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Annotation: This website describes nurtur, a digital health platform that uses artificial intelligence to predict and prevent postpartum depression in mothers. The platform works with Ob/Gyns to identify at-risk patients early in pregnancy and provides personalized self-guided therapy and ongoing support throughout the pregnancy journey. Using a three-phase approach across trimesters—discovery, prevention, and engagement—nurtur offers tools that have been proven to prevent over 50% of postpartum depression cases. The platform features a collaborative care model that integrates primary care providers, behavioral care managers, and psychiatric consultants, while being reimbursable through health insurance. In beta testing as of April 2025.

Contact: Nurtur Care, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://nurturcare.com

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Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Mobile Apps, Obstetrics, Patient education, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Prevention, Resources for professionals, Screening, Service integration, Telemedicine

Annotation: This report provides a guide to telehealth-related policies, laws, and regulations for all states and the District of Columbia. The report contains information about Medicaid policy trends, including common telehealth Medicaid policy expansions. Also discussed are professional practice standards, private payer reimbursement, online prescribing, and consent laws and requirements. Information about licensure requirements by state for health professionals providing telehealth is incuded.

Contact: Center for Connected Health Policy, 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95833, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.cchpca.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Legislation, Managed care, Medicaid, Oral health, Public policy, Regulations, Telemedicine

Annotation: In this episode of the AIM for Safer Birth podcast series, host Christie Allen is joined by Dr. Kristen Dillon, Chief Medical Officer at the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With an extensive background in public health, rural healthcare, and health policy, Dr. Dillon shares her journey from an urban upbringing in the San Francisco Bay Area to a dedicated career in rural medicine, including her experience overseeing Oregon's Pandemic Response Unit and working on health policy in Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. Dr. Dillon discusses the unique challenges and solutions in providing quality maternity care in rural areas, the importance of telehealth and collaborative networks, and the critical role of emergency care providers. This episode is part of the AIM series of podcasts that dive deeper into the rising severe maternal morbidity and maternal mortality rates in the United States through a data-driven, quality improvement lens.

Contact: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health, 409 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20024, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://saferbirth.org/

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Keywords: Access to health care, Collaboration, Emergency medical services, Federal initiatives, Maternal health, Policy development , Rural health, State initiatives, Telemedicine

Annotation: This review evaluates the effectiveness, use, and implementation of telehealth for women’s preventive services for reproductive healthcare and interpersonal violence (IPV). It examines patient preferences and engagement in telehealth and explores how this form of health care delivery affects health outcomes, particularly for those who are geographically isolated or in underserved settings or populations. The use of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighted.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Health care systems, Health care delivery, Health screening, Prevention services, Telecommunications, Telehealth, Telemedicine, Women', s health

Annotation: This toolkit explains what teledentistry is, helps health professionals navigate the steps to implement teledentistry services in the dental office, and provides additional resources for continued learning. Topics include the case for teledentistry and teledentistry benefits, challenges, components, equipment and supplies, and codes and use cases. Also discussed are workflow development, legal considerations, and best practices.

Contact: Virginia Health Catalyst, 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 103, Glen Allen, VA 23060, Telephone: (804) 269-8720 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://vahealthcatalyst.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Health care delivery, Legislation, Oral health, Telemedicine

Annotation: During this 20 minute virtual round table, presenters from the Association of Maternal and Child Health (AMCHP) discuss the role that telehealth played in addressing equity and access to care during the pandemic and how an equity lens can be used to evaluate telehealth practices moving forward.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Access to care, Evaluation , Health equity, Racial factors, Telehealth, Telemedicine

Annotation: This webinar features three presenters who describe the Equitable Evaluation Framework and explain how equitable evaluation activities can be applied to telehealth work. Included are telehealth examples based on equitable evaluation. The recording is from the virtual roundtable presented on May 17, 2022 by the Association of Maternal and Child Health Program's Equity, Epidemiology, & Evaluation Team,

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Cultural sensitivity, Evaluation , Health equity, Telehealth, Telemedicine

Annotation: This issue brief presents five ways in which state policymakers can support equitable school-based telemental health (TMH), with recommendations based on relevant policy context, existing research, and feedback from interviews with five TMH providers who testified to on-the-ground experience with these interventions. The brief expands on the following recommendations: (1) Use Medicaid as a funding source for TMH; (2) maintain COVID-era telehealth flexiblities to increase access to TMH; (3) allow flexibility in TMH program implementation so programs can tailor their offerings for different communities; (4) Make it easier for TMH programs to obtain parental consent; and (5) help schools establish multi-tiered systems of support to best leverage investments in TMH.

