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Introducing the 2025 Healthcare AI Bootcamp

Lizzie Casteel — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:46:08 +0000

Introducing the 2025 Healthcare AI Bootcamp

Join us for the 2025 Healthcare AI Boot Camp, a national initiative led by a group of federally funded Telehealth Resource Centers from across the country, a Telehealth Center of Excellence along with additional regional partners.

This foundational training is designed to equip participants with a clear understanding of core AI concepts and their practical applications in healthcare, setting the stage for engagement with real-world challenges. This pivotal series brings together clinicians, operational leaders, technologists, and pioneering voices in healthcare AI to explore key concepts, develop practical skills, and align innovations with the urgent needs of our healthcare system. Participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to launch or advance their AI journey, ready to drive meaningful impact in their organizations and communities.

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SESSION 1 - "Foundations: What is AI?"

June 25, 2025 | Virtual Session

Kickstart your AI journey! Join Session 1 of the Healthcare AI Bootcamp to explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, its role in healthcare, and how it’s shaping the future. Featuring speakers Elizabeth Krupinski, PhD and Jordan Berg, this complimentary session is a must for anyone looking to understand AI’s impact.

SESSION 2 - "AI Applications in Healthcare"

July 23, 2025 | Virtual Session

AI is transforming healthcare—are you ready? Session 2 of the Healthcare AI Bootcamp dives into real-world AI applications, from diagnostics to patient care, while tackling key ethical and regulatory considerations.

SESSIONS 3-6 - Diving Deeper for Individual Mastery

August 12, 2025 | Hybrid

Join us for an immersive, full-day experience exploring the future of AI in healthcare! Sessions 3-6 of the Healthcare AI Bootcamp will guide attendees through AI’s broader landscape, risk management strategies, regulatory insights, and actionable next steps for becoming an AI ambassador in healthcare.

What to Expect:

Understanding the evolving AI landscape and its implications
Identifying risks throughout the AI lifecycle
Navigating regulatory and legal considerations for healthcare AI
Gaining tools to advocate for responsible AI use

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“Diving Deeper for Individual Mastery” – Healthcare AI Bootcamp 2025

Lizzie Casteel — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

What to Expect:

Understanding the evolving AI landscape and its implications
Identifying risks throughout the AI lifecycle
Navigating regulatory and legal considerations for healthcare AI
Gaining tools to advocate for responsible AI use

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ViVE 2025

Stephanie Graham — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Join your industry colleagues at the only event where digital health execs go to do business. Leaders of the digital health tech world will convene in Nashville to attend ViVE, the go-to destination where digital healthcare execs get business done. ViVE focuses on effective networking, gaining market insights, and maximizing ROI for event participants.

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Successful Design and Implementation of Telehealth in Schools and Libraries

Stephanie Graham — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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.

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Connecting Care: Bridging Health and Broadband for Rural Communities

SCTRC Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:21:53 +0000

Today, we’re joined by Chris Charlton, the Broadband Director at the Institute for Digital Health and Innovation (IDHI) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). IDHI is dedicated to leveraging digital technology to address healthcare and broadband access gaps in rural areas. Chris will discuss IDHI’s partnerships with organizations like the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, and Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC), focusing on their collective efforts to bridge the digital divide and enhance healthcare access in rural Arkansas. Let’s look at how these collaborations are making a difference at the healthcare-broadband intersection.

Chris Charlton BSEE, PE, CPI

Broadband Director; UAMS IDHI

SCTRC

Thanks for being here, Chris. Let’s talk about how IDHI collaborates with HRSA, BEAD, and ARC.

Chris Charlton

IDHI uses digital tech to tackle healthcare and broadband disparities in Arkansas. HRSA and BEAD play crucial roles in doing that.

HRSA, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, focuses on improving healthcare access for vulnerable groups. It supports clinics, health programs, and professional training, funded through federal appropriations.

BEAD, part of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within the Department of Commerce, aims to expand high-speed internet, especially in underserved areas. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, it’s geared toward broadband infrastructure development.

