Telehealth: Options, Usage, Clinical Risk,

and Legal Implications

Now more than ever, it is critical to be well-versed in the current state of telehealth laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, with a focus on the possible reality of a long-term national state of emergency, including an increase in telehealth, supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Designing and executing a program with best practices ensures sustainability and the absolute best patient care with provider satisfaction in mind.

In light of these rapidly changing circumstances, Wake Forest School of Law and Curi are proud to again offer our exclusive and well-received online certificate and CLE in telehealth, with two new live sessions on COVID-19.

As the global coronavirus pandemic requires new systems to ensure society’s health, this online course will help you deliver better patient care, offer valuable advice to clients, and explore business opportunities in the evolving field of telehealth.

Wake Forest School of Law has developed this fully online, self-paced innovative course to develop a relevant and thorough understanding of telehealth, telemedicine, and digital health landscapes for working professionals. We provide this educational experience jointly with Curi.

Complete the four-week course online with 24/7 access as you work at your own pace anywhere you happen to be.

Dates: April 1 - May 1, 2020

Join us for

Two live sessions on COVID-19 & Telehealth

April 2 & 14 at 8 p.m. ET

About the Course

As technology changes healthcare, professionals in a variety of roles and industries require deep and practical knowledge of telehealth, telemedicine, and digital health. This online executive certificate provides an overview that will help you navigate this dynamic industry. You’ll learn about the strategic and operational complexities involved with the legal and regulatory landscape, such as those governing the use of digital information and telecommunication technologies in patient care delivery. The course includes a market overview, licensing and credentialing, technology and clinical use cases, business models, contracts, governance, and leadership issues impacting the rapidly evolving digital health industry. Two synchronous live classes will address telehealth in the context of COVID-19, addressing real-time events and recommendations.

This educational opportunity is jointly provided by Wake Forest School of Law and Curi.

Who Should Enroll

Professionals currently in or transitioning to the telehealth, telemedicine, digital health, or health care industry will gain practical and relevant knowledge from this course:

Attorneys

Clinical providers

Researchers

Administrative professionals

Entrepreneurs

Investors

Private equity and venture capital professionals

Course Takeaways

At the conclusion of this course, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the telehealth, telemedicine, and digital health landscape to better deliver patient care, advise clients, and confidently explore business opportunities. You will be able to:

  • Recognize the various clinical use types, technologies, and key stakeholder groups
  • Explain the most prevalent business models and emerging use cases 
  • Identify the latest legal, regulatory, and policy impacts in the U.S. 
  • Outline the legal issues governing the use of digital information and technologies in patient care delivery
  • Describe and communicate how key stakeholders can mitigate risk in the provision of telehealth services 

Meet the Professor

Bryan Arkwright, Vice President at SCP Health, is a nationally recognized telehealth expert. An accomplished thought leader and published author in the telehealth industry, Bryan is a frequent speaker at regional, national, and international healthcare conferences. He is the co-founder and Chief Research Officer of Cromford Health and an Editorial Board member for the peer reviewed Telehealth and Medicine Today. As part of the Wake Forest Law Master of Studies in Law (MSL) online program, Bryan teaches the popular Telemedicine course. The American Telemedicine Association has noted his course was the first telemedicine course of its kind.

Bryan is active on Twitter @StateOfTheArk and LinkedIn tracking the latest #Telehealth, #mHealth, and #FutureHealthcare news and trends.

Course Journey

The five units in this online course are rich with original video content, supplemental written materials, and professor-led discussion forums. 

Work at your own pace. As you successfully complete each quiz, you’ll move on to the next unit.

UNIT 1: Industry overview: Technology, use types, services, and stakeholders

UNIT 2: Governance, leadership, and business models

UNIT 3: Federal and state legislation, regulatory requirements

UNIT 4: Contracts and negotiations

UNIT 5: Legal issues and risks

Don't forget:

Two live sessions on COVID-19 & Telehealth on April 2 and 14 at 8 p.m. ET