Telehealth 101 - ATA's Telehealth Awareness Week
2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Hosted by ATA’s Home & Community Telehealth Special Interest Group, this session offers a vital foundation for those interested in better understanding the critical role of telehealth in providing healthcare.

ATA’s Disparities Framework in Action: Leveraging Digital Solutions to Improve Equity
2024-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Using Telehealth to Eliminate Disparities and Inequities

CHCAMS 37th Annual Conference
2024-09-17 - 2024-09-20

Expanding Rural Access – Key Insights from Implementing Telehealth Access Points Across Oklahoma
2024-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us in exploring the key insights and practical lessons learned from the implementation of five telehealth access points across Oklahoma. We’ll cover effective cleaning procedures, data collection practices, and marketing strategies that can be tailored to fit any location. This session provides useful takeaways to help you improve your own telehealth services and better serve your patients.

Presented by: Samuel Karns – Rural and Telehealth Specialist, Oklahoma Complete Health

Click the link to register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zT6xluJ0RhuaHXaz1dDvSQ#/registration

2024 Consumer Experience & Digital Health Forum
2024-09-24 - 2024-09-26 | Music City Center, Nashville, TN
AHIP’s Consumer Experience & Digital Health Forum is a prominent annual conference convening hundreds of progressive health care leaders and innovators dedicated to advancing new approaches to deliver health to consumers and employing digital strategies to improve outcomes. C-Suite executives from health insurance providers, health systems, retail care and new entrants, investors, innovators, government, emerging digital health technology companies, and policymakers from across the health industry will gather in Nashville to explore the evolution of consumer expectations, digital health best practices and the shifting landscape of care delivery.

Webinar: Payor Contracting Strategy and Revenue Cycle Best Practices
2024-10-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | VIRTUAL, United States
Presenter
Bruce Shepard, Chief Revenue Officer, Payrhealth
Rural hospitals today face significant cash flow and revenue cycle challenges, primarily due to a combination of low patient volumes, high rates of uninsured or underinsured patients, and reliance on government payers along with shrinking yields and margin on commercial payor contracts. These factors lead to tighter margins, making it difficult for rural hospitals to maintain financial stability. Additionally, many rural hospitals struggle with outdated billing systems, limited staff resources, and complexities in navigating regulatory requirements, all of which can result in delays in billing and payment collections. The cumulative effect of these challenges threatens the financial viability of rural hospitals, impacting their ability to provide essential healthcare services to their communities.
Webinar Objectives

Overview of key components of hospital revenue cycle process
Review of top trends and challenges impacting rural hospital’s cash flow
Actionable strategies for rural hospitals to improve their cash flow
Showcase of PayrHealth’s solution and successes
How to create a strategy for your payor contract negotiations
How to use contract negotiations to address your hospital’s biggest challenges with payors.
How to get past “NO” in Payor negotiations.

Registration

Member
Non-Member – $25.00

TPCA 2024 Annual Conference
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-04 | Embassy Suites, Franklin, TN, 820 Crescent Centre Dr, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The TPCA Annual Conference is focused on ensuring community health center sustainability and adaptability in a dynamic health care environment. Our goal is for our annual conference general and breakout sessions to showcase innovative approaches and evidence-based best practices while providing attendees with practical actions and tactical solutions.

Strengthening Behavioral Health Services for Hispanic/Latino Populations
2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with us! The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Intergovernmental and External Affairs Regions 1,2,6,7 and 8 invite you to a special session of the Advancing Health Equity Among Hispanic/Latino Populations Webinar Series.
Join us to explore the latest updates to the HRSA En Español page and learn about our behavioral health programs and resources essential for improving access to care in underserved communities. During the session, HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program and Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program grantees will discuss barriers to access mental health and substance use disorder services as well as share insights into their funded projects and efforts to enhance behavioral health within their Hispanic/Latino communities.
As a reminder, the session will be broadcast in Spanish with live interpretation to English.
For more information about this series please contact Veronica Roa at VRoa@hrsa.gov or Nancy Rios at NRios@hrsa.gov

The Impact of Recent Court Cases on Telehealth Policy: Cross-State Licensure Court Cases
2024-10-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Two recently filed court cases, Macdonald et al v. SabandoÂ (New Jersey, filed in December 2023) and McBride et al v. Hawkins (California, filed May 16, 2024) challenge the constitutionality of states requiring providers licensed in another state to obtain a license issued by the state a patient is located in during the telehealth interaction. Panelists will discuss the impact that current existing licensure laws have had, what impact these cases may have should the plaintiffs succeed, and how the court cases may unfold.
Hosted By National Policy Center – Center for Connected Health Policy

THIB24 Deeper Dive Session
2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Occurring the second Wednesday of each month, join us for our Telehealth Implementation Bootcamp Deeper Dives Sessions!

