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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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
CLICK TO VIEW The Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program provides a 65% discount on eligible broadband connectivity expenses for eligible rural health care providers (HCPs). You can apply as an individual health care provider or as a consortium, i.e., a group of HCPs that can be both rural and non-rural. Not sure if you areRead more
CLICK TO VIEW The California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) program provides a 50% discount on advanced communication services (including Internet access and broadband services) to qualifying schools, libraries, community colleges, government-owned hospitals/health clinics, and community-based organizations. Not sure if you are eligible? Check out our comprehensive fact sheet.Read more
The Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET) from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides a systematic, disciplined, and repeatable approach for evaluating an organization’s security posture. CSET is a desktop software tool that guides asset owners and operators through a step-by-step process to evaluate industrial control system (ICS) and information technology (IT) network security practices.Read 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
