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11/10/2026

📢 Upcoming NCTRC Webinar: TeleICU Services to Monitor Critical Care Patients

How can telehealth help rural hospitals improve critical care outcomes, reduce unnecessary transfers, and better support healthcare teams?

Join the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers (NCTRC) for an upcoming webinar hosted by the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) exploring how TeleICU services can expand access to critical care for patients in rural and frontier communities.

🎙️ Featured Presenter: Christian Bime, MD, MSc, ATSF, Professor of Medicine and Division Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

📅 Date: November 19, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM–Pacific Time

During this webinar, Dr. Bime will discuss how TeleICU programs leverage real-time patient monitoring and virtual collaboration to:

✅ Improve clinical outcomes and reduce ICU and overall hospital length of stay
✅ Reduce unnecessary interhospital transfers and help patients remain close to home
✅ Support rural healthcare teams, reduce nurse burnout, and promote evidence-based care
✅ Address implementation barriers, including infrastructure costs, clinician credentialing, and workflow integration

Join us to learn more about the opportunities and challenges of implementing TeleICU services to strengthen critical care delivery in rural communities.

🔗 Register here:

Hosted by: Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) Presented by: Christian Bime, MD, MSc, ATSF - Professor of Medicine and Division Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Description: The Problem: Rural and Frontier Cri...

11/04/2026

📢 Upcoming NCTRC Webinar: TeleICU Services to Monitor Critical Care Patients

How can telehealth help rural hospitals improve critical care outcomes, reduce unnecessary transfers, and better support healthcare teams?

Join the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers (NCTRC) for an upcoming webinar hosted by the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) exploring how TeleICU services can expand access to critical care for patients in rural and frontier communities.

🎙️ Featured Presenter: Christian Bime, MD, MSc, ATSF, Professor of Medicine and Division Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

📅 Date: November 19, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM–Pacific Time

During this webinar, Dr. Bime will discuss how TeleICU programs leverage real-time patient monitoring and virtual collaboration to:

✅ Improve clinical outcomes and reduce ICU and overall hospital length of stay
✅ Reduce unnecessary interhospital transfers and help patients remain close to home
✅ Support rural healthcare teams, reduce nurse burnout, and promote evidence-based care
✅ Address implementation barriers, including infrastructure costs, clinician credentialing, and workflow integration

Join us to learn more about the opportunities and challenges of implementing TeleICU services to strengthen critical care delivery in rural communities.

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9zRX2EJSQpe4tpOV9Pu1ug

10/30/2026

📢 Upcoming NCTRC Webinar: TeleICU Services to Monitor Critical Care Patients

How can telehealth help rural hospitals improve critical care outcomes, reduce unnecessary transfers, and better support healthcare teams?

Join the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers (NCTRC) for an upcoming webinar hosted by the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) exploring how TeleICU services can expand access to critical care for patients in rural and frontier communities.

🎙️ Featured Presenter: Christian Bime, MD, MSc, ATSF, Professor of Medicine and Division Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

📅 Date: November 19, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM–Pacific Time

During this webinar, Dr. Bime will discuss how TeleICU programs leverage real-time patient monitoring and virtual collaboration to:

✅ Improve clinical outcomes and reduce ICU and overall hospital length of stay
✅ Reduce unnecessary interhospital transfers and help patients remain close to home
✅ Support rural healthcare teams, reduce nurse burnout, and promote evidence-based care
✅ Address implementation barriers, including infrastructure costs, clinician credentialing, and workflow integration



Join us to learn more about the opportunities and challenges of implementing TeleICU services to strengthen critical care delivery in rural communities.

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9zRX2EJSQpe4tpOV9Pu1ug

10/27/2026

AI adoption is about more than selecting a tool. The AI in Rural Healthcare Toolkit from Rural Health Information Hub offers practical guidance on AI use cases, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability in rural healthcare settings. If your organization is exploring AI initiatives, this toolkit is a helpful resource for turning ideas into operational programs.

Guides rural healthcare organizations through AI adoption with practical examples, implementation strategies, and adaptable methods for rural care delivery.

10/26/2026

Register & Join Us in Nashville!

The Digital Health Summit 2027 is a premier event focused on advancing digital health innovation. Scheduled for February 23-24, 2027, in Nashville, Tennessee, the summit will bring together providers, physicians, healthcare IT professionals, and executives to collaborate and explore cutting-edge solutions in digital health. This forum is designed for professionals and organizations passionate about advancing telehealth technology to enhance patient care. https://learntelehealth.org/dhs27/

Hosted by leading telehealth organizations—Pulse Telehealth Resource Center, Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center, South Central Telehealth Resource Center, and TexLa Telehealth Resource Center—this event aims to foster networking, knowledge-sharing, and strategic discussions.

