State of Telehealth in South Carolina

Leaders from across South Carolina discussed their perspectives on statewide efforts to advance telehealth as part of the 5th Annual Telehealth Summit of South Carolina, held March 28-30, 2017. 

Specifically, the panel addressed some of the successes and challenges of telehealth, policy and legislative issues, and outcomes from statewide strategic initiatives, along with current and future funding opportunities for telehealth.

Moderator: Will Harms, MD, MBA, Vice President of Medical Affairs, S.C. Blue Cross and Blue Shield 

John Magill, MSW, State Director, S.C. Department of Mental Health

Senator Thomas Alexander, S.C. State Senate

James McElligott, MD, Co-Chair, S.C. Telehealth Alliance

Stephen Gardner, MD, S.C. Board of Medical Examiners

William Jennings, MD, Chief Value and Informatics Officer, Palmetto Health