Contact: Child Trends , 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200 W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (240) 223-9200 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Mental health services, Policy development, School age children, School health services, State initiatives, Telemedicine

Annotation: Recorded on October 7, 2022, this webinar discusses the unwinding of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Participants include representatives from AMCHP, the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Kentucky Division of Maternal and Child Health (Medicaid and Title V Services). They discuss how registration for Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) increased during the pandemic, and what states have to look forward to when federal funding ends, including increased applications to state health programs. The Kentucky representatives present their plans for dealing with the change in funding and how they will meet the demands, including increased caseloads and the renewal process. Also incuded is a list of resources available for Maternal and Child Advocates from AMCHP.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, Covid-19, Kentucky, Medicaid, MCH programs, State Children', s Health Insurance Program, Disaster planning, Title V programs,

Annotation: This recorded webinar from September 2022 features AMCHP's Evidence and Implementation team providing a comprehensive overview of process evaluation methodology and introducing the stages of implementation science as applied to public health practice. The session guides participants through the practical application of Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles as an iterative improvement framework, demonstrating how these structured cycles can address challenges faced by members of the Cutting Edge Learning Community (CELC). The webinar aims to enhance participants' understanding of process evaluation techniques for program improvement, develop skills in applying PDSA methodology to real-world challenges, and strengthen knowledge about implementation stages to support more effective program development and planning in maternal and child health initiatives.

Contact: Center for Connected Health Policy, 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 180, Sacramento, CA 95833, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.cchpca.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, MCH programs, Disaster planning, Health policy,

Annotation: This recorded webinar from August 16, 2022, features AMCHP's Equity, Epidemiology, and Evaluation team providing a comprehensive framework for implementing evidence-based changes in telehealth programs with an explicit focus on equity throughout the evaluation process. The presentation systematically explores the CDC Evaluation Framework and Standards—covering utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy standards—while incorporating concrete examples through a detailed Utah case study that demonstrates practical application of these principles. The content balances theoretical foundations with actionable implementation strategies, integrating quality improvement methodologies to help participants learn both how to design evaluations that center equity and how to effectively translate evaluation findings into meaningful program changes. The session concludes with an extensive question and answer period that addresses specific challenges faced by participants in applying equity-centered evaluation approaches to their telehealth initiatives.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Epidemiology, Telemedicine, Race, Program evaluation, Communication, Quality assurance, Utah

Annotation: This August 4, 2022 recording features a comprehensive panel discussion on telehealth applications within Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs, showcasing diverse perspectives from across North America. Bill Campbell presents on Remote Infant Auditory Brainstem Response Assessment in Ontario, highlighting improved service access despite technological challenges, while Todd Houston discusses findings from a Journal of EHDI monograph emphasizing telehealth benefits and the need for specialized training. Arlene Stredler Brown shares Colorado research on telehealth equity considerations, revealing provider and family feedback indicating a need for enhanced training in family-centered early intervention approaches. Alex Meibos provides technical insights on audiology telehealth platforms, noting that many hearing aid manufacturers offer online solutions adaptable for early intervention. Pamela Dawson contributes telehealth resource information specific to the Northeast region, and Julie Purdy rounds out the presentation with California survey data on implementing Oticon hearing aid online platforms and affordable home otoscopy options using smartphone applications, collectively demonstrating how telehealth is transforming accessibility and delivery of pediatric audiology services nationwide.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, Audiology, Deafness, Hearing tests, Hearing screening, Infant health, Children', s health, Program evaluation, Canada, Ohio, Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, California

Annotation: This May 31, 2022 recording features Candace Lindow-Davies, Outreach Director for Hands & Voices, detailing the organization's nationwide virtual family engagement initiatives within Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs, showcasing adaptations made during and after the pandemic. Lindow-Davies comprehensively outlines their multilingual resources, including English and Spanish literature, printable Family Activity Plans for home use, and various digital tools and applications designed to support families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The presentation highlights a robust calendar of live virtual opportunities specifically developed to cultivate parent leadership skills, alongside ongoing virtual support systems and events that maintain community connections while addressing the unique needs of these families through accessible, remote engagement strategies that evolved from pandemic-era necessity into sustainable programming models. The slides from the presentation are available for download.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, Family support services, Disaster planning, Deafness, Hearing tests, Hearing screening

Annotation: This presentation on building equity-centered evaluations from May 2022, was delivered by the AMCHP Equity, Epidemiology, & Evaluation Team. It introduces the Equitable Evaluation Framework, which aims to shift evaluation processes away from colonialism and White Supremacy toward participant ownership and equity. The presentation critiques traditional evaluation "orthodoxies" that center foundations and evaluators rather than communities, and provides practical examples through telehealth case studies. Key principles discussed include advancing equity through evaluation, ensuring multi-cultural validity and participant ownership, and examining how strategies affect different populations and systemic drivers of inequity. The material emphasizes the importance of building trust before implementation, selecting evaluators based on lived experience and cultural competence rather than just traditional credentials, and expanding definitions of credible evidence beyond just quantitative data and experimental research. Throughout, it advocates for including affected communities in evaluation development and interpretation, using culturally relevant practices, and examining fine-grained differences in how interventions impact different groups.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, Epidemiology, Race, Program evaluation, Staff development

