March 11th, 2026 By Sylvia Trujillo, MPP, JD and Emilia Ochoa-Ruiz, MS, PMP Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in healthcare. By 2026, the question is no longer whether AI will influence care delivery. It already does. The real question is whether healthcare organizations can adopt AI intentionally and effectively, with safeguards that protect patients, clinicians,Read more
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This toolkit is designed for healthcare leaders who are evaluating or overseeing remote monitoring initiatives and want a clear, practical foundation for decision‑making. It provides an executive‑level view of how Remote Physiological Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) can be aligned with organizational goals, clinical priorities, and sustainability considerations. The toolkit supports leaders inRead more
February 6th, 2026 By Sylvia Trujillo, MPP, JD and Emilia Ochoa-Ruiz, MS, PMP Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has moved well beyond pilot programs and novelty use cases. It is now a core digital health strategy supporting chronic disease management, post-discharge care, and what many clinicians call “care between visits.” The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) definesRead more
Event Description Bio-Integrated Wearables and Implants: The Future of Continuous Health Monitoring Join us for an in-depth exploration of next-generation wearable and implantable bio-integrated systems designed for 24/7, high-fidelity health monitoring and therapeutic intervention. This session highlights breakthroughs in soft materials, wireless energy transfer, and photonic interfaces that enable seamless, long-term physiological assessment in real-worldRead more
Event Description Building Digital Confidence: How Tech-Savvy Teens Are Strengthening Community Health As telehealth continues to grow, meaningful access depends on people, education, and trust—not just technology. This webinar highlights the Tech-Savvy Teens program and how it builds digital confidence by preparing youth to serve as digital navigators, with insights from real-world experiences in ruralRead more
Event Description AI in TeleBehavioral Health: Promise, Practice, and Responsibility The TeleBehavioral Health Summit (TeleBH Summit) is a free, two-day, CME-accredited virtual conference focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence and digital innovation in behavioral health care. Building on the Behavioral Health Institute’s TeleBehavioral Health Training Series, the TeleBH Summit brings together national experts,Read more
Event Description We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 California State Rural Health Association Annual Conference! Our theme this year, “Funding Fades, Innovation Rises: The Future of Rural Health”, calls attention to the resource challenges facing rural communities while celebrating the ingenuity that keeps them vibrant. Join us on March 26,Read more
Event Description Hear real stories from rural communities, highlighting hard-earned lessons from emergencies, disruptions, and recovery efforts that are relevant to communities of all sizes. This webinar explores the promise of telehealth while underscoring a critical reality: there is no magic system that works in a disaster or crisis without intentional planning, strong relationships, andRead more
Event Description CTRC will be presenting at the 2026 Rural Healthcare Symposium. Join us in Sacramento at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel for a unique symposium dedicated to California’s rural hospital leaders. Together, we’ll explore the specific challenges rural hospitals face and discover valuable insights into a range of critical health care topics. REGISTER HERELearning ObjectivesRead more
January 16, 2026 By Sylvia Trujillo, MPP, JD and Emilia Ochoa-Ruiz, MS, PMP Rural communities across California are facing a familiar pattern. When specialty access is limited and travel distances are long, patients often bypass local care to seek services elsewhere. This can result in delayed care, fragmented follow-up, or care that never happens at all.Read more
