Unlocking InnovationWithTelehealth Grants and Funding

COVID-19 created an entirely new reality for telehealth, with weekly telehealth visits climbing 23-fold from pre-pandemic numbers and remote visits surging to account for over 30% of all outpatient visits. Even as the pandemic wanes, telehealth isn’t going anywhere: Longstanding regulatory barriers have fallen, patient and provider buy-in has reached unprecedented levels, and key industry players — including insurers — are preparing for a future in which remote care remains front-and-center.

1. Define the goals of your telehealth program.

Be clear about how you intend to utilize funding — whether it’s to add new remote point-of-care locations, integrate new connected devices, or expand access to at-home care for vulnerable and underserved patients

2. Check application criteria.

Make sure your organization is eligible for funding. Some programs provide scoring criteria to help organizations understand how their applications will be evaluated. To increase your likelihood of receiving funding, tailor your grant application to any publicly-available scoring criteria

3. Research telehealth solutions.

Once you’ve determined your organization’s vision and purpose, examine the market landscape for telehealth solutions that can help you achieve your goals

Key factors to consider:

• Technological capabilities: A quality telehealth solution should go beyond basic phone or video calls. With TytoCare’s award-winning examination device, patients can examine their heart, lungs, ears, throat, skin, blood oxygen levels, and body temperature. TytoCare can also help providers diagnose and treat conditions including ear infections, sore throats, fever, cold and flu, allergies, pink eye, nausea, constipation, asthma, bronchitis, upper respiratory infections, bug bites, and common skin conditions, including contact dermatitis, rash, and diaper rash.
• User-friendliness: Telehealth devices should be easy for even non-clinical professionals to use. TytoCare’s AI-powered guidance technology makes it simple and intuitive for users to collect clinical-quality exam data through remote exams from the comfort of their own home.
• Continuity of care: Remote exams shouldn’t be one-offs. They must be part of an integrated approach that treats the whole patient. TytoCare’s platform effortlessly integrates with EMRs, ensuring seamless continuity of care across patient engagements.

4. Speak with a telehealth funding expert.

Stumped, eager for more information, or just don’t want to navigate the process alone? Consult with telehealth specialists and grant experts. They can share informative insights that will enable you to stand out in the competitive grant process, connect you to relevant funding opportunities, identify key components to include in your grant submissions, and even assist with your applications.

5. Apply with FDA-approved devices.

When applying for funding, be sure to mention the specific telehealth solution you plan to implement. Including FDA-approved devices with proven track records, clinical-grade examination and diagnostic capabilities, and mechanisms that ensure care continuity can boost your chances of securing funding.