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Taking Neuropsychology Out of the Office: Extending Our Practice through Telehealth Technology
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Presented by:
Kenneth Podell, Ph.D., FACPN
Kenneth Podell, Ph.D., FACPN
John M. O’Quinn Centennial Clinical Academic Scholar in Concussion Research and CareDirector, The Houston Methodist Concussion Center & Neuropsychology Section
C. Munro Cullum, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
C. Munro Cullum, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Gerard A Gioia, PhD
Gerard A Gioia, PhD
Division Chief, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Children’s National Medical Center
The practice of neuropsychology has traditionally been conducted in an office, clinic, or hospital setting with the patient/client present. New models of service are being introduced that open new doors to our profession. Telehealth is revolutionizing health care and becoming a mainstream mode of clinical delivery. Telehealth has the unique ability to connect healthcare providers with patients across town as well as around the world, decrease cost and expand access to high-quality specialty care, and improve patient compliance and satisfaction. The goal of this panel discussion is to introduce several neuropsychological applications of telehealth. The panel will present and discuss: the history of telehealth in psychology and neuropsychology (aka “telepsychology”); the current technology available for clinical practice; the evidence to support test administration via videoconference in cognitive disorders of aging and sports neuropsychology settings; specifics about state and national laws and insurance and billing issues; and its potential role and limitations in home-based assessments.
The practice of neuropsychology has traditionally been conducted in an office, clinic, or hospital setting with the patient/client present. New models of service are being introduced that open new doors to our profession. Telehealth is revolutionizing health care and becoming a mainstream mode of clinical delivery. Telehealth has the unique ability to connect healthcare providers with patients across town as well as around the world, decrease cost and expand access to high-quality specialty care, and improve patient compliance and satisfaction. The goal of this panel discussion is to introduce several neuropsychological applications of telehealth. The panel will present and discuss: the history of telehealth in psychology and neuropsychology (aka “telepsychology”); the current technology available for clinical practice; the evidence to support test administration via videoconference in cognitive disorders of aging and sports neuropsychology settings; specifics about state and national laws and insurance and billing issues; and its potential role and limitations in home-based assessments.
Learning Objectives
After the session, participants will be able to:
- Outline the history and definition of telepsychology and discuss its clinical and research applications.
- Describe state laws governing the use of telepsychology in clinical practice along with PSYPACT, Medicare regulations, and ethical guidelines for its use.
- Discuss the literature and identify reliable and valid measures for video conference-administered assessment.
- Describe home-based cognitive assessment and discuss its potential to facilitate care as well as its dangers and limitations.
Instruction Level: Introductory
Target Audience: Clinicians who are interested in the practical, ethical, and legal considerations when broaching online therapy and assessment services.