Closer to Home: Improving Specialty Access and Decreasing Hospital Transfers with Inpatient Telehealth Services
2024-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Presented by: Peter Gardella, MBA, BSN, RN – Director of Operations and Nursing, MUSC Center for Telehealth
Description: Telehealth services, when deployed to inpatient settings, can extend provider and clinical support, keeping patients closer to home and improving the sustainability of local acute care centers. Innovative inpatient telehealth services, like virtual nursing and continuous virtual monitoring, are also revolutionizing the bedside care teams to improve patient safety and supporting front-line clinical teams. This webinar will illustrate how the Medical University of South Carolina’s Center for Telehealth extends access and improves outcomes for admitted patients across the state.
Closer to Home: Improving Specialty Access and Decreasing Hospital Transfers with Inpatient Telehealth Services

Successful Design and Implementation of Telehealth in Schools and Libraries
2024-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Digital Health equity encompasses a variety of barriers including digital literacy and access to adequate technology and connectivity. Community access points such as libraries and schools offer a great alternative to home-based telehealth, removing those barriers. Since 2022, Christian and his team have worked on the strategy, design, and implementation of telehealth services in over 10 schools and libraries connecting them with 6 clinical providers in an innovative, provider- and technology-agnostic approach in rural North Central Washington. In this presentation focused on pragmatic guidance, Christian and Trevor will share their approach, best practices, and the key lessons learned so that you can launch your own school or library telehealth services.

Speakers
Ingenium Digital Health Advisors
Christian Milaster, MS and Trevor Cunningham, MHA, MPH

Christian Milaster, MS
Ingenium Digital Health Advisors

Christian Milaster is passionate about enabling the sustainable delivery of extraordinary care. He is driven to increase the personal satisfaction of medical professionals by applying systems thinking and implementing systems solutions. As a recognized expert in the design and launch of telehealth services, he is known for his extensive experience in healthcare innovation, particularly in telehealth. Christian has a strong background in engineering and healthcare operations, enabling him to bridge the gap between technology and patient care effectively. He often works with healthcare organizations to develop and implement telehealth strategies that improve access to care and patient outcomes. His expertise includes identifying opportunities for telehealth, designing tailored solutions, developing implementation plans, and ensuring successful launches of new telehealth services Christian is the Founder and CEO of Ingenium Digital Health Advisors, a boutique consulting firm focused on Accelerating the Adoption of Digital Health Innovation, and of Ingenium Healthcare Advisors, focused on Guiding Healthcare Leaders To Get The Results They Want. Rooted in German engineering, Christian and his team optimize care delivery by working with healthcare organizations to design and implement pragmatic improvement and optimization solutions. Born, raised, and educated as an Engineer in Germany, Christian started his career at IBM Global Services in Germany before joining the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, where he worked in various roles for 12 years before launching Ingenium in 2012.

Trevor Cunningham, MHA, MPH
Ingenium Digital Health Advisors

Trevor Cunningham is a healthcare professional with continuous experience in the telehealth industry. Possessing specific abilities in project management, billing and reimbursement, and strategic planning, Trevor has led a team to advance telehealth initiatives across rural communities over the past 3 years. Since joining Ingenium Digital Advisors in 2021, Trevor has worked alongside a unique team of consultants to accomplish all project tasks in a timely manner. He brings a new perspective to the team and will continue to develop new strategies to improve operational efficiencies. A graduate of Indiana University’s Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Trevor holds two distinct master’s degrees in health administration and public health. Since graduating, Trevor has held the position of Project Director at the Indiana Rural Health Association, where he manages and operates two federally funded HRSA grants. Trevor is known for creating a productive work environment and ensuring that project milestones are met. He has disseminated his telehealth work through many distinct outlets, including the American Public Health Association, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center.

