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State and National Legislative Update + Rural Health Transformation Fund Discussion
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, 2026-06-01 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) and 14 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

ACCESS Model Webinar: PCP and Referring Clinician
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join the CMS Innovation Center on for PCP and Referring Clinician, a webinar for the ACCESS Model that will provide an overview of the model and the roles of PCPs and referring clinicians, care coordination requirements, and co-management payment.

The ACCESS Model is a ten-year, voluntary nationwide Medicare model that supports new technology-enabled care options for patients with chronic conditions. With a focus on outcomes over volume, the ACCESS Model gives PCPs and referring clinicians more flexibility to help patients improve their health while staying closely involved in ongoing care management.
The webinar will also include a question-and-answer session. They encourage you to submit questions in advance via the registration form prior to the event!

NCTRC Webinar - Rural Health Transformation Fund: Workforce Trends and Implications for Rural Care
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
State Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTF) plans represent a major opportunity to strengthen rural health systems, and workforce development is a common theme across these efforts. But how states define and address workforce challenges varies widely. In this session, the Telehealth Technology Assessment Center (TTAC) will share findings from a review of all 50 state RHTF plans, highlighting how workforce issues are framed, what strategies states are prioritizing, and how emerging care models such as telehealth and digital health are reflected in workforce planning.
The webinar will also explore an emerging challenge: the workforce needed to support technology-enabled care in rural settings. As telehealth, remote monitoring, and other digital tools expand, rural providers increasingly rely on technical and operational support that may not be fully reflected in current workforce strategies.
Participants will gain a better understanding of workforce trends across state RHTF plans and the potential implications for rural health organizations, telehealth programs, and workforce development efforts.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
-Describe how workforce development is framed across state RHTF plans.
-Identify common workforce strategies states are proposing.
-Recognize how telehealth and digital care delivery intersect with workforce planning in rural transformation efforts.

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!

Telehealth Roundup: USAC Rural Health Care (RHC) Funding Potential
2026-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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 May 19th 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!

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
