Arizona Telemedicine Program

Interested in how technology is changing healthcare in Arizona?
Our next quarterly Arizona Telemedicine Council meeting is just around the corner!

When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Virtual(Zoom link provided upon registration)
Register today: https://telemedicine.arizona.edu/

After registering, check your inbox for your unique Zoom link. Spread the word and help us shape the future of care!

Representing Arizona Telemedicine Program as board member on Arizona Digital Inclusion Network board meeting. Our participation not only contributes telemedicine and technology-enabled education expertise, but also strengthens the University of Arizona’s visibility, partnerships, and leadership role in advancing digital equity initiatives across the state.
Digital Inclusion Network (ADIN)

Telehealth is leveling up for 2026: Medicare telehealth flexibilities are extended through 2027, Hospital‑at‑Home continues through 2030, and new shorter RTM/RPM codes make virtual rehab faster, smarter, and more accessible—clear proof that virtual care isn’t temporary anymore, it’s the new standard.
https://telemedicine.arizona.edu/blog/summary-2026-telehealth-rtm-policy-updates

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Excited to exhibit at the 2026 Arizona Rural & Public Health Policy Forum in Phoenix! Supporting rural and public health through telehealth innovation.

Telemedicine is rapidly becoming the new heartbeat of cardiovascular care, breaking down barriers to access through virtual visits, continuous monitoring, and wearable technology—especially for patients in rural or underserved communities. The Arizona Telemedicine Program's HRSA funded Southwest Telehealth Resource Center highlights how these tools empower individuals with real‑time insights while the American Heart Association strengthens this shift through telehealth certification, policy advocacy, and clinician training to ensure virtual care remains accessible, effective, and human‑centered. If your organization hasn’t explored how telehealth can elevate heart care, now is the perfect time—dive into the full article and consider how you can champion digital heart health in your community. https://southwesttrc.org/blog/2026/loving-your-heart-digital-age-why-telemedicine-new-beat-heart-health

🚀 Excited to share an upcoming webinar you won’t want to miss!
Join the Arizona Telemedicine Program and the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center for a cutting‑edge session exploring the future of bio‑integrated wearables and implantable technologies—and how they’re transforming continuous health monitoring.
🗓 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM Arizona Time (MST)
🎓 Free | 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This one‑hour CME webinar will dive into next‑generation wearable and implantable systems designed for 24/7, high‑fidelity physiological monitoring and therapeutic intervention. Learn how innovations in soft materials, wireless energy transfer, and photonic interfaces are redefining what continuous diagnostics can look like.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:

Breakthroughs in bio‑integrated wearable and implantable devices for clinically meaningful, continuous monitoring
How wireless energy, soft materials, and photonics extend system longevity and performance
How unified wearable + implantable biosymbiotic systems can transform organ and musculoskeletal health insights

🎙 Presenter:
Philipp Gutruf, PhD
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona
🔗 Register here: https://telemedicine.arizona.edu/
For questions, contact Melanie Esher, MAdm at [email protected].
This session is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth.



University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
University of Arizona Health Sciences

Upcoming Webinar: Developing a Telemedicine Program
📅 January 27, 2026
⏰ 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM (AZ Time)
🎓 3 Hours CME credit available for this session

👉 Register now: https://telemedicine.arizona.edu/training/developing-telemedicine-program/webinar/2026-01-27

Join us for a comprehensive webinar designed to help healthcare leaders, clinicians, and administrators build and sustain effective telemedicine programs. This session brings together experts in law, policy, cybersecurity, clinical standards, AI, and reimbursement to share practical insights and real-world guidance.

Whether you’re launching a new telemedicine initiative or refining an existing one, this webinar offers valuable insights you can apply right away.



University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
University of Arizona Health Sciences

📢 Please join us for the Arizona Telemedicine Council!

🗓 January 21 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM MST

💡 Topics include:
• AI in healthcare
• Current State of Banner Telehealth
• AI applications for colorectal cancer
• Teleophthalmology
• Social Work Compact & more

Join healthcare leaders and innovators as we explore telehealth and digital health care.

🔗 Register here: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iYQXwLmtQyadG-yp5pNqjw



University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

University of Arizona Health Sciences

Banner Health

Webinar: Telenephrology for Rural Hospitals—Expanding Access, Continuity, and Outcomes

Rural hospitals often lack nephrology coverage or dialysis capabilities, forcing patients with end‑stage renal disease (ESRD) and other kidney conditions to travel elsewhere for care. Telenephrology changes that by providing 24/7 access to nephrologists and supporting local staff to deliver dialysis when needed.

Join us to learn how telenephrology programs:
Improve access to specialty kidney care in rural settings
Maintain continuity for patients close to home
Enhance clinical outcomes

Free 1-hour CME through the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

👉 Register here: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-zq4gUNfQg6CfEFrkgIiHw #/registration



University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
University of Arizona Health Sciences

🩺Telemedicine for Incarcerated Patients
In recognition of HIV Awareness Month, the Arizona Telemedicine Program and Southwest Telehealth Resource Center invite you to an insightful session:
Inside Access: Telemedicine for Incarcerated Patients

📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM Arizona Time (11:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM MST | 1:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM EST)
✅ Free CME Credit Provided by The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

This webinar will explore:
✔ How telemedicine strengthens HIV care delivery and outcomes in correctional systems
✔ Clinical, operational, and security advantages over traditional models
✔ Strategies to overcome implementation challenges in prison healthcare
✔ Best practices for tele-triage and interprofessional collaboration

Presenters:
Stephen Klotz, MD – Professor & Medical Director, Arizona Telemedicine Program

Larry York, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP – Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS

Register here: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U1sfuZ-nRC6qQQwUQnQ1Iw #/registration



University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
University of Arizona Health Sciences

Telerehabilitation

The Arizona Telemedicine Program and Southwest Telehealth Resource Center invite you to a free CME webinar.

📅 Wednesday, December 3, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM MST | 11:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM EST

Join us to learn how virtual rehab programs are transforming recovery for a variety of patients, the latest research on clinical outcomes and patient engagement, and how artificial intelligence is being used to personalize treatment, track progress and enhance delivery of care.

Session Highlights:
Telerehabilitation models for cancer care
Clinical impact in degenerative disease and COPD
Emerging AI applications that enhance patient outcomes

Speakers:
Aref Smiley, PhD – Associate Professor
Patricia Rocco, PT, MS – Physical Therapist
Joseph Finkelstein, MD, PhD – Director
Arizona Telemedicine Program, College of Medicine – Tucson

🔗 Register: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-OgVZANlQQOOZu_8em3I3g



University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
University of Arizona Health Sciences