Telehealth 101
2024-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
New to telehealth and telemedicine? Interested in a high overview of digital health in general. Learn basic definitions, applications, and technology when it comes to telehealth. Click on the link below to register:
https://uams.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SuTLtXEWQh-EFBzTaek-qQ

For more information, contact Joe Schaffner: jschaffner@uams.edu.

Medicaid 101 Webinar
2024-10-29 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
This training is beneficial for brand new Arkansas Medicaid providers as well as those existing providers who could use a refresher course in all things Medicaid.
Register for the webinar
Agenda

Provider Enrollment
Provider Information
Policy Manuals and Fee Schedules
Prior Authorizations
Healthcare Portal
Things to Remember
Medicaid Tools and Resources
E-Blast Sign-Up Link
Medicaid Contacts
Evaluations
Questions

UMMC - Project ECHO Dermatology
2024-11-13 11:45 - 12:45, 2024-12-11 11:45 - 12:45 (America/Chicago)
Dermatology training with CEU credit for primary care providers
One in four primary care visits includes some type of skin complaint.* In Mississippi, there are 47,440 patients per one dermatologist.** At UMMC alone, new patients may wait up to six weeks to see a dermatologist.
The UMMC Project ECHO for Dermatology empowers primary care providers to treat skin conditions in their communities through case based learning and didactics. Providers can also expand the treatment of skin condition in their practices by submitting cases for treatment feedback.
ECHO topics include:

Psoriasis
Acne and rosacea
Skin cancer prevention
Warts
Urticaria
Skin cancers

How ECHO works

The dermatology meeting is hosted on the Zoom video conferencing platform. It is held on the second Wednesday of the month from 11:45 am -12:45 pm. Providers will receive case submission links once they have registered as a participant.
Email echo@umc.edu to register for the next ECHO meeting.

Join Zoom from PC, Mac, iOS or Android:
https://echo.zoom.us/j/7834560472
Upcoming session topics and dates:
13th Nov Biopsy Breakdown (Overview of Shave/Punch Biopsy Techniques)
11th Dec Pediatric Dermatoses
Free CME credit available
The Division of Continuing Health Education at University of Mississippi Medical Center is accredited by AGME. AMA category 1 CME credits will be offered at no cost to you.

CISA Services: Federal Cybersecurity Resources for Telehealth
2024-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Health Sector Coordinating Council, and the joint CISA/HHS Cybersecurity Toolkit. We’ll cover cybersecurity resources available to telehealth providers, including vulnerability scanning, cyber risk assessments, and training at no cost.
Presented by: Travis Light – Cybersecurity Advisor, CISA Region 8

TeleBehavioral Health: Working with Interpreters via Telehealth
2024-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
This webinar will provide mental health professionals with an understanding of best practices and practical tips when working with interpreters via telehealth. The following topics will be covered: (1) overview of language justice and language access and their importance; (2) best practices when working with interpreters in therapy; (3) practical strategies to effectively work with interpreters via telehealth (4) information on next steps if your agency does not currently offer interpreter services via telehealth.

Regan Stewart, PhD, Associate Professor, bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Psychologist, and Director of the Telehealth Outreach Program for Traumatic Stress in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Biography:
Regan Stewart, PhD is an Associate Professor, bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Psychologist, and Director of the Telehealth Outreach Program for Traumatic Stress in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her research focuses on addressing mental health disparities among underserved youth through innovative service delivery models, particularly telehealth. Dr. Stewart is a nationally recognized expert in telehealth delivery of trauma-focused interventions for children and adolescents. She led the development of a training curriculum for telehealth delivery of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has trained organizations across the U.S. in this work. She and her team have authored several seminal publications about the implementation and dissemination of in-person and telehealth delivery of TF-CBT in the U.S. and Latin America. Dr. Stewart is also co-author of the first Spanish language telemental health textbook published in 2022.
Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo, PhD (she/her/Ella); Associate Professor and certified bilingual (Spanish and English) Clinical Psychologist at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Biography:
Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo, PhD (she/her/Ella); is an Associate Professor and certified bilingual (Spanish and English) Clinical Psychologist at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Her research focuses on addressing mental health disparities among underserved populations (specifically Hispanic youth) through innovative implementation and dissemination methods, including telehealth. Dr. Orengo-Aguayo directs the Puerto Rican Center for Intervention and Training in Trauma, a SAMHSA-funded program aimed at capacity building, resource sharing, technical support, and training in evidence-based trauma focused interventions, and telehealth as a service delivery modality. Her team has published several seminal publications on the impact of disasters on youth mental health (JAMA Network Open), and the implementation and dissemination of in-person and telehealth delivery of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Latin America and US (American Psychologist). She is a co-author in the first telehealth manual available in Spanish published in January of 2022 (Manual de Telesalud Mental).
Learning Objectives:
Attendees should be able to define language justice and language access and explain their importance in clinical practice.
Attendees should be able to describe telehealth best practices for working with interpreters.
Attendees should be able to identify and utilize practical strategies when working with interpreters via telehealth to provide access to limited English proficiency patients.

