Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center

A Virtual View

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As a federally funded program of the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA), the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center provides a comprehensive set of telehealth clinical and technical assistance services leveraged into products of lasting value to rural providers. Many of the resources found on the website are related to reimbursement and the development of sustainable telehealth programs. The UMTRC region encompasses the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. We have created this podcast as an additional outreach tool for savvy individuals like yourself to assist you in learnin...

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Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center

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www.umtrc.org

Latest episode

May 15, 2026

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Episodes

Understanding the Importance of Digital Equity with Eliza Brader 04.08.2023

Danielle talks with Eliza Brader , a digital equity specialist and director and co-founder of Just Us Civil Rights . Tune in for a discussion about what digital equity is and why planning is a vital part of intersectional digital and health equity.

Utilizing Libraries as Mental Health Hubs with iMPROve Health 21.07.2023

Danielle talks with the team behind the Libraries as Mental Health Hubs program at iMPROve Health . Tune in for a discussion about the current state of the program, the practical realities of working with community health partners, and how to build similar programs in your community. iMPROve Health, formerly known as MPRO, is Michigan’s designated Quality Improvement Organization (QIO). As a nonpr...

Digital Equity and the Indiana Digital Equity Taskforce with Cheyanne Geideman 07.07.2023

Danielle talks with Cheyanne Geideman from the Purdue Center for Regional Development about the Indiana Digital Equity Plan, how you can get involved, and why digital equity is so important to healthcare and public health. Visit the website for more information about the Indiana Digital Equity Plan and how you can be involved! Dates of the upcoming solution sessions are below: July 11 – Delphi ( W...

The Importance of Connectivity with Ali Levorsen 19.05.2023

Danielle talks with Ali Levorsen from PulseWrx about the Lifeline Wireless Program and Affordable Connectivity Program . Tune in a discussion about what these programs can do for those lacking connectivity and why it's so vital for people to have the ability to get connected.

Utilizing Remote Communications Technology in Research with Rossmary D. Marquez 05.05.2023

Danielle speaks with Rossmary D. Marquez, MPH about the practical realities of using remote communications technology for research as well as the unique opportunities that researching remotely can have when reaching vulnerable populations.

The Future of Telehealth and Healthcare with Arthur Cooksey 21.04.2023

Danielle talks with Arthur Cooksey , the Founder and CEO of Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. about how emerging technologies and increased connectivity will impact the future of telehealth and healthcare.

Because You Matter with Dr. John Keesler and Dr. David Wilkerson 07.04.2023

Danielle is joined by John Keesler, Ph. D., MSW, LMSW and David Wilkerson, Ph. D., MSW to discuss Indiana University's Because You Matter program. Tune in for an overview of how the Because You Matter program provides resources and support as well as a discussion of the best ways to partner with rural communities to develop new programs. Resources mentioned in this episode: Because You Matter: Rur...

Understanding the Importance of Telehealth Research with Dr. Jessica Simacek 17.03.2023

Danielle talks with Dr. Jessica Simacek , the Director of the ICI-led TeleOutreach Center and the TeleOutreach Research Core at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, about her work in telehealth research. Tune in for a dicussion about why telehealth research is a vital part of the healthcare landscape and what the role of telehealth should be when improving access to care for children wi...

Provider Shortages and Credentialing with Amy Otto and Dominique Roberson 03.03.2023

Danielle talks with Amy and Dominique from VirtualMed Staff about how provider shortages can be alleviated through telehealth and hybrid care. They also discuss the ways the basics of telehealth credentialing and licensure how they help and hinder healthcare systems and providers. Do you want to be on A Virtual View? Reach out and let us know !

Understanding Technology Transfer Centers with Sherrie Nichols 17.02.2023

Danielle talks with Sherrie Nichols from the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTC) about the services that the MHTTC provides. Tune in to hear more about how training and process improvement can be used to to modernize and improve behavioral health. Connect with A Virtual View on our website today!

Connecting Rural Communities with Behavioral Health with Kathy Walker 03.02.2023

In the first episode of our third season, Danielle discusses the Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives Program with its director, Kathy Walker . Tune in for a discussion of how rural communities can connect with behavioral health care. Connect with A Virtual View on our website today!

