Duplin Telehealth Chronic Disease Management Program

Organization:

Vidant Duplin Hospital

Amount:

$347,466.00

Program Area:

Community Assistance Initiative

County of Applicant:

Duplin

Year:

2013

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to assist Vidant Duplin Hospital, in collaboration with the Duplin County Health Coalition, with a new effort that will implement a telehealth program that will help to provide case management to patients with chronic disease and reduce unnecessary Medicaid and Medicare expenses. In addition to the in-home telehealth component, the project also calls for the placement of four remote telehealth kiosks throughout Duplin County in order to create self-entry points for other patients. Golden LEAF funds will be spent for personnel and equipment.

Contact:

Ms. Christina MillerPO Box 274Kenansville, North Carolina 28349(910) 271-0201

Areas Served:

Duplin

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