California Telehealth Policy Coalition and E-Consult Workgroup
2024-11-19 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | California Endowment, 1414 K Street #500, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
The California Telehealth Policy Coalition and E-Consult Workgroup invite you to their annual meeting: Making Telehealth Sustainable. We are celebrating the advances our groups have made in telehealth and e-consult through support from the California Health Care Foundation, and looking to the next chapter in 2025 and beyond.
Speakers Include:

Barbara Rubino, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Covered California
Autumn Boylan, MPH, Deputy Director, California Department of Health Care Services
Diana Camacho, MPH, Senior Program Officer, California Health Care Foundation
Kate Davidson, LCSW, Director, Learning and Diffusion Group, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation
Crispin Delgado, MPP, Executive Director, Insure the Uninsured Project
James Marcin, MD, MPH, Professor, Pediatric Critical Care, Director, Center for Health and Technology, UC Davis Health

Sarah Rahman, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, Alameda Health Systems

The event begins with continental breakfast at 9:30, includes lunch, panel discussions, and a Technology Showcase, and ends with a hosted networking reception at Cafeteria 15L from 5-6:30. This event is open to all attendees free of charge.

Telemedicine Applications and Services
2024-11-19 10:15 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Potential Topics

Tele-Pediatrics in Global Community
Telepsychiatry
Telehealth and Nursing
Telehealth and Physical Therapy
Telehealth and Occupational Therapy
Tele-Infectious Disease Clinic

Registration Fee: Free

Event Date
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – 09:15 – Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – 12:30

Location

Webinar

Cost (Non Refundable)
$0.00

29th Annual Mississippi Rural Health Conference
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-22 | VICKSBURG CONVENTION CENTER, 1600 DR. BRIGGS HOPSON BLVD, Vicksburg, MS, 39180, United States
About the Conference
The Mississippi Rural Health Annual Conference is the state’s largest rural health conference. We are pleased to announce this year’s conference will be Returning to the Vicksburg Convention Center.
Participants may choose to attend in-person or online.
Not only will we have the best education that you can find, but we will also have multiple elected officials in attendance, awards presented for hospital quality and leadership, a recognition banquet for our rural health fellows, and the Mississippi Rural Physician Scholars’ poster contest. You’ll find great food, networking, education, leadership, and so much more.
Included Sessions

Driving Increased Revenue Through Billable Care Management Programs
Reducing Challenges and Barriers for Patients with Pre-diabetes and Diabetes
Vaping and Our Youth: Understanding and Addressing the Teenage Epidemic
Navigating the Financial Frontier: Transforming Rural Healthcare, One Community at a Time
Addressing Hospital Financial Headwinds Through Clinical Revenue Cycle Redesign
Struggles and Opportunities of Mississippi’s Critical Access Hospitals
Addressing Rural Food Insecurity Through Community Lead Program Design: Lessons from the MS Delta

Click here to view the full agenda

National Rural Health Day 2024
2024-11-21
The South Central Telehealth Resource Center is proud to join communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 21, 2024. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize NRHD. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of nearly 61 million people living in rural America.

