Mar 20, 2024
NRTRC March 2024 Newsletter
Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center
A Full Day Dedicated to Digital Health Equity
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This year, the NRTRC Conference will offer an entire day dedicated to digital health equity topics, highlighting the crucial connection between healthcare and digital inclusion. Achieving health equity requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses various barriers to healthcare access and ensures that technological advancements benefit everybody.
Whether your focus is on access to healthcare, broadband services, or growing community telehealth resources, join us as we ignite these meaningful discussions that will expand your knowledge and resources!
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Calling All Sponsors and Exhibitors!
Secure Your Space Today!
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2023 NRTRC Telehealth Survey Results Released
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TeleBehavioral Health 501 Webinar Series
The NRTRC is excited to partner with the Behavioral Health Institute at the University of Washington to deliver the TeleBehavioral Health 501 webinar series. We invite you to delve into innovative approaches and patient-centered care in the realm of telebehavioral health.
This series will allow you to explore advanced strategies to enhance quality care for specific patient populations and services, with valuable insights for practitioners at every experience level. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, all are welcome to join us on this journey into the evolving landscape of telebehavioral health.
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New Funding Opportunity
Eligible entities include government agencies, Tribes and non-profit organizations. Applications are due April 29.
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March
Register for an engaging follow-up to the Strategies for Advancing Health Equity within Health Centers webinar, offering a unique opportunity to receive coaching on crafting a health equity plan (HEP) for your health center’s specific needs. Utilizing CHCI best practices as a framework, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to create a comprehensive and valuable resource to steer their health equity initiatives. March 19, 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Health Equity Across the AI Lifecycle - AI-Enabled Digital Health Services Series: The material will cover the intended use of AI products and highlight the risks associated with inappropriate use. The course will cover various threats to AI product performance, including changes in population demographics, clinical practice patterns, and professional work environments. Lastly, the course will explore how bias and discrimination can result from using AI products and will train physicians to identify and mitigate health inequities that can result from using AI products. March 19, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
April
2024 MATRC Summit: Join us for #MATRC2024, where we gather healthcare pioneers, innovators, and professionals to explore the advancements and possibilities in telehealth beyond the year 2024. As we rapidly approach a time when telehealth is fully integrated into all of healthcare, we will be navigating the latest trends and best practices in telehealth implementation, remote patient monitoring, virtual consultations, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. April 14 -16
2024 NRTRC Conference: Join the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center’s 2024 Conference, “The Next Generation of Telehealth from Reactionary to Visionary,” in Seattle, WA. This event will dive into the transformative journey of telehealth, from its reactive stage of the last three years to unlocking its visionary potential. Engage with industry experts, thought leaders and innovators to discuss cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and the evolving landscape of digital inclusion in healthcare access. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the reshaping of telehealth. Stay tuned to our newsletters and website for more information and embark on a path from reacting to healthcare challenges to envisioning a brighter, healthier future. April 29 - May 1
May
ATA Nexus 2024: ATA Nexus 2024 is the next phase of the ATA’s annual conference – the industry’s most informative and essential virtual care event. This rebranding reflects the transformative shifts in virtual care delivery and our commitment to spearheading the movement. ATA Nexus 2024 will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. May 4 - 7
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Do You Provide Health Care or Services via Telehealth?
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NRTRC's Find Telehealth is available to help patients and providers find in-person and telehealth care along with locations to have telehealth visits. TAPs can be viewed by turning on the TAPs button on the map.
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Northwest Regional State Telehealth Website Links
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Grant Funding Opportunities
Refer to the funding page on the NRTRC website for updated grant opportunities.
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Success Story:
NRTRC Has a Ripple Effect!
NRTRC Principal Investigator Nicki Perisho recently had an unexpected encounter with a colleague from her online Master's Program at Cal-Berkeley.
During their conversation, the colleague expressed interest in the educational resources provided by NRTRC and spoke highly of the valuable insights and knowledge gained through NRTRC's programs and initiatives.
This success story highlights the positive impact of NRTRC's educational initiatives. It shows how a shared passion for an organization can lead to meaningful connections and collaborations in an academic setting.
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Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center
“This publication was made possible by grant number UiUTH42531-01 from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, Health Resources and Services Administration, DHHS”
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