Author Archives: Lissette M. Saavedra, Jordan Albritton, and Julie Seibert

About Lissette M. Saavedra, Jordan Albritton, and Julie Seibert

Dr. Albritton is a Research Public Health Analyst at RTI International. An implementation scientist by training, he has more than 10 years of experience leading research efforts, working with large datasets, and supporting quality improvement. He has worked in both academic and industry settings with several different types of clients, including operations managers, executives, clinicians, and charitable foundations. Dr. Albritton's research has primarily focused on quality improvement, healthcare teams, and telehealth.

Telehealth for Addiction, Part 2 – Confidentiality: Real Concerns in Virtual Settings

By | April 22, 2020
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As of April 17, 2020, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 2.4 million people globally and led to 170,000 deaths. The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic largely emphasizes social distancing and shelter-in-place ordinances. These policies impact everyone, also upending the lives of those not directly affected by the virus COVID-19 pandemic. Like other… Read More »

The Changing Telehealth Policy Landscape

By | December 18, 2019
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The telehealth policy landscape is changing

Although telehealth has been in use for quite some time, uptake has been low. In particular, an inconsistent policy landscape presents a number of obstacles, such as site restrictions on where telehealth can be delivered, provider restrictions on who can deliver services, and reimbursement restrictions around payment for services. However, some recently developed policies aim… Read More »