About this event
Telemedicine use has increased drastically over recent years as it is a helpful tool for both physicians and patients. However, with the growing use of telemedicine, it’s important to consider how one’s risk can shift when using this technology. Join Mike O’Neill from ISMIE’s Risk Management Division as he outlines what considerations need to be taken into account regarding telemedicine and what strategies can be used to help mitigate potential risk.
Who can attend
Registration is limited to ISMIE and SEMPIC policyholders and their employed staff.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify the risks and benefits of using telemedicine
- Discuss various federal and state regulations related to telemedicine
- Summarize risk management considerations for using telemedicine
About the presenter
Michael H. O’Neill, CPHRM, has been employed by ISMIE since 2002, serving as the Assistant Vice President of Risk Management Operations. In this position, he oversees the coordination of risk management activities, as well as the risk assessment program. Daily, O’Neill works with physicians, practice administrators, physician staff members, chief executives, and brokers in helping them address various risk management concerns and questions. He has presented at numerous live events on various risk management topics over the years. Before working in risk management at ISMIE, he worked in the claims division at ISMIE, Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, and Safeco Insurance Company. O'Neill is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management through the American Hospital Association and completed his Healthcare Risk Management (HRM) certification through ASHRM. He is a member of ASHRM, CHRMS, and ISHRM.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
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