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Authored By: Lydia Kotowski and ChatGPT 4 As the healthcare landscape evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative tool with the potential to improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and support financial sustainability. Recently, we had the opportunity to review insights from the Health AI Partnership webinar, hosted by Duke AI Health andRead more

Authored By: Sylvia Trujillo, CTRC Executive Director Our State continues to see an unprecedented surge in natural disasters, from devastating wildfires in Los Angeles to extreme heat in the Central Valley to earthquakes. These catastrophic events don’t just leave physical destruction in their wake – they create a growing mental health crisis that our traditionalRead more

California, known for its diverse geography and vibrant communities, faces a significant challenge in healthcare: equitable access to specialty care. From the bustling urban centers of Los Angeles and San Francisco to the remote, rural regions of the Central Valley and the Sierra Nevada, patients across the state experience disparities in accessing specialists for conditionsRead more

Authored by Sylvia Trujillo The American Relief Act of 2025: Keeping Telehealth Medicare Coverage and other Flexibilities on the Table — for Now Over the weekend, the President signed the American Relief Act of 2025, a significant piece of legislation aimed at continuing essential healthcare programs and extending telehealth flexibilities for Medicare beneficiaries through MarchRead more

Authored By: Crystal Baker, MPH Student Crystal is an MPH student at Youngstown State University. She has experience working with various non-profit organizations, focusing on community health, advocacy, and program coordination. Her work often involves addressing social determinants of health and fostering collaboration to support health equity and access. As part of her capstone withRead more

With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, California’s healthcare system is adopting new technologies to safeguard at-risk populations. Tools such as Remote Physiological Monitoring provide continuous health data, while secure texting platforms enable immediate patient outreach. Together, these solutions help providers deliver real-time assistance and vital information during heat waves and air quality alerts. ByRead more

As natural disasters increasingly affect California and our nation, healthcare providers are turning to digital health technologies to ensure patients can still receive care when physical facilities are damaged or inaccessible. Whether facing power outages or connectivity disruptions, providers and patients alike must be prepared with backup solutions to keep digital health systems running. ThisRead more

Published July 11th, 2024 Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues a proposed set of changes to payment and other coverage and reporting requirements for providers offering care to Medicare beneficiaries.    ANNUAL PROCESS PROPOSALS Multi-step Process for Updating Payment Policy on Physician Fee Schedule and Payment Method for Federally Qualified HealthRead more

In the heart of California’s rural landscapes, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) serve as essential pillars of healthcare, providing lifesaving services to communities where medical resources are often scarce. At the California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC), we understand the crucial role these facilities play in maintaining the health of rural populations. That’s why we offer aRead more

Addressing the youth mental health crisis in California and beyond.  The mental health landscape for youth in the United States is facing a critical juncture, with alarming rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among young people. This crisis is even more pronounced among Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+)Read more