Author Archives: Rebecca McGavin and Michelle Dougherty

About Rebecca McGavin and Michelle Dougherty

Rebecca McGavin, MA, is a research health IT data scientist and program manager at RTI Internation, an independent scientific research institute. With 10+ years of experience in clinical and private/public health informatics and data policy. She specializes in data analytics and data visualization for multiple sectors including complex electronic health record (EHR) data, geospatial and site suitability analysis, data management, mixed-methods research, focusing on primary care, long-term and post-acute care and behavioral health sectors. She strives to make a difference through data, policy, informatics and planning. Her focus areas include health policy, care delivery, community health programs and intersections of data, engagement, and policy through visualization.

Interoperability Can Help Long-Term Care Bridge the Information Divide

By | September 26, 2025
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Interoperability in healthcare is achieved when all providers are connected and able to securely share patient information. While hospitals and physician practices continue to make progress—supported by federal incentives to implement electronic health record (EHR) systems—long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers often remain at the margins. LTPAC Providers Include: Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) Nursing homes… Read More »

Telehealth and Medicare: What Happens After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends?

By | April 27, 2021
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What is telehealth? Telehealth involves using technology to facilitate healthcare interactions but has not been used extensively in Medicare in the past. The use of telehealth may be particularly relevant where there are geographic barriers such as a lack of local providers or a public health emergency such as the coronavirus pandemic. There are a… Read More »