Center for Connected Health Policy

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 pro

gram 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.

Managing diabetes often means making dozens of small, important decisions every day. A collaborative study between the U...
08/26/2026

Managing diabetes often means making dozens of small, important decisions every day. A collaborative study between the University of Mississippi and the Mississippi Diabetes Network found that personalized telehealth coaching can help participants feel more confident making those choices while improving their health.

Managing diabetes often means making dozens of small, important decisions every day. A collaborative study between the University of Mississippi and the Mississippi Diabetes Network found that personalized telehealth coaching can help participants feel more confident making those choices while impro...

Wearable technologies, from continuous glucose monitors and smartwatches to fitness trackers and smart rings, are increa...
08/25/2026

Wearable technologies, from continuous glucose monitors and smartwatches to fitness trackers and smart rings, are increasingly capable of collecting health information outside traditional health care settings.

A new technology assessment examines the potential benefits and challenges of using wearable devices to inform clinical decision-making and the role AI may play in expanding their capabilities. We also cover the RAPID Pathway proposed by CMS to Accelerate Medicare Coverage of Breakthrough Devices

The report outlined several policy recommendations for Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services to he...
08/25/2026

The report outlined several policy recommendations for Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services to help expand technology and telehealth access in rural areas to help providers better serve residents.

As healthcare providers in rural communities face an estimated $137 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, states are seeking to leverage funding from the $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to support healthcare initiatives in rur...

Interviews with patients hospitalized for heart failure, caregivers, providers and organizational leaders highlighted se...
08/24/2026

Interviews with patients hospitalized for heart failure, caregivers, providers and organizational leaders highlighted several strengths of Mighty Heart (a major clinical trial examining the effectiveness of in-home and telehealth-enabled visits by paramedics) that may support its adoption and implementation across health systems, a Columbia Nursing-led study finds. However, financial and regulatory challenges must be addressed to maximize the reach and sustainability of mobile integrated health (MIH), the researchers note.

Interviews with patients hospitalized for heart failure, caregivers, providers and organizational leaders highlighted several strengths of Mighty Heart (a major clinical trial examining the effectiveness of in-home and telehealth-enabled visits by paramedics) that may support its adoption and implem...

Drawing on data from the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Cent...
08/21/2026

Drawing on data from the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP), the analysis lays out the governing rule, the compact system built to scale it nationally, and what patients should verify before starting a telehealth visit.

/PRNewswire/ -- Promise, a Scottsdale-based telehealth platform offering doctor-guided consultations for peptide therapy, weight management, and hormone care,...

Health systems need to move beyond virtual visits and ensure telehealth is integrated with the EHR, prioritizing patient...
08/20/2026

Health systems need to move beyond virtual visits and ensure telehealth is integrated with the EHR, prioritizing patient triage and ongoing care, says Dr. Joe Kvedar of Harvard Medical School and the American Telemedicine Association.



Health systems need to move beyond virtual visits and ensure telehealth is integrated with the EHR, prioritizing patient triage and ongoing care, says Dr. Joe Kvedar of Harvard Medical School and the American Telemedicine Association.

Between heavy course loads a busy life on cam finding time to see a doctor isn't always easy—especially when you're away...
08/19/2026

Between heavy course loads a busy life on cam finding time to see a doctor isn't always easy—especially when you're away from home. Telemedicine makes it easier for college students to access healthcare without leaving campus.

Telemedicine makes it easier for college students ages 18 and older to access healthcare while away at school. Learn how Virtual Urgent Care can help.

08/18/2026

The CCHP Policy Finder - Key Telehealth Policy Developments This Month ⚖️

The use of telemedicine for problem-based visits among children surged during the pandemic, later declining but remainin...
08/18/2026

The use of telemedicine for problem-based visits among children surged during the pandemic, later declining but remaining regularly used — especially for endocrine and behavioral health.

The use of telemedicine in child primary care reduces from pandemic highs to 6% by 2024.

08/17/2026

As Maine’s aging population grapples with complex health needs and rural hospitals struggle with workforce shortages, the state is looking for ways to modernize how health care services are offered in rural areas. What Maine needs, state officials wrote in a request for funding from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, is “a new approach to delivering rural health care.”

https://themainemonitor.org/maine-exploring-ai-rural-healthcare/

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