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Jan 30
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Hot Topics for SEARCH 2025: Leading the Charge in Connected Health

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At the SEARCH 2025 National Telehealth Research Symposium, you’ll gain insights from top researchers, healthcare leaders, and innovators from institutions across the country. Here’s your guide to the trending topics, groundbreaking research, and dynamic sessions that you won’t want to miss.

Day 1: February 2, 2025

Keynote Presentation

The Intersection of Technology, Aging, and Healthcare: Innovating for Impact and Scale

  • Zia Agha, MD, MS, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, West Health Institute, will explore how technology is reshaping healthcare for aging populations, creating scalable solutions for better outcomes.

Breakout Sessions

Virtual Nursing Innovations

  • Experts from leading institutions will share strategies to mitigate workforce challenges:
    • Briana Petty, MSN, RN (University of Mississippi Medical Center)
    • Caitlyn Koob, PhD, MS, OTR/L (Medical University of South Carolina)
    • Jennifer Morelli, MPS, RN (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

Mental & Behavioral Health

  • Dive into solutions for mental health access with speakers such as:
    • Julio Cespedes Jr., BS, MBA (Mississippi State Department of Health)
    • Eve-Lynn Nelson, PhD, LP, FATA (University of Kansas Medical Center)
    • E (Alice) Zhang, PhD, BCBA-D (University of Kansas Medical Center)

Care for Chronic Conditions

  • Learn from experts tackling chronic illness care:
    • Caroline Yoo (VA HSR&D Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation & Policy)
    • Tony Fabiano, MD (Jefferson Health)

Workshop Spotlight

Enhancing Digital Health Equity Through User-Centered Design

  • This hands-on session, led by Saif Khairat, PhD, MPH, FAMIA, and his team from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, including John Geracitano, MS, and Melissa Coffel, MS, will focus on actionable strategies to ensure equitable digital health solutions.

Research Flash Highlights

Morning Topics:

  • Briana Lott, MPH (VA HSR&D Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation & Policy): Implementation Strategies in Primary Care.
  • Yunxi Zhang, PhD (University of Mississippi Medical Center): Telehealth Use for Hypertension in Medicare Beneficiaries.
  • Don Willis, PhD (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences): Virtual Prenatal Care and Social Determinants of Health.

Afternoon Topics:

  • Jason Goldwater, MA, MPA (Laurel Health Advisors): Telehealth’s Impact on Environmental Health Across States.
  • Lindsey Kruiper, PhD (University of Mississippi Medical Center): Audio-Only Telehealth for Pediatric Surgery.
  • Gracie Little, BS (University of Mississippi Medical Center): Enhancing Perinatal Care for Adolescent Mississippians.

Day 2: February 3, 2025

Keynote Presentations

Building Bridges: Community-Driven Innovation in Connected Health

  • Anthony Cheng, MD, Associate Professor, Oregon Health & Sciences University, will highlight the importance of community-driven approaches to telehealth innovation.

Digital and AI-Enabled Clinical Practice: Embedding Real-World Solutions Into Healthcare

  • Lee H. Schwamm, MD, Senior Vice President for Virtual Care, Yale New Haven Health, will discuss how digital and AI technologies are transforming clinical practice.

Breakout Sessions

Policy & Payment

  • Learn how telehealth policies and reimbursement models impact care delivery:
    • Nicholas Mohr, MD, MS (University of Iowa)
    • Jason Goldwater, MA, MPA (Laurel Health Advisors)
    • Christian Milaster (Ingenium Digital Health Advisors)

Pediatric Applications

  • Explore telehealth innovations designed for pediatric care:
    • Sarah Asch, MD (Hometown Pediatric Dermatology)
    • Silvio Fernandes (Nationwide Children’s Hospital)
    • Adithi Mahankali (University of Washington)

Research Flash Highlights

Morning Topics:

  • Stephanie Punt, PhD (University of California Los Angeles): Barriers to Social Determinants of Health Addressed Through Telehealth.
  • Caitlyn Koob, PhD, MS (Medical University of South Carolina): Evaluating Virtual-Only Specialty Care Programs.
  • Lori Berry, MNSc, RN, CNOR (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences): Telehealth Education in Acute Care.

Afternoon Topics:

  • Crystal Jones, RDCS, MHS & Mayra Leal Vargas (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences): Telehealth Lactation Support for Medicaid Patients.
  • Devin Miller, MPH (University of Colorado): Balancing Patient Care and Climate Action with eConsults.
  • Cari A. Bogulski, PhD (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences): Telehealth Use and Disparities During COVID-19.

Why Attend SEARCH 2025?

From keynotes by renowned leaders to sessions led by experts representing institutions like West Health Institute, Yale New Haven Health, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, SEARCH 2025 is your gateway to the future of telehealth.

 

Jan 30
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Registration Opens for SEARCH 2025 – The National Telehealth Research Symposium

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 28, 2025

Registration Opens for SEARCH 2025 – The National Telehealth Research Symposium

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Society for Education and the Advancement of Research in Connected Health (SEARCH) announces open registration for SEARCH 2025 – The National Telehealth Research Symposium, scheduled for Feb. 2-3 at the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles.

The symposium features keynote presentations from distinguished leaders in telehealth research. Dr. Zia Agha, chief medical officer of West Health Institute, will deliver the opening keynote. The second day features Dr. Anthony Cheng, associate professor of family medicine, from Oregon Health & Science University, and Dr. Lee Schwamm from Yale University.

