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Event Description Telehealth in California has expanded significantly to become part of health care’s new normal. The California Health Care Foundation documents telehealth’s progress in its latest report, Telehealth’s Evolution in California: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities. This webinar will present findings and recommendations from the report covering telehealth access, implementation, policy and financing, and research. HostedRead more

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

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

Event Description Join the Telehealth Technology Assessment Center (TTAC) and Exactly Labs as we explore simple changes attendees can make for improved connectivity as identified by the recent Telehealth Broadband Pilot program! REGISTER HERERead more

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

Society for Education and Advancement in Research in Connected Health (SEARCH) 2025 – The National Telehealth Research Symposium will showcase connected health efforts, strategies, and partnerships, specifically those that focus on the research of telemedicine, telehealth, eHealth, mHealth, and other healthcare technologies.Read more

Event Description Join us in Sacramento at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel for a unique symposium dedicated to California’s rural hospital leaders. Together, we’ll explore the specific challenges rural hospitals face and uncover valuable insights on a range of critical health care topics. REGISTER HERE REGISTER HERERead 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

Event Description Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Designation Benefits: • Medicare incentive payments for physician services • Employee recruitment and retention through state and federal scholarship and loan repayment programs • Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Program • Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Certification REGISTER HEREAgenda Organizational Updates The HPSA Designation Process Provider Recruitment and RetentionRead more

Event Description The California State Rural Health Association’s (CSRHA) core mission is to improve the quality and length of life of rural Californians through advocacy, collaboration, and education. For the past 26 years, CRSHA has hosted a conferences to provide an environment for networking and dissemination of pertinent information among professionals and community members fromRead more