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State and National Legislative Update + Rural Health Transformation Fund Discussion
2026-04-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) and 16 more dates
This 30 minute session provides a legislative and policy update outlining key developments shaping telehealth and digital health across Mississippi. The discussion highlights recent state legislation, federal telehealth policy updates, and the role of the Rural Health Transformation Fund in expanding access to care in rural communities. Special attention is given to how telemedicine, broadband expansion, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are supporting more efficient care delivery, improving rural access to specialty services, and strengthening Mississippi’s rural healthcare infrastructure.
Key highlights include:

Overview of 2026 Mississippi telehealth related legislation, including proposals related to Medicaid reimbursement parity and student mental health teletherapy access.

Updates on the Rural Health Transformation Fund and how more than $200 million in federal investment is expected to strengthen rural healthcare systems.

Expansion of telemedicine to improve access to primary care, behavioral health, and specialty consultations for rural patients.

Integration of rural hospitals, clinics, and providers into coordinated regional care networks through telehealth.

Technology modernization efforts including broadband expansion, telehealth platforms, and digital infrastructure improvements.

Emerging use of artificial intelligence tools such as ambient AI clinical documentation and predictive analytics to improve efficiency and patient outcomes in rural healthcare.

Attendance is free for members. Non-member fees include a one-year individual membership in the association

National Telehealth Data Warehouse
2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Jason Goldwater – Laurel Health Advisors

State Telehealth Policies/TeleStroke
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Lucinda Leung—UCLA
Dr. Brigham Walker—Tulane University

SEARCH 2026
2026-06-02 08:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00 (America/New_York)
SEARCH 2026—The National Telehealth Research Symposium will showcase connected health efforts, strategies, and partnerships, specifically those that focus on the research of telemedicine, telehealth, eHealth, mHealth, and other healthcare technologies.
Will connect health researchers, academicians, and visionaries in telehealth and telemedicine to share findings and foster research partnerships. Make sure to check back here for more details and the event dates announcement!

TeleRehab Projects
2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Dr. Jacob Daniels—UMMC
Dr. Soroush Korivand—Mississippi State University

Data Scarcity Project
2026-08-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Chrissy Kuahine—Waianae Cost Comprehensive Health Center

School Based Telehealth
2026-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Christina Wright – UMMC
