This year’s theme, Bridging the Gap: Digital Health and AI for Smarter Care, Stronger Teams, and Sustainable Healthcare, centers on the practical deployment of AI to close gaps in access, reduce administrative burden, and tackle the chronic disease crisis at scale.
With chronic conditions accounting for 90% of the $4.5 trillion in annual U.S. healthcare spending, the stakes couldn’t be higher—and the time for smart, actionable innovation is now. CTRC is leading the charge, equipping healthcare organizations with the knowledge, tools, and training to deploy AI responsibly, maximize digital investments, and ensure their teams are not just ready—but confident—navigating this new era.
You’ll hear from national thought leaders, technologists, and frontline staff who are turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s breakthroughs including in rural California. Sessions will spotlight AI-driven efficiencies, workflow automation, specialty care access, and whole-person care models, all tailored to high-burden, high-cost conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Whether you’re designing the future or adapting to it, this summit is your chance to:
We have secured sponsorship to ensure access for all provider and their team members. Registration is free. Transformation starts here.
The California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC) invites presenters, innovators, and thought leaders to submit abstracts for the 14th Annual CTRC Digital Health Summit. This year’s theme explores how digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the delivery of care, building stronger healthcare teams, and driving sustainable system-wide change.
Our virtual event convenes clinicians, technologists, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders to share cutting-edge insights, best practices, and real-world applications that advance accessible, effective, and innovative healthcare.
We encourage submissions in the following areas:

Expanding access and improving outcomes through virtual nutrition services
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Opportunities and challenges in implementing artificial intelligence in healthcare

Innovations and challenges in digital health adoption

Leveraging AI and digital tools to improve long-term outcomes

Navigating evolving regulatory landscapes and payment models for digital transformation
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We welcome proposals that align with the summit theme and focus on practical strategies, research findings, or implementation success stories that others can learn from. Selected speakers will have the opportunity to present their ideas to a diverse statewide and national audience.
Note: This is a virtual event. No honorariums will be provided for selected speakers.
Join us in shaping the future of digital health and AI in California and beyond. Together, we can bridge the gap between innovation and impact.

The California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC) is a leading source of knowledge and education for telehealth providers, patients, and safety net populations across California. A proud part of the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers.
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