Events
- TeleRehabilitation SIG Meeting January 29, 2026 12:00 pm ET Join us for a discussion on "What's In and What's Out for Telerehab in 2026." ATA CEO Kyle Zebley will join along with the ATA's policy team to discuss the latest updates.
- Pediatric Telehealth SIG Meeting January 29, 2026 2:00 pm ET Join us for two presentations on school-based programs, with speakers from East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Children’s Health, followed by a group discussion.
- Expanding access to Healthcare Through Virtual and Digital Capabilities Feb 3, 2026 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join this webinar presented by a collaboration between the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center (UMTRC) and the Ohio State Office of Rural Health. Hear from guests from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, American College of Cardiology and the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) more about: - Explaining the digital divide that is within the UMTRC region of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. .
- Litigation Risks: Protecting Telemedicine/Digital Health Companies FOLEY & LARDNER LLP Three-part Health Care Litigation/Telemedicine Webinar Series Session 2 |February 4, 2026 12:00 pm-1:00 pm ET Cybersecurity and Privacy: Latest Trends for the Telehealth and Digital Health Industry Cybersecurity threats and privacy compliance remain top priorities for digital health companies. This webinar will cover the following topics: The latest cybersecurity threats for the telehealth and digital health industry, including attack vectors and incident response best practices. Emerging topics in privacy compliance and enforcement for the telehealth and digital health industry. Government enforcement and litigation focused on cybersecurity and privacy matters. Speakers: Jennifer Hennessy, Aaron Maguregui, and Joe Swanson
- From Hype to Reality: AI's Rapid Transformation of Health-Sciences Professions Education February 5, 2026 12:00pm ETThe series will examine evidence-based applications, assessment of knowledge/skills, human factors in AI adoption, autonomous AI agents for teaching and administration, and policy and competency frameworks for faculty and students. Presentations will focus on practical examples, emerging risks, and actionable strategies faculty can use now to design learning, assessment, and support systems that prepare students for a practice environment transformed by AI. This series is intended for basic-science and clinical educators seeking forward-looking, implementable guidance.
- National Rural Health Association Annual Policy Institute February 10-12, 2026 Let's embrace momentum, revitalize rural, and reshape rural health Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health advocates from across the nation to bring our energy to the Capitol. NRHA’s 37th Rural Health Policy Institute is Feb. 10-12 in Washington, D.C. The spotlight on rural health is growing. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to advocate for the future of health policy and create sustainable change to shape our rural communities.
- Litigation Risks: Protecting Telemedicine/Digital Health Companies FOLEY & LARDNER LLP Three-part Health Care Litigation/Telemedicine Webinar Series Session 3 |February 12, 2026 12:00 pm-1:00 pm ET Navigating Payor-Provider Disputes in Digital Health: What Digital Health Companies Need to Know Cybersecurity threats and privacy compliance remain top priorities for digital health companies. This webinar will cover the following topics: Disputes with payors can be stressful, costly, and at times existential for a digital health company. This webinar will focus on what telehealth companies and vendors should be aware of when faced with a payor dispute. Topics of discussion will include: Proactive Risk Management. Identify common dispute triggers and implement preventative strategies; and understand payor contract terms and audit risks. Strategic Legal Involvement. When and how to engage legal counsel for maximum impact and understanding the pros/cons of different forums (mediation, arbitration, litigation). Speakers: T.J. Ferrante, Geoff Raux, Lauren Carboni
- Upcoming NCTRC Webinar: Resilience, Relationships, Readiness, and Recovery February 19, 2026 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET Join the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) for a webinar that centers on real stories from rural communities and the hard-earned lessons learned from emergencies, disruptions, and recovery efforts—lessons that are relevant to communities of all sizes.
This session explores the promise of telehealth while underscoring a critical reality: there is no magic system that works in a disaster or crisis without intentional planning, strong relationships, and tested workflows already in place. Participants will gain practical, experience-based insights to help their organizations strengthen readiness and use telehealth effectively when it matters most—including during weather events, mass gatherings, public health threats, and more.
Register here https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_KL40JXpzTDK4dtwEAWVaKA&data=05%7C02%7Caralaney%40mcd.org%7C483409e7b17b42b30d4e08de5f60be29%7Cf2b4944236c74303aa0851fdefa25eb0%7C0%7C0%7C639053066296853870%7CUnkn - ATA Nexus 2026: Digital-Native Care Activation May 12-15, 2026 Digital health isn’t a question anymore, it’s a movement. After years of pilots, proof-of-concepts, and building the infrastructure, the tech works, the teams are ready, and the evidence proves digital care delivers. Now the challenge is scaling — smartly, sustainably, and in the face of reimbursement uncertainties, economic pressures, and evolving policies.
- NRHA Annual Rural Health Conference May 19-22, 2026 Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health leaders from across the country in Southern California to help raise the standard for rural health with over 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions and much more.
NRHA's 49th Annual Rural Health Conference, 11th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, and associated events constitute the largest gathering of rural health professionals in the country May 19-22 in San Diego.
Don't miss NRHA's expanded Rural Health Access Conference May 18-19 and Rural Medical Education Conference occurring immediately beforehand on May 19.
We are so excited to see everyone in S.D. this spring.