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Summer 2015
State Non-Profit Licensing Program begins.
Licensing Program -
September 15, 2010
RTC's right to grant technology licenses to the E-Visit and WebVisit
patents has been renewed.
HIMSS - Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia
March 1 - 4, 2010
Our staff met software developers, potential IP licensees, and health IT insiders at the HIMSS national conference this
week. We attended numerous classes and breakout session to
enable us to stay focused on the direction of HIT. (Link)
Non Exclusive Patent Licenses Granted -
February 15, 2010
RTC has granted its second non-exclusive patent license under its Licensing Program. RTC's newest licensee represents a major US
health insurance company, but has also requested anonymity.
Voluntary Licensing Program -
January 5, 2010
In addition to its own patent licenses, RTC
has been granted the exclusive marketing right to further license US
Patent Nos. 5,801,755 and 6,046,761 which covers E-Visit health care
consultation. All licensing activity is being performed on a
non-discriminatory, non-invasive, fully paid-up basis in support of support RTC's rural, indigent and Native American
health care
missions. RTC marketing rights are set to expire on September 15,
2010. All RTC personnel are 100% volunteers, so potential Licensees are encouraged to request a term sheet, a
draft license agreement and to enter into good-faith discussions
well in advance of the deadline.
NRHA - Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida
May 5 - 8 2009, Miami, Florida
The directors of the RTC attended the annual
conference of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
Our focus was on networking with state-level programs.
America
Telemedicine Association - Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
April 26 - 28, 2009
The directors
of the RTC attend the 14th annual meeting and exposition of the
American Telemedicine Association (ATA).
Congress Passes
Medicare Reform (HR 6331) allowing expanded use of Telemedicine
On July 15, 2008, H.R. 6331, the
Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, was
successfully enacted into law (Public Law 110-275) after both the
Senate and the House successfully overrode President Bush’s veto.
Introduced by Rep. Charles Rangel (DNY) on June 20, 2008, H.R. 6331
contained several payment-related provisions, including one to
expand the list of eligible originating sites for telehealth
services to skilled nursing facilities and community health centers.
Here was have included a
marked-up summary of the Act and
marked-up full copy of
the act. RTC has patent protection over a system that has been
permitted my this Act. This Act becomes effective January 1, 2009.
U.S. Senate passes Controlled Substances Act - Bill heads to the
House
April 1, 2008
S.980 amends the Controlled Substances Act
(CSA) to address online pharmacies. It requires online pharmacies to
register and to report to the Attorney General (AG) regarding
controlled substances dispensed via the internet. Online
pharmacies are required to notify the AG prior to dispensing,
delivering, or distributing medications. S.980 also defines the
practice of telemedicine and includes special registration
requirements for practitioners who engage in the practice of
telemedicine. This bill has been sent to the House of
Representatives and is now in subcommittee.
(Link)
RTC staff attends
HIMSS meeting in Orlando
February 24 - 28, 2008, Orlando, Florida
We will be meeting with software developers, potential IP licensees and health IT insiders at the HIMSS
national conference this week.
Health Care discussion
with Congressman Duncan Hunter
May 23, 2007, Columbia, South
Carolina
This morning it was our pleasure to have breakfast
simultaneously with 2008 Presidential Candidate, Congressman Duncan
Hunter (R-CA)
and retired Air Force General Chuck Yeager.
The RTC staff is made up of scientists who are working to advance
health care. Health care is as much about politics as it is about
science. Regardless of party affiliation, we take every opportunity
to educate our lawmakers on the state of the technology so they can
make informed health care decisions. This will allow RTC to better
serve our constituents.
Navajo Code Talkers
Reception
February 5, 2007, Lexington, South
Carolina
In honor of their heroic contributions to our country in the Pacific
theater during WWII, the
RTC board of directors hosted a private reception
in honor of the Navajo Code Talkers
Keith Little, Samual Tso
and their families at the home of the executive director.
First National Rural HIT
Conference
Sponsored by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
September 21 - 23, 2006, Kansas City
RTC directors will
attend the first national conference on “Health Information
Technology: A Rural Provider’s Roadmap to Quality”, September 21-23,
2006 at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott.
This meeting is being convened by Capitol Hill Health IT series
sponsor the federal Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) to engage
rural health care providers and vendors, including: small and solo
physician practices; Critical Access and other rural hospitals;
Rural Health Clinics; Federally Qualified Health Centers; and HIT
companies interested in serving rural health care providers
Capitol Hill Briefing
on EHRs
September 13th, 2006,
Washington, DC
RTC directors will attend the Capitol Hill briefing on the: “The
Electronic Health Record, Community Health Information Exchange and
State Initiatives: An Update and Status Report”, in Room SR-385
Russell Senate Office Building. The session is sponsored by the
“Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics” in
coordination with series sponsor eHealth Initiative.
United South and
Eastern Tribes (USET)
June 4 - 7, 2006, Verona, New York,
Turning Stone Resort
At the invitation of USET's president Mr. Keller George and
Executive Director Tim Martin, the directors of RTC
made their second presentation to
USET. RTC is interested
in assisting American Indians with health education and behavioral
health issues through the use of telemedicine and telehealth
programs.
National Rural
Health Association - Annual Meeting, Reno, Nevada
May 17th - 19th, 2006.
The directors of the RTC attended the annual conference of
the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
America
Telemedicine Association - Annual Meeting, San Diego, California
May 7th - 10th, 2006. The directors
of the RTC attended the 11th annual meeting and exposition
of the American Telemedicine Association.
RTC invited
Telemedicine speaker at United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) annual
meeting in Washington, DC
February 6 - 9, 2006
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) is dedicated to enhancing the
development of Indian Tribes and assisting the member Tribes and
their governments in serving the broad needs of Indian people. RTC
Director Scott Echerer made a telemedicine
presentation to the Board of Directors of USET at the 2006 Impact
Meeting on the morning of February 7th.
Discussion with Congressman Charles Rangle (D-NY) at a Capitol
Hill Reception.
February 8, 2006. While attending a
Capital Hill reception for speakers at the annual USET meeting, RTC
director Scott Echerer spent some time discussing Indian health care
with New York Congressman Charles Rangle.
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