A Message From US Medical IT's Co-Founders
To America’s Healthcare Providers and Staff,
We wish to express our company’s deepest gratitude to everyone in the healthcare community that is making a difference in the fight against COVID-19. We realize the incredible sacrifices and real dangers that healthcare providers and their families are facing every day across the country.
We want to do everything we can to help and support our community of care givers. That is why we have compiled these free technology resources and guidance to help you and your staff re-adjust your service offerings to meet this dramatically changing environment.
Sincerely,
Stephen and Stephanie Cracknell
Co-Founders
US Medical IT
Free Cybersecurity or Technology Consultation
Schedule a free 15-minute online meeting with US Medical IT's leadership when you have questions about IT Support, Telemedicine, Work From Home or Cybersecurity.
Free Self-Help Technology Resources for Healthcare Providers
Telemedicine
Free ‘Practicing Telemedicine in Texas - Clinical Best Practices' Webinar
In this free webinar you can learn some clinical best practices from a physician that has been practicing telemedicine in Texas for over 8 years.
Free ‘How To Launch A Telemedicine Service’ Webinar
In this short on demand webinar we show you how to quickly setup a secure, HIPAA compliant telemedicine solution that you can immediately use to see your patients.
Free 'How To Promote Your Telemedicine Offering' Webinar
Andrea Hughes from A Studio Productions provides practical advice on how to promote your telemedicine services via social media.
This checklist provides you with steps you need to take in order to setup a successful telemedicine offering.
Work From Home
In this short on demand webinar we show you the steps you need to take to allow your staff to work from home securely.
Free Work From Home Whitepaper
There are many things to consider when sending employees to work from home. This whitepaper gives you guidance on what to prepare for as you send your staff home.
Free Work From Home Security Training
Password: homecourse
KnowBe4, a leader in cybersecurity training, is offering a free course so staff can work from home securely & keep patient records safe!
Cybersecurity
Free ‘Cybersecurity in Healthcare’ Webinar
Learn how hackers are stealing money from hard working business owners across the United States and find out how to protect your business.
Free Work From Home Free Weekly Tips and Alerts
We will send you and your staff educational updates each week on how to avoid the growing cyber threats arising out of the COVID-19 turmoil.
Additional Resources
| Topic | Resource | Link | Source | Format |
| Work From Home | Tips On How to Work From Home Securely and Effecively | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/03/10/staying-productive-while-working-remotely-with-microsoft-teams | Microsoft | Website |
| Work From Home | Work from Home Policies | https://resources.workable.com/remote-work-policy https://resources.workable.com/work-from-home-company-policy |
Workable.com | Policy Template |
| Telemedicine | Village Health Partners – Example of a Telemedicine Landing Page | https://villagehealthpartners.com/procedures/primary-care-services/telehealth-plano-tx | Village Health Partners | Website |
| Telemedicine | Texas Telemedicine Fact Sheet | https://www.texmed.org/TexasMedicineDetail.aspx?id=52922 | Texas Medical Association | Fact Sheet |
| Telemedicine | Texas Medical Association Telemedicine Site | https://www.texmed.org/Telemedicine/ | Texas Medical Association | Website |
| Telemedicine | Texas Medical Assocaition Telemedicine Guidance for Providers | https://www.texmed.org/TexasMedicineDetail.aspx?id=52651 | Texas Medical Association | Website |
| Telemedicine | Information from the Texas Medical Board | http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/dl/920E0677-1BAF-C306-781B-A570AD6795A1 | Texas Medical Board | Website |
| Telemedicine | Information from CMS | https://www.cms.gov/outreach-education/partner-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-partner-toolkit | CMS | Website |
| Telemedicine | Information from the DEA | https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/coronavirus.html | DEA | Website |
| Telemedicine | Coding Intel a well-respected medical billing consultant | https://codingintel.com/telemedicine-and-covid-19-faq/ | Consultant | Website |
| Healthcare Resource | The $2Trillion Dollar CARES Act from a Healthcare Perspective | https://katten.com/the-cares-act-from-a-health-care-perspective | Katten Law Firm | Whitepaper |
| General COVID Resource | ADP summary of resources available through the $2 Trillon Federal CARES Act | https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/covid19-cares-act | ADP | Website |
| General COVID Resource | COVID-19 Tracker in Collin County from Microsoft Bing | https://www.bing.com/covid/local/collin_texas_unitedstates?form=COVD07 | Microsoft | Map and Power BI Report |
| General COVID Resource | State of Texas Health and Human Services COVID-19 Landing Page | https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ | Texas Health and Human Services | Website |
| General COVID Resource | Texas Workforce Commission Covid-19 Information | https://twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-employers | Information | Website |
| General COVID Resource | TWC Shared Work Programs | https://twc.texas.gov/businesses/shared-work | Shared Work Programs | Website |
| General COVID Resource | Families First Coronavirus Response Act | https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employer-paid-leave | First Coronavirus Response Act | Website |
| General COVID Resource | Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans | https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources | Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans | Website |
