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AI Policy Corner

By Laura Luengas | Blog | 0 comment | 19 March, 2025 | 0

Keeping up with AI in California: Federal and State Executive Branch Authored By: Rebekah Glick (March 18, 2025) In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, California is at the forefront of AI.  In this blog series, we’ll dive into the latest AI polices and guidance and explore what these changes mean for healthcare providers, tech innovators,Read more

UPDATE – The Future of Medicare Telehealth: What Happens When Pandemic-Era Flexibilities End?

By Laura Luengas | Blog | 0 comment | 15 March, 2025 | 0

March 14, 2025. What is happening with Medicare telehealth flexibilities?  There is another extension of telehealth flexibilities.     Congress has sent President Trump legislation that will extend flexibilities for another six months.  Please see extensions below. FlexibilityCMS CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule (Link)Congress American Relief Act 2025 (Link)CMS OGC Telehealth FAQ CalendarRead more

AI Policy Corner: Potential Future Implementation Requirements

By Laura Luengas | 2021 Courses, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, COVID-19 Reimbursement, Emergency Response: Program Survival, Getting Ready, Managed Care Plans, News, Training, Updated Overhead Navigation: Grow Your Program | 0 comment | 14 March, 2025 | 0

Keeping up with AI in California: 2025 Bills Authored By: Rebekah Glick (March 13, 2025) In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, California is at the forefront of health care AI. In today’s post, we’ll focus on bills that have been introduced in the current 2025-2026 California legislative session. Please note that these bills have beenRead more

Navigating AI in Healthcare in CA: An Introductory Blog Series

By Laura Luengas | Artificial Intelligence, Blog | 0 comment | 28 February, 2025 | 0

The Health Care AI Blog: What to Expect in this Series  Authored by: Sylvia Trujillo  The adoption of artificial intelligence systems and tools (AI) is rapidly advancing in healthcare, offering new ways to enhance clinical decision-making, improve diagnostics, and optimize healthcare operations. However, AI systems are complex and often misunderstood. The regulatory environment increases theRead more

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Evaluating AI Platforms: Key Insights for Health Care Providers

By Aislynn Taylor | Artificial Intelligence, Blog | 0 comment | 18 January, 2025 | 0

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

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LA Wildfires: The Critical Need for Scalable Mental Health Solutions in Disaster Response

By Aislynn Taylor | Blog, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response: Program Survival, Featured, News, Ongoing Training & Insight | 0 comment | 17 January, 2025 | 0

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

Bridging the Gap: How Digital Health Expands Access to Specialty Care in California 

By Mariah Getch | Blog, News, Providers | 0 comment | 13 January, 2025 | 0

California, known for its diverse geography and vibrant communities, faces a significant challenge in healthcare: 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 conditions requiringRead more

Telehealth Gets a Lifeline: What the American Relief Act Means for Medicare and Beyond

By Aislynn Taylor | Blog, Featured, News | 0 comment | 25 December, 2024 | 0

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

Digital Health Tools in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, and Recovery: An Environmental Scan

By Mariah Getch | Blog, Disaster Preparedness, Featured, Providers | 0 comment | 23 October, 2024 | 0

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

California’s Heat and Air Quality Crisis: How Remote Physiological Monitoring and HIPAA-Compliant Texting Can Help 

By Mariah Getch | Blog, Disaster Preparedness, Featured, News | 0 comment | 2 October, 2024 | 0

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

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