title: Telehealth and Occupational Therapy: Integral to the Triple Aim of Health Care Reform.
abstract: Programs and concepts included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 are expected to transform health care in the United States from a volume-based health system to a value-based health system with increased emphasis on prevention and health promotion. The Triple Aim, a framework set forth by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, focuses on improving the health care experience, the health of populations, and the affordability of care. This article describes telehealth as an integral component in achieving the Triple Aim of health care and discusses implications for occupational therapy practitioners.
authors.affiliation: Jana Cason, DHS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Associate Professor, Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy, Spalding University, Louisville, KY; Chair, Telerehabilitation Special Interest Group, American Telemedicine Association, Washington, DC; and Chair, Technology Special Interest Section, American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda, MD; jcason@spalding.edu.
authors.forename: Jana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cason
mesh_terms: D017048:Health Care Costs; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006293:Health Promotion; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D058991:Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D017216:Telemedicine; D014481:United States