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  The California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC) hosted its 14th Annual Digital Health Summit as a no-cost, virtual event bringing together healthcareleaders, clinicians, and operational teams from across the country. The summit focused on how digital health and artificial intelligence are being used today to expand access, reduce administrative burden, and support sustainable care delivery,Read more

This toolkit is designed for healthcare leaders and implementation teams working to expand access to care for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) through digital health. It provides a practical, strategy-focused overview of how to use tools such as telehealth, eConsults, remote monitoring, and virtual care coordination to improve access,Read more

June 8th, 2026 By Sylvia Trujillo, MPP, JD and Emilia Ochoa-Ruiz, MS, PMP Substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorder (OUD), remain one of the most significant public health challenges facing healthcare organizations and communities today. Recovery is rarely a straight path. Patients often navigate transportation challenges, stigma, workforce shortages, unstable housing, co-occurring behavioral health conditions, andRead more

This handout is designed for patients who are preparing for a virtual mental health visit and want a clear, practical overview of what to expect. It explains how telebehavioral health works, the types of services that can be provided, and how virtual care can improve access to support. The resource helps patients understand how telehealthRead more

January 13, 2026 By Emilia Ochoa-Ruiz, MS, PMP Manager, California Telehealth Resource Center Maternal Health Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is a call to action to strengthen access to safe, high-quality care for mothers and families, especially those in rural and underrepresented communities. At the California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC),Read more

By Sylvia Trujillo, MPP, JD and Miguel Angel Del Villar, BSN, RN, CSN    The Critical Importance of Early Detection   Consider Maria, a second-grader with autism spectrum disorder who struggles to communicate when vision problems make it difficult to see the classroom board. Without proper vision screening, her learning challenges may be incorrectly attributedRead more

By: Lydia Kotowski, JD, MHA, California Telehealth Resource Center Chronic disease remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing rural healthcare systems. In communities where long travel times, provider shortages, and economic barriers hinder timely access to care, rural hospitals are often left to manage complex, ongoing health conditions with limited resources. ButRead more

Update (March 21, 2025): After this publication of this blog and recording of this webinar, the DEA filed a second delay with the Federal Register. The final rule for prescribing buprenorphine via telehealth to treat Opioid Use Disorder will now go into effect on Dec. 31, 2025. DEA Telehealth Webinar 3.20.25Read more

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Telehealth is important for providing medical care during an emergency, such as a pandemic or natural disaster. Providers can use telehealth to perform quick assessments, triage patients, and deliver patient care. Integrating telehealth into emergency preparedness plans is essential. This best practice guide from Telehealth.HHS.Gov provides detailed information and resources on using telehealth for emergencyRead more