Innovations in Health Reform Updates - The Children's Partnership

Using Telehealth Technologies to Improve Oral Health for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations

Jenny Kattlove | July 2012

Using-Telehealth-Technologies-to-improve-oral-health-CDAJournal Telehealth refers to the use of technology to provide health care at a distance. The important and increasing role of telehealth in the delivery of health care has been recognized for several decades. Although there are fewer reports on the use of telehealth to deliver oral health services, evidence is emerging that these technologies can enhance the ability of the oral health delivery system to reach vulnerable and underserved populations.

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Terms:Dental Health, Health IT, Jenny Kattlove, Telehealth

Jenny Kattlove on Plan to Address Tooth Decay in California's Kids

California Healthline

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Jenny Kattlove on Establishment of Telehealth Task Force in California

CaliforniaHealthline

State Sen. Alquist's bill to establish a telehealth task force for autism passed the Assembly's Human Services Committee with a unanimous vote. "The biggest policy barrier right now is that some telehealth services are not reimbursed. We need to ensure that all types of telehealth services are reimbursed by both public and private payers," said Jenny Kattlove, Director of Strategic Health Initiatives. "As technology transforms the health care system, its applications give us an opportunity to ensure that children are not left out of the conversation."

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Terms:California, Jenny Kattlove, Press Clips, Telehealth

Jenny Kattlove on Expanding California's Dental Workforce

Los Angeles Times

"The proposed California study should look at treating children in schools, using technology to expand care and developing two- or three-year training programs for dental workers," said Jenny Kattlove, Director of Strategic Health Initiatives.

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