LearnTelehealth

State and National Legislative Update + Rural Health Transformation Fund Discussion
2026-09-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-21 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-28 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-26 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

Building a Healthier America: CMS ACCESS and a New Chapter in Health Innovation
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:00
CMS invites you to virtually join a special event with HHS and CMS leadership and national health leaders marking the launch of the ACCESS model and related developments.

Telehealth Basics
2026-09-15 12:00 - 13:00
A showcase of MSU Virtual Connections’ introductory telehealth videos and resources designed to engage and educate the general public.

Telehealth Tuesdays: Billing & Coding in Tennessee
2026-09-15 12:00 - 13:00
Dive into Billing & Reimbursement in the second session of Telehealth in Practice: Strategies for Effective Care, presented by Hailey Prosser from RuralMed. This webinar will focus on TN-specific billing and reimbursement strategies, ensuring you stay compliant and maximize revenue for your telehealth services.
Learn how to navigate the complexities of reimbursement, avoid common pitfalls, and optimize your billing processes.
Perfect for healthcare providers and administrators looking to strengthen their financial approach to telehealth.

School Based Telehealth
2026-09-16 12:00 - 13:00
Christina Wright – UMMC

Telehealth Roundup: USAC Rural Health Care (RHC) Funding Potential
2026-09-29 12:00 - 13:00
Did you know that the USAC RHC Program provides a 65% reimbursement on eligible broadband connectivity expenses for eligible health care providers (HCPs)? Join us on September 29th at 12:00PM CST and learn more about the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC) Rural Health Care (RHC) Funding Potential. Subject Matter Expert Michael Wallace, MBA, Assistant Director of UAMS e-Link, will lead an in-depth discussion about the FCC Universal Service Fund and the Rural Healthcare (RHC) Program. You don’t want to miss this!

Telehealth Tuesdays: RPM Implementation
2026-09-29 12:00 - 13:00
Explore Remote Patient Monitoring in the final session of Telehealth Tuesdays: RPM Implementation, presented by regional Telehealth Resource Centers and the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).
This webinar will share practical tips, tricks, and implementation experiences to help you successfully launch and manage your RPM program. Learn from real-world examples, best practices, and lessons learned to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Ideal for healthcare teams ready to integrate RPM into their telehealth strategy.