Telehealth Roundup: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cardiovascular Medicine
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Telehealth Roundup: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cardiovascular Medicine
Registration link: https://uams.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KJ2UiCYjQ7-8MWFiBSDT3Q
Guest Speaker: Subhi J. Al’Aref, M.D., Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program Director, Associate Professor of Medicine – Division of Cardiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Subhi Al’Aref will introduce artificial intelligence (AI) from the perspective of deep learning and discuss applications for AI within cardiology

ATA EDGE Policy Conference 2024: The Telehealth Policy Imperative
2024-12-11 13:00 - 2024-12-13 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Park Hyatt Washington D.C., 1201 24th St NW, Washington,, DC, 20037, United States
Proactive Policy Strategies to Support the Future of Telehealth
Telehealth policies and regulations allowing for wide access to telehealth are set to expire by December 31 and could revert back to pre-pandemic restrictions and outdated limitations. But many of these policies are expected to be temporarily extended, potentially through 2026. The implications of this will be felt in all corners of the telehealth industry.
At the ATA EDGE 2024 Policy Conference, we’ll take a moment to celebrate our telehealth policy successes and keep a keen eye towards the new year and new state and federal policy challenges that will face our industry. This year’s event will bring into focus the dynamic nature of telehealth policy in an unpredictable political environment, as we build the forward-thinking strategies needed to continually pivot and adapt to evolving legislative priorities.
Join us to explore innovative approaches, anticipate future trends, and shape policies that will ensure the sustained growth and success of telehealth in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
About ATA EDGE 2024

The American Telemedicine Association is the only organization that addresses telehealth policy from all angles – state and federal legislative priorities and issues that affect our industry – as well as international policy perspectives and the trends and opportunities to advance telehealth as a permanent option for care delivery.

FULL CONFERENCE PASS*
MEMBER
NON-MEMBER

Early Bird (Register by 10/30/2024)
$895
$1,195

Standard (Register by 11/27/2024)
$995
$1,295

Onsite
$1,195
$1,495

Puerto Rico Digital Health & Telemedicine Conference
2024-12-12 - 2024-12-13 | Sheraton Puerto Rico & Casino, 200 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00907, Puerto Rico
The upcoming Digital Health Conference, hosted by Impactivo in partnership with the Southeast Telehealth Resource Center and the Global Partnership for Telehealth, promises to be an exciting event for the future of digital healthcare. Set to gather a diverse group of thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators, the conference will offer an in-depth exploration of emerging technologies, best practices, and strategies in telehealth. Attendees can look forward to engaging keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and panel discussions focused on enhancing digital health solutions, overcoming implementation challenges, and improving patient outcomes. This collaborative event aims to foster connections and drive forward-thinking discussions, with a goal of advancing the global adoption of digital health tools and practices.
This year’s conference will be held at the Sheraton Puerto Rico & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Situated in the heart of San Juan’s vibrant Convention District, just steps from Distrito T-Mobile and 12 minutes away from the international airport SJU. Our convenient location also gives easy access to the nearby beach and Old San Juan, 5 minutes away.
Reserve your room today at the conference rate! (click link)
For more information about exhibiting and presenting at this conference, please email info@setrc.us for more details.

TeleBehavioral Health: Diving Deeper into Facilitating Virtual Groups
2024-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Overview:
Dr. Shearer will address the needed adaptations and strategies for facilitating tele-group therapy, including privacy and confidentiality considerations.
Erika Shearer PhD, Patient Care Line Manager, Primary Care Mental Health Integration, Veteran’s Administration (VA) Portland Health Care System
Biography:
Dr. Shearer is a Patient Care Line Manager for the Primary Care Mental Health Integration service at the Veteran’s Administration Portland Health Care System. Her areas of expertise include using telehealth technologies to provide and increase access to mental health services, telesupervision, and integrated health care. She provides telehealth training and consultation throughout and outside of the VA Health Care System. Her academic interests include mindfulness and acceptance strategies in the treatment of psychological issues related to chronic medical conditions, pain, telesupervision, and all things related to telemental health.
Learning Objectives:

Describe adaptations needed to facilitate behavioral health groups via video-based modality.
Discuss privacy and confidentiality-related considerations for virtual groups.
Identify strategies to improve virtual group facilitation.

NCTRC Webinar - Federal Telehealth Policy in 2025
2025-01-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Come join the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) as we look at where federal telehealth policy stands in 2025. Co-hosted with the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers (NCTRC), this webinar will examine recent actions Congress has (or has not) taken in regards the federal waivers on Medicare telehealth policies, what has changed, what is continuing, or not. Registration is free but space is limited.

Presented by: Mei Kwong, Executive Director, Center for Connected Health Policy