This premier research event brings together experts in implementation, policy, education, and health equity through evidence-based research. Collaborating organizations include the American Heart Association Center for Telehealth, Medical University of South Carolina Telehealth Center of Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center Telehealth Center of Excellence, UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation, and VIVE.

SEARCH continues its mission of promoting unbiased, evidence-based research in connected health, bringing together researchers, educators, and innovators to advance telehealth implementation.

Registration is now open at https://bit.ly/SEARCH2025Registration .

About SEARCH:
Founded in 2016, the Society for Education and the Advancement of Research in Connected Health promotes connected health programs through evidence-based research. For more information: https://searchsociety.org/about/

Contact:

Elizabeth Krupinski- [email protected]    

Brandon Eigenman- [email protected]

Feb 17
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Interested in telehealth quality improvement? Passionate about improving care for chronic cardiac diseases?

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Call for Applications!

Interested in telehealth quality improvement? Passionate about improving care for chronic cardiac diseases?

The AHA has recently announced a call for applications to join the American Heart Association Center for Telehealth as they build a learning collaborative, of outpatient clinics providing telehealth services to patients with Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome to help improve the consistent delivery of high-quality telehealth services for this patient population. This is a fantastic opportunity for clinics to connect with each other and experts in the field to share challenges and develop strategies to improve quality telehealth care delivery. Participating clinics receive funding support, educational opportunities, resources and more. If your organization is interested in learning more, please complete this interest form and stay tuned for details regarding an upcoming informational webinar!

Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/TbnBxjsc60

May 16
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Researchers Spotlighted

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The Society for Education and the Advancement of Research in Connected Health (@SEARCHSociety) just launched a new video series, SEARCH Spotlights. These Spotlights introduce you to the connected health researchers involved in SEARCH, who share important findings during events such as our annual SEARCH – The National Telehealth Research Symposium. In this collection of short videos, research colleagues share their experiences and insights with the ultimate goal to foster a community of shared knowledge, collaboration, and advance the body of work at the National or even International level. This month we feature Rebecca Jones from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Mitchell Blount from the Morehouse School of Medicine, and Dr. Anna Sibilia from Cinncinati Children’s. Take a look here.

Apr 16
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SEARCH2023: Call for Abstracts Now Open!

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SEARCH is excited to announce the SEARCH 2023 Call for Abstracts is now open!

We are happy to announce that SEARCH 2023 The National Telehealth Research Symposium will be hosted in historical Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 7-9, 2023. The SEARCH 2023 Scientific Committee is currently accepting scientific, telehealth-focused abstracts based on research, policy, education, administration and state of the art. Abstracts will be blind reviewed by a national committee of experienced researchers. Once reviewed, submitters whose abstracts are selected will be invited to present via Poster or Oral Presentations. All abstracts selected and presented at SEARCH 2023 will be published in the The Journal of Telemedicine and eHealth. (Find the published SEARCH 2022 Abstracts here.)

Abstract Submission Portal closes on July 10, 2023, 11:59pm Central.

For more information on Abstract Submission and to submit your work, visit SEARCH 2023 Abstracts.

Questions? Please contact SEARCH at [email protected].

Oct 10
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SEARCH Hosts 7th Annual National Telehealth Research Symposium

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PRESS RELEASE
 
For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Krupinski, PhD
Vice President/Secretary
SEARCH 2022 logoSociety for Education and the
Advancement of Research in Connected Health
[email protected]  

LITTLE ROCK AR., – October 4, 2022 – The Society for Education and the Advancement of Research and Connected Health (SEARCH) will be hosting the seventh annual National Telehealth Research Symposium November 16-18, 2022.

The National Telehealth Research Symposium connects health researchers, academicians and visionaries in telehealth and telemedicine to share findings and foster partnerships. These goals are more relevant today, in the pandemic’s digital world, than ever before – with telehealth usage 38x higher when compared to pre-COVID-19 pandemic.

“SEARCH is the one meeting to make time for to learn about cutting-edge research in telehealth – what works best, what are key metrics to measure impact, which patient populations benefit the most, and so much more,” said Elizabeth Krupinski, Vice President and Co-Founder of SEARCH. “SEARCH provides the opportunity for providers from all backgrounds and for researchers of all levels (including trainees) to interact with others engaged in connected health and share their experiences.”

This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. David Rhew. Rhew serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Healthcare for Microsoft.  Dr. Rhew also serves as an adjunct professor for  the Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Rhew will provide real world examples to showcase the progress made in the field of telehealth along with future opportunities that lie ahead.

“I am excited and honored to present at SEARCH 2022, where I plan to discuss how the next generation of digital health technologies will be more inclusive, AI-empowered, privacy-preserving, and immersive.” Says Dr. Rhew

Past symposiums have included presentations from nationally-recognized leaders in telehealth and healthcare including Elise Sweeny Anthony, Executive Director of Policy at ONC; Hari Eswaran, Professor at UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation; Keith Kanel, Chief Medical Officer for the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative; and Wakina Scott, Director of the Health Resources and Services Administration.

“Other conferences may have a track or two for telemedicine, but SEARCH is dedicated to providing a venue that is 100% about telehealth and free from commercial bias,” said Krupinski.

Throughout the three-day event, panels will cover a variety of topics on telehealth including research infrastructure in academic medical centers, research tools, methods & policy, equity, education and more.

Interested parties can learn more and register online at = https://searchsociety.org/search2022/.

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About SEARCH: The Society for Education and the Advancement of Research in Connected Health (SEARCH) started in 2016 as a small team of academics, researchers and clinical professionals. SEARCH has developed into a society with the goal of promoting connected health programs through the use of evidenced-based research. For more, visit: https://searchsociety.org/about/.

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