NURS 7222: Telehealth/Telemedicine/TelePsych/Telemental: Rural Service Delivery

Course Department
Credits 2
Course ID
009115
Course Component
Lecture
This course provides the foundation for establishing a telemental health practice to improve access for individuals in rural and underserved communities. Technology requirements along with ethical and legal standards will be addressed. Business principles, cost containment, coding, reimbursement and outcome measurement will be covered. The nurse practitioner as leader and patient advocate in analyzing the effect of health care policy on accessibility, accountability, and affordability will be emphasized.