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  • Telehealth Awareness Week, and more OAT announcements!

    HRSA

    Office for the Advancement of Telehealth

    Announcements

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    September 15, 2025

     

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    HRSA Telehealth Awards During Telehealth Awareness Week

    This Telehealth Awareness Week, HRSA is announcing the release of awards for the Telehealth Resource Center Program, Telehealth Research Center Program, and Telehealth Rapid Response Center Program. These programs will provide technical assistance and expand the evidence base for telehealth services.

    HRSA’s Office for the Advancement of Telehealth supports innovations in telehealth technology to improve health outcomes for all Americans and increase access to health care for rural communities. Visit Telehealth.HHS.gov to find the latest information on telehealth.

    Learn more about the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth
     
    Provider on computer for a telehealth appointment

    Patient using remote patient monitoring to prevent or manage their chronic disease
     

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    Telehealth for Nutrition Care and Services

    Tele-nutrition enables providers to deliver personalized nutrition care to patients using innovative telehealth technologies. Explore the latest tools and strategies for effective use of telehealth when providing nutrition care.

    This National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, share this tip sheet with your patients so they can see how telehealth helps people of all ages get nutrition care and services from home.

    Read the best practice guide

    Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring

    Remote patient monitoring is the use of digital devices, such as wearables, to monitor your health. Learn how these devices empower you to take control of your health.

     

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    Patient using remote patient monitoring

    Patient using telehealth in a rural community
     

    Rural Health Transformation Program

    The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program will empower states to strengthen rural communities by improving health care access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the health care delivery ecosystem. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will award $50 billion in RHT funding over 5 fiscal years. Uses of funds include promoting consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions for the prevention and management of chronic disease and providing training and technical assistance for the development and adoption of technology-enabled solutions that improve care delivery in rural hospitals. If you have questions, email CMS

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    Telehealth for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders 

    This National Recovery Month, learn how telehealth can be used for treatment and support of behavioral health conditions including substance use disorders.

    Read the tip sheet
     
    Tips for using telehealth for behavioral health including benefits, professionals using telehealth, types of telehealth, and scheduling

    Upcoming Event

    Successfully Leading Change: Telehealth - Mark your calendar for 3PM EST on September 25

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