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February SCOPE (South Central Overview – Programs & Events)

By February 28, 2025March 3rd, 2025No Comments

South Central Telehealth Resource Center (SCTRC) has had a fantastic February!

Preparing for a busy Spring, the SCTRC was hard at work this month strategically planning for exciting events and trainings scheduled for the upcoming season. 

Here’s a recap of our February highlights and a preview of what’s ahead!

February In Action: A Look Back at Our Highlights

February Telehealth Roundup Recording Now Available!

On February 19, 2025, we hosted an insightful webinar which guided attendees through the significant 2025 telehealth billing and coding changes.

This session provided a detailed review of the newly released telehealth CPT codes from the AMA, along with an analysis of payor acceptance of these codes. We also covered the key updates in the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule related to telehealth. With numerous important changes this year, this recording is an essential resource for staying current and compliant in the evolving telehealth landscape.

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Resource Library Updates

We’ve expanded our Resource Library this month with a variety of valuable new additions, including toolkits, webinar recordings, best practice guides, and policy updates. These resources are designed to support telehealth providers, researchers, and patients.

Highlights Include:

  • Recent Prescribing Regulations – DEA & HHS Delay Implementation of First Rules (Created by CCHP):
    • The Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) released a writeup detailing the recent prescribing regulations. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced a delay in the effective date for the recently issued final rules regarding the telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine and telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients. Originally scheduled to become effective February 18, the rules will now take effect on March 21, 2025. For more information, view the full writeup.
  • Direct to Consumer (DTC) Toolkit
    • The healthcare landscape is being impacted by Direct to Consumer (DTC) Telemedicine, enabling patients to access healthcare services from the comfort of their homes through video, voice, or text consultations. This toolkit provides a detailed overview of DTC Telemedicine, including key considerations for implementation.
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New NCTRC Webpage to Monitor Expiring Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities

The National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers (NCTRC) has created a webpage titled The Telehealth Policy Cliff: Preparing for April 1, 2025, which addresses the impending changes to Medicare telehealth services should the key telehealth flexibilities expire on March 31st, 2025. The page offers strategies for healthcare providers, policymakers, and stakeholders to prepare for these shifts and stay informed!

This essential resource will be updated every week! Subscribe to the SCTRC or NCTRC newsletters to stay up-to-date on all changes.

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On The Horizon: Exciting Events and Initiatives Ahead

Join Us for Telehealth 101: The Easy Basics of Telehealth & Telemedicine

Register for the next edition of our webinar, “Telehealth 101” to be held on March 19, 2025 at 12:00PM!

Telehealth 101 provides a high overview of telehealth, telemedicine, and digital health. Learn about terminology, benefits, technology and the South Central Telehealth Resource Center among the other Telehealth Resource Centers.

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Join The Movement: Stay Connected with SCTRC

Thank you for exploring our January highlights! At SCTRC, we are excited to kick off 2025 with a renewed commitment to advancing healthcare access through telehealth innovation. Stay connected by subscribing to our blog for monthly updates and announcements about upcoming events. We can’t wait to share more exciting initiatives and resources with you in the months ahead!

At SCTRC, telehealth means bridging healthcare gaps to ensure quality care for everyone. 

About SCTRC

Since 2010, the South Central Telehealth Resource Center (SCTRC) has been providing telehealth training and technical assistance. We offer a wide variety of services and resources to help develop, maintain, and expand telehealth services. While we strive to help anyone reaching out to us for assistance, we prioritize the needs of those who work with rural and other underserved communities and populations in our region — Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The SCTRC offers in-person and virtual assistance including on-site demos at our regional telehealth training centers, and popular online resources here such as billing and reimbursement guides, beginner courses, a variety of webinars and recordings, podcasts, and more. The SCTRC team is eager to hear more about your efforts and to brainstorm how we could work together to expand telehealth adoption.

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Staff & Advisory Council

The SCTRC is staffed by telehealth professionals with backgrounds in nursing, business, education & instructional design, and mass media/communications.

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The SCTRC also works with a dedicated group of professionals who comprise the SCTRC Advisory Council. This group provides a grassroots voice for the telehealth initiatives needed in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

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The South Central Telehealth Resource Center is made possible by Grant #U1UTH42528 from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, Health Resources and Services Administration, DHHS, and the support of the UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation. Please note: This information, content, and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. The information and tools presented on the SCTRC website should not be considered legal advice. The SCTRC is not guaranteeing that any information provided will result in reimbursement from a payer. All materials are strictly for informational and educational purposes. The SCTRC encourages you to check with the appropriate state agency for further information and direction for legal opinions, interpretation of the laws, regulations, and/or policies. Additionally, please consult with your legal counsel or attorney if seeking legal opinions. © 2024 Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas acting for and on behalf of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. All Rights Reserved.