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NIST/ATP Initiatives in NIST/ATP Initiatives in TelehealthTelehealth
Richard N. Spivack, Ph.D.Richard N. Spivack, Ph.D.Economic Assessment Office Economic Assessment Office
(tel.) 301-975-5063(tel.) 301-975-5063(fax) 301-975-4776(fax) 301-975-4776
[email protected] [email protected] www.atp.nist.gov
PHDSC ConferencePHDSC Conference March 17, 2004March 17, 2004
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NIST and Advanced Technology NIST and Advanced Technology Program...Program...
Overview of presentation:• Advanced Technology Program
(ATP);• ATP and the NHII;• NIST Efforts in Telehealth;• ATP Funded Projects.
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Advanced Technology Program...Advanced Technology Program...
Advanced Technology Program Purpose: To further the development and dissemination of
“high-risk” technologies which offer the potential for significant, broad-based economic benefits for the nation;
To support industry leadership in planning and implementing projects;
With a focus on civilian technologies.
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ATP Awarded ATP Awarded Projects….Projects….
• Since 1990, 6,054 proposals submitted to 43 competitions, requesting $12.9 B from ATP
• 709 projects awarded with 1,433 participants and an equal number of subcontractors
• 207 joint ventures and 502 single companies• $4.1 billion of high-risk research funded
– ATP share = $2.11 billion– Industry share = $1.98 billion
• Small businesses are thriving– 65% of projects led by small businesses
• Over 160 universities participate• Over 25 national laboratories participate
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ATP and NHII Awarded ATP and NHII Awarded Projects….Projects….
• During 1994, 1995, and 1997, the NHII focused program awarded funds to:– 32 projects totaling $295M in which
industry contributed $149M;– 7 additional projects from the Open
Competition totaling $27M in which industry contributed $14M.
• Average award per project is $2.5M over 3 years.
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NIST Efforts in NIST Efforts in Telehealth…Telehealth…
Telediagnosis• Flat panel display
measurement standard
• Standards for color to improve fidelity of display
• Efforts in the physics of beam quality to support advances in digital imaging
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• Integration and Interoperability
• Centralization of patient records
• Remote computer access
• Improvements to the information systems dealing with patient records
NIST Efforts in NIST Efforts in Telehealth…Telehealth…
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NIST Efforts in NIST Efforts in Telehealth...Telehealth...
• Collaboration with the American Telemedicine Association
Area of focus: Use of teleophthamalogy for diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening and treatment
Develop a standards profile that includes IT standards, clinical guidelines and business rules standards
• All Inclusive Team ApproachExperts from all disciplines: IT, camera & reader
equipment, clinicians, administrators, policy decision-makers
Series of three workshops (IT, Clinical, Business Rules)
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NIST Efforts NIST Efforts in Teleheath…in Teleheath…
• Ensure measurement and conformance are defined where possible
Validation of system is based on Outcome of System
Quality of Image outcome based on Functional System Category Levels (screening, assessment, reference)
• Long term EffectsImproved and Consistent Medical ServicesTechnical and Clinical InteroperabilityBusiness Model and Yardstick for
Reimbursement
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ATP Funded ATP Funded Project…Project…
Caresoft, Inc., (Mountain View, CA)—Funded in 1995.
Healthcare website for personal health maintenance offering private and secure access to the following: Lab Services;Medications;Health Checkup;Tools and information to empower one to
determine conditions and make informed decisions.
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ATP Funded ATP Funded Project…Project…
Surgency, Inc., formerly Benchmarking Partners, (Cambridge, MA)—Funded in 1994.
Supply Chain Software offering: Forecasting accuracy;Inventory reduction;Expanded customer feedback;Sales growth.
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ATP Funded ATP Funded Project…Project…
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, (Boston, MA)—Funded in 1997.
Web-based program offering: Private and secure Internet videoconference
between parents and hospital staff;Private and secure Internet access to medical
records;Cost Savings:
Parents took their babies home an average of two days earlier from the $2,500 per day neonatal intensive care unit.
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