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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

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and exacerbated vulnerabilities in global health systems, starkly reminding us of the critical need for robust emergency preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. This unprecedented health crisis not only tested our resilience but also underscored the transformative potential of digital technology in crisis management. As California marks Earthquake Preparedness Month, this moment providesRead more

OVERVIEW The following are Medicare Reimbursement resources and reference documents concerning: Telehealth (interactive video/audio or audio-only) eConsults Remote physiological or therapeutic management Store and forward (in limited circumstances) Please note that general Medicare payment policies do not apply to Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, and Indian Health Clinics.  Please see discussion for informationRead more

DISCLAIMER: Advisory Board members offer subject matter expertise, strategic advice on CTRC, and perspectives of stakeholders. Representation on the advisory board does not constitute an endorsement of a member’s products, services, organizations, or companies by CTRC or any CTRC Funders.    In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health, the California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC)Read more

At the heart of California’s healthcare innovation lies Enhanced Care Management (ECM), a Medi-Cal benefit designed to holistically address the needs of its highest-need members. This statewide program goes beyond traditional healthcare, building trusting relationships with members and providing intensive coordination of health and related services, Uniquely, ECM’s lead care managers meet members in variousRead more

Program Specialist Aislynn Taylor representing CTRC at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum While it may seem like a far-off sci-fi future, the application of AI systems in health care is here now, and we should be ready for it to expand. Many clinicians aren’t aware of how much they are already using AI systemsRead more

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In commemorating Native American Heritage Month, we should take concrete steps to address longstanding limits affecting access to culturally competent healthcare for Indigenous communities in California. This blog, brought to you by the California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC), offers insights into the evidence-base concerning virtual health care for Native Americans. By exploring the latest demographicsRead more