Introducing Amnah Anwar 16.12.2022

As a special feature to close out season 2 of A Virtual View, we are excited to introduce the UMTRC's new Director Amnah Anwar. Amnah shares a little bit about herself, and her career, and gives us a peek into the future of telehealth. We have excellent guests lined up for season 3 of A Virtual View, stay tuned for the first episode coming in February 2023

Suicide Prevention and Stigma Reduction with Dr. Alison Arnold 18.11.2022

Danielle speaks with Dr. Alison Arnold , the Director Interdisciplinary Center for Community Health & Wellness at Central Michigan University (CMU). In this episode we discuss CMU's Preventing Suicide in Michigan Men (PRiSMM) program and how we utilize telehealth to address mental health disparities and increase access to care.

Legal Challenges and Healthcare with Sarah Swank 04.11.2022

Danielle speaks with Sarah Swank , a nationally noted healthcare and health equity attorney and policy advisor with Nixon Peabody LLP . In this episode, we discuss the legal and ethical complications that come with telehealth, artificial intelligence, and the future of healthcare.

RPM and Telehealth with Shuo Qiao 21.10.2022

Danielle speaks with Shuo Qiao from Moving Analytics about remote cardiac rehabilitation. Tune in for a discussion of emerging healthcare technology and a look at how we can use data to inform important healthcare decisions.

Telehealth Training and Technology with Raymond Barrett 07.10.2022

Danielle speaks with Raymond Barrett , CEO of the Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC about tele-behavioral health and the importance of telehealth training. Join us for a discussion of the present state of telehealth training and a look at what the future of telehealth might look like.

Remote Patient Monitoring with Mark Russell and Janson Lanier 16.09.2022

Danielle speaks with Mark Russell and Janson Lanier from Vitalograph about Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Respiratory Diagnostics. Tune in for an overview of specialty RPM devices and a discussion of how they can be used to monitor chronic and acute conditions.

Mental Health with Marni Stahlman 02.09.2022

Cam speaks with  Marni Stahlman , the President and CEO of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, in this collaboration between a Virtual View and the Telehealth Unmuted podcast. Marni is a passionate advocate for the de-stigmatization of mental health care and works to advocate for and provide care to individuals who require mental health and behavioral care. Tune in to hear a dis...

Remote Patient Monitoring with Bernard (Bernie) Benassa | Part 2 19.08.2022

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Remote Patient Monitoring with Bernard (Bernie) Benassa 05.08.2022

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Medication Management, Drug Interactions, and AI with Varun Goyal 15.07.2022

Danielle and Cam speak with Varun Goyal , CEO of Illuminate Health. Varun talks about how better medication management via tele-pharmacy decreases adverse reactions to medications, the future of tele-pharmacy, and the applications of Artificial Intelligence in the field. “I think in terms of the future of telehealth it is going to be the mix of a hybrid care model based on preferences on the provi...

Rural Health and Health Equity with Tim Putnam 01.07.2022

Today Cam speaks with Dr. Tim Putnam about Health Equity and Rural Health. Tim served as a CEO of a rural hospital in Indiana for several years and served on the COVID-19 Equity Taskforce. Tune in to hear about some of the challenges rural communities face, how rural communities can address health equity concerns, and learn why health equity is important.

Internet Availability with Chris Hutchings 17.06.2022

In this episode, Cam talks to Chris Greene Hutchings to talk about Internet Availability and Broadband. Tune in to hear about why broadband is the super social determinant of health, what healthcare organizations can do to improve internet access, and resources for Michigan. “I see the lack of access to the internet as a brick wall. I believe we're at an important time in history right now. we can...

Telepharmacy with Stephanie Hyslop 03.06.2022

In this episode, Cam talks to Stephanie Hyslop PharmD  to talk about Telepharmacy. Tune in to hear about the benefits of telepharmacy services, how to mitigate risk, and how to improve patient education through telehealth. “I think that patients want something more convenient. They don't want a disruption in their daily workflow. They don't want to have to take extra time off of their workday...

Navigating Telehealth with Dr. Jonathan Neufeld 15.04.2022

In this episode, Cam talks to Dr. Jonathan Neufeld to talk a bit about Navigating Telehealth. Tune in to hear about telehealth advancement, how telehealth improves the quality of care, the reimbursement landscape, and the ideal mix of telehealth and in-person care. “I think that what we're finding with regard to quality, is that yes, there are things you can't do in a telemedicine encounter....

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