10/20/2026

AI adoption is about more than selecting a tool. The AI in Rural Healthcare Toolkit from Rural Health Information Hub offers practical guidance on AI use cases, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability in rural healthcare settings. If your organization is exploring AI initiatives, this toolkit is a helpful resource for turning ideas into operational programs.

Guides rural healthcare organizations through AI adoption with practical examples, implementation strategies, and adaptable methods for rural care delivery.

10/19/2026

🔎 Evaluating a new telehealth technology? Start with the right questions!

Choosing the right technology goes beyond comparing features and pricing. It’s about finding a solution that meets your organization’s needs, supports your workflows, and delivers meaningful outcomes.

The TTAC Technology Vendor Assessment Checklist provides a practical, step-by-step framework to help organizations:

✅ Define the problem and identify stakeholders
✅ Establish must-have requirements and organizational constraints
✅ Evaluate vendors, capabilities, costs, and potential risks
✅ Score solutions consistently to support informed decisions
✅ Plan implementation, staff training, and ongoing monitoring
✅ Review performance and assess whether the technology is delivering the expected benefits

Considering AI-enabled technology? The checklist also helps organizations evaluate AI transparency, governance, human escalation, and safety considerations.

Make your next technology decision with greater confidence and a clear plan for success!

📌 Explore the Technology Vendor Assessment Checklist to support your next technology evaluation. https://bit.ly/4s4uFxC

10/16/2026

💻 New Resource from TTAC: Technology 101 Assessment & Implementation Checklist!

Choosing the right technology for healthcare can feel overwhelming. Where do you start, and how do you know if a solution is the right fit for your organization?

Our Technology 101 Assessment & Implementation Checklist provides a practical framework to help healthcare organizations navigate the process—from defining a need and identifying stakeholders to evaluating technology options, planning implementation, and monitoring outcomes.

✅ Define organizational needs and goals
✅ Identify key stakeholders and establish requirements
✅ Assess technology options, costs, and limitations
✅ Validate findings and compare solutions
✅ Plan implementation, training, and support
✅ Review outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement

Whether you're exploring a new technology or preparing for implementation, this resource can help guide a more thoughtful, structured approach to technology decision-making.

📌 Download the checklist and use it as a guide for your next technology assessment! https://bit.ly/4B82rq1

10/15/2026

NCTRC Webinar: Rapid Care, Remote Reach: Disaster Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Telehealth Strike Team Model

When emergencies disrupt traditional healthcare delivery, telehealth can extend critical resources and clinical expertise beyond physical boundaries.

This webinar will introduce an innovative, rapidly deployable Telehealth Strike Team model designed to:

🔹 Support disaster-affected communities
🔹 Strengthen healthcare response
🔹 Reduce strain on emergency departments and health systems
🔹 Expand access to care when and where it is needed most

Participants will explore how technology, coordinated deployment, and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) capabilities can enhance preparedness and help deliver care during emergencies.

🎤 Featured Presenters:

Suleima Salgado, MBA
Principal Investigator & Puerto Rico and USVI Liaison, Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center
Chief Executive Officer, Global Partnership for Telehealth
MRC-GEM Board Member & Volunteer

Stephanie Payne, MBA, LSSGB
Project Manager, Disaster Telemedicine & Pediatric Initiatives
Southern Regional Disaster Response System (SRDRS)
Department of Emergency Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine

📅 October 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM Pacific Time

👉 Register here:

Hosted by: Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center (SETRC) Presented by: Suleima Salgado, MBA Principal Investigator and Puerto Rico & USVI Liaison / Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center Chief Executive Officer / Global Partnership for Telehealth MRC-GEM / Board Member & Volunteer Stephanie Payne...

10/14/2026

NCTRC Webinar: Rapid Care, Remote Reach: Disaster Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Telehealth Strike Team Model

When emergencies disrupt traditional healthcare delivery, telehealth can extend critical resources and clinical expertise beyond physical boundaries.

This webinar will introduce an innovative, rapidly deployable Telehealth Strike Team model designed to:

🔹 Support disaster-affected communities
🔹 Strengthen healthcare response
🔹 Reduce strain on emergency departments and health systems
🔹 Expand access to care when and where it is needed most

Participants will explore how technology, coordinated deployment, and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) capabilities can enhance preparedness and help deliver care during emergencies.

🎤 Featured Presenters:

Suleima Salgado, MBA
Principal Investigator & Puerto Rico and USVI Liaison, Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center
Chief Executive Officer, Global Partnership for Telehealth
MRC-GEM Board Member & Volunteer

Stephanie Payne, MBA, LSSGB
Project Manager, Disaster Telemedicine & Pediatric Initiatives
Southern Regional Disaster Response System (SRDRS)
Department of Emergency Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine

📅 October 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM Pacific Time

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4yKQViH