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Center for Connected Health Policy CCHP is the federally designated National Telehealth Policy Resource Center.

We actively research & analyze telehealth policy issues, engage influential public & private sectors through analyses & reports, and provide key policy resources nationwide. Telehealth expands access, particularly among underserved communities, and improves the efficiency and cost effectiveness of health care systems. With these benefits in mind, CCHP:

Promotes policies that expand telehealth program adoption;
Conducts objective research and policy analysis;
Develops nonpartisan policy recommendations;
Serves as a state and national resource on telehealth policy issues. In its work as the federally designated National Telehealth Policy Resource Center (NTRC-P), CCHP provides technical assistance to twelve regional telehealth resource centers (TRCs) nationwide. The NTRC-P project is made possible by Grant from the Office of the Advancement of Telehealth, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services.

Clinical validation, patient training, reliable data workflows and clear responsibility for follow-up will determine whe...
10/14/2026

Clinical validation, patient training, reliable data workflows and clear responsibility for follow-up will determine whether remote examinations can scale.

Clinical validation, patient training, reliable data workflows and clear responsibility for follow-up will determine whether remote examinations can scale.

A new study highlights a key challenge in using telehealth to address rural healthcare shortages: Some communities with ...
10/09/2026

A new study highlights a key challenge in using telehealth to address rural healthcare shortages: Some communities with limited access to healthcare and emergency services also lack reliable broadband for virtual care.

A new study finds that broadband gaps overlap with rural healthcare and ambulance deserts, limiting telehealth's potential to ease access shortages.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will integrate telehealth nutrition services and remote patient m...
10/07/2026

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will integrate telehealth nutrition services and remote patient monitoring at two of its clinics to help patients better manage their diabetes and chronic health conditions.


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will integrate telehealth nutrition services and remote patient monitoring at two of its clinics to help patients better manage their diabetes and chronic health conditions.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED 🤔: Current Federal Rules for Prescribing Controlled Substances Through Telemedicine
10/06/2026

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED 🤔: Current Federal Rules for Prescribing Controlled Substances Through Telemedicine

This month, we explain the current federal rules for prescribing controlled substances thru telemedicine, including the temporary flexibilities in place through 12/31/26, as well as when audio-only prescribing may be permitted, how DEA registration and state licensing requirements intersect, and wha...

Paired with Virtual Provider in Triage program, the model allows nursing intake and provider evaluation to begin before ...
10/05/2026

Paired with Virtual Provider in Triage program, the model allows nursing intake and provider evaluation to begin before traditional treatment room is available.

Paired with Virtual Provider in Triage program, the model allows nursing intake and provider evaluation to begin before traditional treatment room is available

The Rural Health Information Hub and the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis have released a new AI in Rural Hea...
10/02/2026

The Rural Health Information Hub and the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis have released a new AI in Rural Healthcare Toolkit. This free resource supports rural healthcare organizations as they consider whether and how to adopt artificial intelligence. The toolkit covers the opportunities and limitations of AI in rural settings, offers guidance on selecting tools and responsible data use, and shares program models for clinical decision support, telehealth and remote patient monitoring, clinical documentation, billing, and scheduling. It also features examples of rural organizations successfully using AI, along with guidance on implementation, evaluation, funding, and sustainability.

Explore the new toolkit:

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

Investigators have put out a call for targeted research, clinical guidelines, and clearer policy to expand telehealth pr...
10/01/2026

Investigators have put out a call for targeted research, clinical guidelines, and clearer policy to expand telehealth prescribing of buprenorphine for pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder (OUD).

Policy shifts have opened the door to telehealth buprenorphine for pregnant and postpartum women with OUD, but research, guidelines, and state policy lag behind.

Fierce Healthcare is tracking announcements from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and individua...
09/30/2026

Fierce Healthcare is tracking announcements from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and individual states regarding funding awards as part of the five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) fund.

Fierce Healthcare is tracking announcements from the U.S. | Stay up-to-date with this tracker for the latest RHTP funding announcements and disclosures.

UPDATES ON THE ACCESS PROGRAM: Four Additional Condition Tracks Added
09/29/2026

UPDATES ON THE ACCESS PROGRAM: Four Additional Condition Tracks Added

ACCESS is a 10 year CMS Innovation Center pilot program that utilizes technology to address chronic conditions through such means as lifestyle support, remote monitoring, wearables, coaching and medication management.

Telehealth has become an important part of modern healthcare delivery. Video consultations, secure messaging, virtual ap...
09/29/2026

Telehealth has become an important part of modern healthcare delivery. Video consultations, secure messaging, virtual appointment systems, and remote monitoring technologies allow healthcare professionals to provide certain types of care without requiring every patient to visit a physical clinic.

For appropriate cases, telehealth can make follow-up appointments more convenient and reduce travel requirements. It can also help healthcare organizations manage appointments and communicate with patients more efficiently. When telehealth platforms are integrated with other healthcare systems, information from virtual consultations can become part of a broader digital workflow.

Notice: This post is provided for background information only. Consult your healthcare provider for specific medical advice. Technology tools discussed here are intended to support, not replace, professional clinical judgment. Healthcare professionals manage numerous responsibilities every day. In a...

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