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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended

October 17, 2022

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended: Thursday October 13, 2022 HHS Secretary Becerra renewed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) for another 90 days through mid-January 2023. The Biden Administration has said that it will provide a 60-day notice prior to the expiration of the PHE, likely to occur in mid-November.

UETN Telehealth Featured on Fresh Living

October 17, 2022

UETN's Matt McCullough, director of Tehealth Services, spoke to Brooke on Fresh living about some of the teleheatlh initiatives that UETN is focued on. Such as nursing kits for children and educators in rural communities.

Rural Health Network Development Planning Funding Opportunity

October 6, 2022

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) has announced a funding opportunity that supports the planning and development of integrated health care networks seeking to expand access and improve quality of care in rural communities. HRSA plans to award 20 grants to rural communities as part of this funding opportunity. 

2022 Deborah LaMarche Telehealth Award Presentation

October 5, 2022

Watch the presentation of Dr. Todd Vento, with Intermountain Healthcare, receive the 2022 Deborah LaMarche Telehealth Award. Listen to his comments on what it means to be an award winner and how he humbly gives all the credit to his co-workers.

Telehealth Care Quality Better Than In-Person For Some Measures

October 4, 2022

New research shows that telehealth can enhance healthcare quality, with telehealth patients experiencing a similar or better performance in some quality measures than patients receiving in-person care.

Introduction to school-based telehealth

October 4, 2022

School-based telehealth improves and expands a student’s ability to access health care providers. Increased access to health care helps students stay or become healthy and focus on learning.