While HRSA and BEAD share objectives, they’re funded and managed differently by distinct federal departments.

SCTRC

Can you explain how BEAD and HRSA align?

Chris Charlton

Despite being separate entities, BEAD and HRSA complement each other’s goals. BEAD focuses on broadband infrastructure, while HRSA concentrates on health services. BEAD’s broadband expansion directly aids HRSA’s objectives, especially in telehealth. It allows remote patients access to specialist consultations and mental health services without extensive travel. Broadband growth also supports health information technology (HIT), improving care quality and efficiency in HRSA-backed facilities. For education, better internet access enables online training for healthcare workers in underserved areas, helping them stay updated with medical practices. Enhanced connectivity aids public health initiatives, facilitating data collection, tele-public health, and real-time communication during emergencies. It also boosts patient engagement through access to online records and tools for managing chronic conditions. Essentially, BEAD’s infrastructure improvements indirectly enhance HRSA’s mission, fostering a more equitable healthcare system for all, regardless of location.

SCTRC

What is Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC), and how does it intersect with UAMS?

Chris Charlton

Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) is a program by the Arkansas Department of Commerce, aimed at bringing high-speed broadband to rural areas. Meanwhile, UAMS focuses on healthcare. Their synergy lies in telehealth and digital health efforts. ARC funds broadband expansion, indirectly aiding UAMS in extending telehealth services. This collaboration enhances telehealth, education, research, and public health initiatives, improving healthcare access for rural Arkansans.

ARC’s mission aligns with UAMS’s goals of extending healthcare services to underserved regions. By providing broadband infrastructure, ARC enables UAMS to reach remote areas with telehealth services, overcoming geographical barriers. This means rural residents can access specialist consultations, mental health services, and routine healthcare without extensive travel.

Improved broadband access facilitates online training and education programs for healthcare professionals in rural areas. UAMS can offer continuous professional development, addressing workforce shortages and ensuring quality care delivery.

Additionally, enhanced internet connectivity supports UAMS’s research initiatives by enabling efficient data collection and analysis from rural populations. This data informs public health strategies and healthcare services planning, benefiting both rural communities and the broader healthcare system.

Lastly, fast and reliable internet access allows UAMS to disseminate health information effectively to rural populations. This includes preventive health measures, disease outbreak updates, and health education resources, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health.

The collaboration between ARC and UAMS leverages broadband infrastructure to enhance healthcare access and outcomes in rural Arkansas which addresses health disparities and improves the well-being of residents.

SCTRC

Can you explain how this all started for UAMS?

Chris Charlton

In August of 2010, UAMS received a grant for 102 million to provide equipment and dedicated circuits to healthcare providers and the Arkansas Department of Health. This began the Institutes drive into broadband expansion in Arkansas. In 2020, IDHI was recruited by the Arkansas Governor’s Office to design and operate a program for broadband grants to ISPs, called the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), for the expansion of broadband as driven by the pandemic. The project is still functioning today and growing each year until each household is served.

SCTRC

Thank you, Chris, for sharing your insights today. Before we wrap up, any final thoughts?

Chris Charlton

While ARC focuses on broadband and UAMS on healthcare, ARC’s efforts in rural internet access are vital for expanding UAMS’s telehealth and education outreach. This collaboration addresses rural communities’ challenges comprehensively. Since 2020, UAMS – IDHI has managed the ARC Project, allocating over $555 million to ISPs for broadband expansion, greatly impacting Arkansans’ access to essential services.

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ARC Awards $6.3 Million to Bolster Broadband Access Across 50 Communities in Every Appalachian Subregion

Lizzie Casteel — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:24:38 +0000

The first-ever grant funded through ARC’s new Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE), led by Connect Humanity, will provide support to under-connected communities throughout Appalachia, better positioning them to grow broadband economic opportunities.

