MTS - Maine Telemedicine Services-Benefits of Telemedicine and Teamwork with MTS

"Solutions for Connecting People Interactively"

Access to services close to home; reduced time and travel for the ill, especially elderly patients
Increased patient compliance with plan of care; enhanced continuity of care

More comprehensive services for patients, aiding patient retention and marketing
Local access to Grand Rounds and Continuing Education
Savings on travel expenses and time for educational and administrative meetings
Use for interviewing job candidates and for clinical oversight from a distance

Telemedicine equipment and installation at lower prices than commercial vendors
On-site technical training on effective use of equipment
Year round technical support on equipment, 8-5, Monday-Friday
Service contracts on Polycom telemedicine equipment at greatly reduced rates
Coordination with equipment manufacturer for any needed repairs
Option of installation of and/or special training on peripheral telemedicine equipment
Discounted ISDN line costs and support with telephone company
Discounted bridging services for multipoint teleconferencing through MTS bridge

Support and on-going training of local telemedicine Site Coordinators and clinicians
Consultative support by MTS Director with participant’s providers
Liaison with health care providers and help with clinical and scheduling protocol development
Advice and assistance on service delivery, including site preparation, best practices in clinical presentation and documentation,and navigation of processes to attain appropriate reimbursement
Education on steps for credentialing providers in accordance with established Joint Commission and other regulatory standards
Publicity for telemedicine activities of network participants in monthly newsletter
Collection and compilation of data to demonstrate telemedicine quality and cost effectiveness
Advocacy for favorable statewide policies for telemedicine