subsequent to publication of the guidelines. Nonetheless, a practitioner who uses an approach that is significantly different from these guidelines is strongly advised to document in the patient record information adequate to explain the approach pursued.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2009
Telemedicine programs provide specialty health services to remote populations using telecommunica... more Telemedicine programs provide specialty health services to remote populations using telecommunications technology. This innovative approach to medical care delivery has been expanding for several years and currently covers various specialty areas such as cardiology, dermatology, and pediatrics. Economic evaluations of telemedicine, however, remain rare, and few of those conducted have accounted for the wide range of economic costs and benefits. Rigorous benefit-cost analyses of telemedicine programs could provide credible and comparative evidence of their economic viability and thus lead to the adoption and=or expansion of the most successful programs. To facilitate more advanced economic evaluations, this article presents research guidelines for conducting benefit-cost analyses of telemedicine programs, emphasizing opportunity cost estimation, commonly used program outcomes, and monetary conversion factors to translate outcomes to dollar values. The article concludes with specific recommendations for future research.
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2003
The authors thank the many organizations and individuals who contributed to the success of this e... more The authors thank the many organizations and individuals who contributed to the success of this exercise. Onslow County Emergency Medical Services, especially Butch Thompson, Lynda Buchikos, and Judi Costa, were valuable partners in developing our plans. We also thank our hosts at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base and Col. Mark Goodman and Maj. Steve Simmons in particular. Global Communications Solutions, Inc. (GCS), provided satellite communications equipment, and GCS's Vance Kannapel and Brian Skurka's diligence in setting up and operating said equipment was greatly appreciated.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2010
To cite this article: Jamie Adler, Curtis Lowery, Scott Simmons, Joseph Tracy, Alexander Vo. Tele... more To cite this article: Jamie Adler, Curtis Lowery, Scott Simmons, Joseph Tracy, Alexander Vo. Telemedicine and e-Health. December 2010, 16(10): 1090-1090. doi:10.1089/tmj.2010.9943 . ... 1 Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Health Care System, Madison, Wisconsin.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
There are myriad telehealth applications for natural or anthropogenic disaster response. Teleheal... more There are myriad telehealth applications for natural or anthropogenic disaster response. Telehealth technologies and methods have been demonstrated in a variety of real and simulated disasters. Telehealth is a force multiplier, providing medical and public health expertise at a distance, minimizing the logistic and safety issues associated with on-site care provision. Telehealth provides a virtual surge capacity, enabling physicians and other health professionals from around the world to assist overwhelmed local health and medical personnel with the increased demand for services postdisaster. There are several categories of telehealth applications in disaster response, including ambulatory/primary care, specialty consultation, remote monitoring, and triage, medical logistics, and transportation coordination. External expertise would be connected via existing telehealth networks in the disaster area or specially deployed telehealth systems in shelters or on-scene. This paper addresses the role of telehealth in disaster response and recommends a roadmap for its widespread use in preparing for and responding to natural and anthropogenic disasters.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability... more The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability to support the family as they deal with their health needs should be a keystone to our mission. The availability of telehealth services can be a significant support, especially in the time of difficult health situations (cancer, abuse, pediatric needs, aging parents, financial strain) where keeping a family together and connected can be very beneficial to keeping that family foundation strong. As our society looks for ways to stretch the capabilities of our healthcare infrastructure, telehealth can help keep families connected in times of challenging healthcare situations.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability... more The role of the "family" is vital to a patient's overall healthcare picture. Telehealth's ability to support the family as they deal with their health needs should be a keystone to our mission. The availability of telehealth services can be a significant support, especially in the time of difficult health situations (cancer, abuse, pediatric needs, aging parents, financial strain) where keeping a family together and connected can be very beneficial to keeping that family foundation strong. As our society looks for ways to stretch the capabilities of our healthcare infrastructure, telehealth can help keep families connected in times of challenging healthcare situations.
Telemedicine and e-Health, 2008
Telehealth applications and information communication technologies can be customized and scaled t... more Telehealth applications and information communication technologies can be customized and scaled to meet the healthcare service needs of a wide variety of special populations. Categorization of those special groups can be viewed from a spectrum of perspectives such as by gender, age, culture, families, communities, chronic conditions, or particular types of locations, as well as when addressing a specific or unique health need. The emergence of innovations in the use of a range of technologies and connectivity offers exciting new approaches to the integration of telehealth aimed at improving quality and continuity of care to better meet the needs of special populations.