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Building Tomorrow’s Virtual Healthcare with Today’s Technology (A National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Center Event)

Wendy Ross — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Building Tomorrow’s Virtual Healthcare with Today’s Technology

(A National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Center Event)

Join us for the first, Virtual Technology Showcase from the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers

How are you celebrating Groundhog Day? Tune in to the National Virtual Technology Showcase on February 2nd and 3rd to make sure you don’t get left in the telehealth shadows!

This free, interactive and two-day virtual event will feature multiple telemedicine use case scenarios where patients, caregivers, and providers present virtual care models such as emergency services, behavioral health, school-based care, remote patient monitoring, and direct-to-consumer patient care. As an attendee, you will have an opportunity to discuss the various telehealth technologies used in the telemedicine scenarios with Vendors who will be on hand to answer your questions.

Exciting Keynote presenters will kick off each day, you won’t want to miss a discussion with Dr. Meskó (aka “The Medical Futurist”) and other leaders in the industry who are developing and implementing innovative ways of using technology to enhance patient care.

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UMMC Expands Telehealth Reach Through RPM Technologies

Jessica Miller — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:30:55 +0000

Dr. Saurabh Chandra, board-certified critical care physician, is the Chief Telehealth Officer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Center for Telehealth. Chandra and his team deployed a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program for chronic conditions and illnesses. Funded by the Federal Communications Commission as part of a “Connected Care” pilot project, UMMC received $2.37 million for the next 3 years to enroll 6,000 patients from rural Mississippi. We look forward to sharing program outcomes over the next few years!

This pilot project provides patients, mainly low-income or veterans, with broadband internet access and RPM technologies to decrease healthcare delivery costs routinely incurred from chronic illness care and increase one-on-one telehealth visits between providers and patients. RPM devices allow providers to capture important health data from the comfort of the patients’ home using devices such as Bluetooth enabled blood pressure cuffs, glucometer, spirometers and more. The RPM program addresses an array of critical health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension.

UMMC Center for Telehealth is one of two federally designated Centers of Excellence in Telehealth and has extensive experience in remote patient monitoring. In previous years, UMMC has successfully led RPM programs with a focus on diabetes care and hypertension management. Through the previous programs, the Center has gathered strong data showing RPM improves clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction and program retention rates.

The South Central Telehealth Resource Center and UMMC Center for Telehealth have a long-standing working relationship and look forward to continued efforts together. Presently, the UMMC Center for Telehealth and the SCTRC are collaborating with several additional National partners to develop and host the upcoming SEARCH 2021 National Telehealth Research Symposium.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.umc.edu/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/Centers/Telehealth_Center_of_Excellence/Home.html

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Quarterly Thought Conference

Lizzie Casteel — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Join us on March 28th for our first Quarterly Thought Conference webinar of 2019! This discussion will feature Teague Johnson of the UAMS Institute for Digital Health and Innovation, Greg Hall with University of Mississippi Medical Center IT Department, and Josh SCales with the Tennessee Primary Care Association Health Information Technology. Several topics will be examined such as selecting a vendor or service provider, network considerations, environmental considerations, IT considerations based on clinical need, and lessons learned from telehealth field experts.

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Make the technology connection! It’s time for Telehealth Talk! (Episode 9)

Kimberly Lamb — Wed, 11 May 2016 20:52:04 +0000

Episode 9 features Teague Johnson, IT/Video Conference Manager, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

Listen as Teague shares about his educational background and the career steps that brought him to his current role. He talks about how his team fits into the UAMS telehealth system and provides an example of how technology is used to ensure a secure connection between an originating site and a distant site for a telehealth visit. Teague also talks about the importance of having good customer service skills to support the IT/video needs of the UAMS campus.

Let’s keep the conversation going. You can follow the podcast on twitter @telehealthtalk or email your thoughts and questions to info@learntelehealth.org. Don’t miss out on this valuable educational resource!

Telehealth Talk is the only monthly podcast devoted to Telehealth. Fans can access this 10-minute, conversational-style podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio. Click here to listen to the podcast series from LearnTelehealth.

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