Annotation: This videorecording documents a multi-state roundtable discussion on telehealth applications for individuals with hearing impairments, drawing participation from 31 states and territories. The presenters—McVicar (Utah), Stone (Massachusetts), Kirschner (Montana), Culpepper (Georgia), and Messersmith (South Dakota)—share diverse perspectives on teleaudiology implementation within Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs, including universal newborn screening initiatives. Their presentations highlight both successes and persistent challenges: while telehealth expands access to specialized audiological services, barriers remain including geographic isolation, transportation costs, equipment accessibility, parental hesitation to engage with public health systems, and technical limitations for certain procedures like cochlear implant testing. The interactive format allowed participants to pose questions directly to presenters, and concluded with the sharing of a comprehensive resource website to support ongoing telehealth advancement for hearing-impaired populations across diverse regional contexts.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, Deafness, Developmental screening, Children with special health care needs, Youth with special health care needs, Utah, Massachusetts, Montana, Family support services, Georgia, South Dakota, Staff development

Annotation: This March 24, 2022 recording features presentations from Dr. Karl White, Director of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM), and Dr. Jessica Messersmith, Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Dakota, examining post-COVID advancements in tele-audiology technology and implementation. White and colleague Hoffman outline NCHAM's comprehensive tele-audiology support systems, including planning tools, training programs, and technical assistance provided via Zoom, while Messersmith details specialized applications for pediatric diagnosis utilizing a hub-and-spoke service model where central facilities with specialized expertise support satellite locations staffed by technicians. The presentation covers practical considerations for site selection and setup, including necessary equipment and software specifications, while frankly addressing rural healthcare barriers in South Dakota such as poverty, geographic isolation, and workforce shortages of qualified audiologists. The recording concludes by highlighting available training resources for healthcare providers seeking to establish or expand tele-audiology services in underserved communities.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, Deafness, Developmental screening, Children with special health care needs, Youth with special health care needs, Infant health, Infants with special health care needs, South Dakota, Utah

Annotation: This presentation by Marsha Quinn, Co-Executive Director of Parent to Parent USA (P2P USA), outlines how the organization virtually supports families of children with special needs. As a mother of two children, Quinn addresses MCH leaders about P2P USA's comprehensive support system, which includes providing resources and best practices, facilitating member communication through various platforms, offering Spanish language services, and organizing virtual events like Coffee Talks and webinars. The presentation emphasizes how Alliance Members provide virtual family support through family/professional partnerships, information sharing, and emotional support via one-on-one matches and virtual support groups. It also highlights the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in reaching underserved communities, and provides information on how families can connect with P2P programs both locally and nationally.

Contact: Parent to Parent USA , P.O. Box 9054, Austin, TX 78766, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.p2pusa.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, Family support services, Children with special health care needs, Youth with special health care needs

Annotation: In March 2022, the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) held this session on telehealth policy updates, focusing on changes made during COVID-19 and beyond. It details Medicare and Medicaid policy changes, including waivers for geographic limitations, expanded provider lists, and additional service codes. The presentation outlines the 2022 Physician Fee Schedule updates, which include significant changes to mental health services via telehealth, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring codes, and other modifications. It also covers state-level policies, noting that as of Fall 2021, all 50 states and DC reimburse for live video telehealth in Medicaid, 22 states reimburse for store-and-forward, 28 states cover remote patient monitoring, and 22 states allow audio-only services. Additionally, it mentions that 43 states and DC have private payer telehealth laws, with 20 states having payment parity requirements. Slides from the presentation are available for download.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, Health policy, Disaster planning, Pandemics, Covid-19

Annotation: AMCHP outlines its guidance on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Maternal and Child Health initiatives in this report from 2022. It showcases innovative state-level programs funded through COVID-19 relief, particularly focusing on telehealth services, and includes examples from multiple states such as Alaska's Virtual Home Visiting Summit and Massachusetts' Community Telehealth Kiosk. The document also provides comprehensive resources from various organizations about ARPA implementation, including funding breakdowns, policy guidance, and strategic planning tools for maximizing the impact of federal relief funds on children and families.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: MCH programs, Staff development, Government financing, Covid-19, Telemedicine,

Annotation: This toolkit offers pediatric and adult medical professionals sample content that can be used to facilitate transfer to adult care, as well as a sample resource for the transferring young adult that explains the telehealth visit. The two tip sheets are designed to be used as a general guide for the agenda of the joint telehealth visit, and both can be customized to the practice and young adult and family situation. Additional resources include a practice script example and a link to Got Transition's Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition.

Contact: Got Transition™/Center for Health Care Transition Improvement, National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health, 1615 M Street, N.W., Suite 290, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 223-1500 Fax: (202) 429-3957 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://gottransition.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescents, Telehealth, Telemedicine, Transition planning, Transitions, Young adults