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Top Telehealth News
Proponents Expect Telehealth Flexibilities to be Extended Again (Source: TechTarget) Telehealth flexibilities slated to expire on Sept. 30, 2025, will likely be extended again, though it is unclear how long. That's according to members of the American Telemedicine Association's advocacy arm, ATA Action. ATA Action members met with more than 40 U.S. representatives, senators and senior legislative staffers during the association's Hill Day event on June 11 to advocate for permanent access to telehealth and digital health tools. Transforming Healthcare: The Impact of Telehealth and Telemedicine (Source: Mayo Clinic Press) Have you ever participated in a telehealth appointment? The number of people choosing telehealth rather than face-to-face medical care has been increasing within the last several years. For many, it’s the convenience of staying at home that makes telehealth appealing, however, according to Paul Cerrato, M.A., and John D. Halamka, M.D., M.S., there are actual health benefits to telehealth and telemedicine practices. More information about these benefits can be read about in the following excerpt from Transform, which includes a range of knowledge from Mayo Clinic experts on the ever-advancing topic of telemedicine. OIG Green Lights MSO Model Arrangement for Telehealth Platforms in New Advisory Opinion (Source: National Law Review) On June 11, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) published Advisory Opinion 25-03 (the Advisory Opinion), in which OIG approved of a proposed arrangement under which a management support organization and a physician-owned professional corporation (the Requestors) would enter into an arrangement involving the leasing of clinical employees and provision of certain administrative service. Telehealth Booths: The New Exam Room (Source: The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Newsroom) A librarian in The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is seeing progress on a multiyear project to expand access to health care in rural parts of New Mexico, and her handiwork is showing up in a place where you might not expect to talk to a health provider: public libraries.
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Recent TRC Resources
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| TeleBehavioral Health 101 Series (Created by NRTRC) |
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TeleBehavioral Health 101 Recently Updated! The TeleBehavioral Health 101 Series, developed by the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC), is a fundamental guide to providing high-quality behavioral health care through telemedicine. This CME-accredited 7-part series is designed for providers new to telebehavioral health or those looking to build a strong foundation in virtual care. Each session explores a core aspect of telebehavioral health and offers practical insights and tools to help you deliver clinically effective, high quality, and equitable mental health care virtually.
*For Washington State Providers: “Introduction to TeleBehavioral Health and Policy Overview,” meets the requirements for telehealth training as established by Washington SSB6061, effective January 2021. Completion of a brief quiz is required. |
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| Course Module: AI in Digital Health (Created by SCTRC) |
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| Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing healthcare in big ways! It helps doctors find illnesses, treat patients, and take better care of people. AI can also make hospital work easier and faster. By using smart computers, AI has the potential to help doctors make better choices, save money, and help more people get the care they need. The AI in Digital Health course module, created by the South Central Telehealth Resource Center (SCTRC), explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital health. It covers AI-driven innovations in healthcare, including diagnostics, personalized medicine, administrative automation, and ethical considerations. |
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| Using Telehealth Navigators to Promote Digital Health (Created by HTRC) |
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The Heartland Telehealth Resource Center (HTRC) recently hosted a webinar, “Using Telehealth Navigators to Promote Digital Health”, with Dr. Bradley Anderson, DO, MHA, Medical Director of Virtual Care & Jared Droze, MHA, Executive Director of Virtual Care, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences.
This session focused on how OSU Virtual Care has improved healthcare for rural Oklahomans by prioritizing digital health, expanding access to virtual care, and fostering collaboration across institutions. The webinar explored how OSU Virtual Care's telehealth navigators empower individuals with the tools and knowledge to access services, while expanding virtual care offerings in rural locations like hospitals and clinics. By partnering with universities and healthcare organizations, OSU Virtual Care aims to share best practices and optimize telehealth solutions to improve healthcare outcomes across the region. To view the recording, slides, and resources from the session, visit the education series webpage. To register for the HTRC Education Series and get notified about upcoming sessions, visit the event registration webpage. |
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| Rural Health Voice Podcast - MATRC (Created by MATRC) |
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| Telehealth Talk - Tecnología de Telesalud (Created by SCTRC & SETRC) |
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The South Central Telehealth Resource Center (SCTRC) and the Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center (SETRC) released a new episode of the Telehealth Talk podcast.
En este episodio, nuestras anfitrionas conversan sobre cómo la tecnología en salud digital continúa evolucionando y transformando la atención médica. Nos acompañan Lizmariel Tirado Rouco, Gerente de Proyecto de la División de Tecnología en Salud y Preparación para Emergencias del Fideicomiso de Salud Pública de Puerto Rico, y Claudia Rodríguez Soto, estudiante doctoral de la Escuela Graduada de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Puerto Rico.
[In this episode, our hosts discuss how digital health technology continues to evolve and transform healthcare. We’re joined by Lizmariel Tirado Rouco, Project Manager of the Health Technology and Emergency Preparedness Division of the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust, and Claudia Rodríguez Soto, a doctoral student at the University of Puerto Rico Graduate School of Public Health.] |
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Upcoming Telehealth Events
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| Bridging Rural Communities: Telehealth Innovations for Appalachia and Beyond |
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Two Ways to Get Involved in Bridging Rural Communities – August 1, 2025! The Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) is bringing together changemakers across the Appalachian region for a unique multi-site telehealth event focused on real-world solutions for rural health challenges. Here's how you can be part of it:
 Register to attend: Join a full-day convening near you to explore best practices in telehealth for:
 Mental Health
Diabetes
Substance Use Disorder
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Emergency Preparedness
 Multiple venues across Appalachian states
 Nominate a Presenter (or yourself!) by July 1, 2025: Know someone doing groundbreaking telehealth work in Appalachia? We’re looking for TED-style presenters to share powerful, real-world stories and innovations that are making a difference. Let’s showcase what’s working—and inspire more progress.
 Find out more, register to attend and submit your nomination today on the event website.
REGISTER HERE > |
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| Demystifying RCM & ROI for Telehealth: An Interactive Workshop |
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| Join the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC) team and the New England Rural Health Association for a free, one-day interactive workshop on August 11 designed to unpack the complexities of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Return on Investment (ROI) in telehealth!
Do you have questions about billing and coding for telehealth? Join us for this free, one-day workshop. With interactive problem-solving sessions with subject matter experts built into the day, you will leave with the answers to your questions and practical next steps. Also hear from industry leaders on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) with Telehealth, Return on Investment (ROI) and Sustainability with Emergency Department Telemental Health, and more.
Participate virtually or in-person in Hallowell, Maine.
REGISTER HERE > |
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| 2025 Healthcare AI Bootcamp |
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Join us for the 2025 Healthcare AI Bootcamp, 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.
 AI is reshaping healthcare, fast. Are you ready?
The 2025 Healthcare AI Bootcamp offers concise, beginner-friendly sessions designed to help healthcare professionals understand the opportunities, risks, and next steps in AI integration.
 Complimentary, virtual and hybrid sessions
 Covers leadership, clinical, technical, and legal perspectives
Built to kickstart individual understanding of AI and its impact on healthcare
Start the journey toward AI readiness. Don’t wait.
REGISTER HERE > |
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