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The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Center’s Direct to Consumer Toolkit has been updated (Feb 2025) There is a growing trend in healthcare to provide care directly to the patient (or consumer) in their homes using a variety of telemedicine technologies. This type of care delivery is referred to as Direct to Consumer (DTC) Telemedicine. ThisRead more

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

This checklist from the California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC) supports healthcare providers in delivering effective and secure two-way interactive audio/video telehealth services. It guides providers through crucial steps, including verifying clinical appropriateness, obtaining required consents, and ensuring patients have adequate technology and a private setting. It also covers provider conduct, preparation for potential technology issues,Read more

This comprehensive checklist from the California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC) helps providers determine when audio-only telehealth is clinically appropriate and feasible for patients. It covers essential considerations such as clinical suitability, technology limitations, and necessary consent for Medi-Cal and Medicare patients. Additionally, the checklist ensures patient preparedness, privacy, and establishes an emergency communication plan. DesignedRead 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

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

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

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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

The California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC), a federally funded nonprofit, is dedicated to the successful implementation of virtual care within California. Our mission goes beyond simply supporting the adoption of evidence-based digital health tools into clinical practice (telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and eConsults, for example); it’s about helping providers and patients navigate the complexities ofRead more