Telehealth and Medicine Today Appoints LATAM Regional Editor

Stamford, CT, USA – WEBWIRE – Wednesday, February 9, 2022

At a time of exponential growth in telehealth and digital health, it is crucial that the knowledge and experiences are shared and this can be done through publication options offered by the journal...I am very excited to promote its great practices and spreading new ideas around the globe,” J, Jefferson G. Fernandes, MD.

The international open access peer review journal Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMToday) is excited to welcome its LATAM Regional Editor, Jefferson G. Fernandes, MD, MSc, PhD, MBA. Dr. Fernandes will help steer the journal’s trajectory in LATAM, to amplify awareness, local engagement, and increase submissions from the region, further enhancing the journal’s commitment to bibliodiversity.

“We are honored to have Dr. Fernandes aboard,” stated Tory Cenaj, journal publisher. “The journal is an international multidisciplinary gem read in 104 countries, presenting practical innovations, guidance and examination of an exciting emerging market now fully realizing its cross boarder worldwide potential in a post COVID era. The LATAM market is one that has and will make strides in this field. We look forward to working with Dr. Fernandes to spotlight research and developments.”

“It is a great honour to be invited to act as the Regional Editor for Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMToday), not only because of the importance that this journal has acquired in the world of scientific publications, but also because of my long professional journey in this field.” stated Dr. Fernandes. “At a time of exponential growth in telehealth and digital health, it is crucial that the knowledge and experiences acquired by countless professionals, institutions and organizations are shared and this can be done through publication options offered by the journal. My goal will be to work to amplify awareness for the Telehealth and Medicine Today and increase submissions from Latin America. I am very excited to promote its great practices and spreading new ideas around the globe.”

Dr. Fernandes is a Neurologist experienced in health management, education, research, and digital health innovation, including telemedicine and the Director of the Education Program of the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth (ISfTeH), CH. He is Vice President of the Brazilian Association of Telemedicine and Telehealth (ABTms), Coordinator of the Telemedicine and Digital Health Education Program of the Medical Association of São Paulo (APM), and President of the APM International Global Summit Telemedicine & Digital Health. He is Professor and Academic Coordinator of the MBA Health Management and Innovation, IBCMED – SP, and previously served as editorial board member of Telehealth and Medicine Today. He is also the CEO of SPECIS, a Health Consulting Firm. Dr. Fernandes has also consulted for the World Health Organization (Geneva), World Bank (Washington), the Brazilian Ministry of Health (Brasília), and Health Secretary of the Rio Grande do Sul State.

Specializing in Neurology, Dr. Jefferson received his medical degree at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), and the Institute of Neurology, University of London, England. Dr. Fernandes has an MSc in Neuroanatomy and a PhD in Clinical Medicine from UFRGS. He has a postgraduate degree in Hospital Administration and Health Business (IAHCS/PUCRS) and MBA focused on Strategic Management and Information Technology (FGV).

The journal has a partial and full waiver policy for researchers that do not have means to pay APC fee to ensure global geographic inclusion of relevant content and expects to announce a PubMed and Web of Science acceptance by year’s end.

The journal has recently issued a Call for Papers for its April issue on “Remote Patient Monitoring in Care Settings.” Click here for announcement, and here for guidelines.

About Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMToday)

Telehealth and Medicine Today (TMT) is a gold open access international peer reviewed journal examining the value of telehealth and clinical automation, its use and scalable developments, business process guidance, market research and the economic impact of digital health innovations in an evolving health technology sector. Articles feature original research, pilot studies, case use, best practices and perspectives from multidisciplinary stakeholders. Authors are encouraged to submit outcomes data for cost efficiencies realized in health system(s), patient populations or clinical practices in a value based system. TMT’s audience includes leadership at hospitals and medical research centers, universities, payor organizations, IT/IS, healthcare providers, consultants, companies (early and more established), entrepreneurs, developers & start-ups, life sciences and device companies, pharmacy, NGO, government, and policy leadership around the globe. The journal is owned by Partners I Digital Health.
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