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• Bridging the Gaps: Leveraging Asynchronous Telehealth to Support Rural Care Access & Efficiency

  • Start
    Wednesday, September 03, 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    Friday, December 31, 2027
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    1:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  This one-hour session introduces the essential principles of cybersecurity through the specific lens of telemedicine, where patient care and digital technology intersect. Participants will explore the most common cyber threats facing telehealth environments, including phishing, ransomware, unsecured devices, and vulnerabilities in virtual care platforms. The session will break down how these risks impact clinical operations, data privacy, and patient trust, offering practical strategies that organizations of all sizes can implement. Attendees will learn best practices for safeguarding patient information, strengthening authentication protocols, and ensuring secure communication between providers and patients. By the end of the training, participants will understand the foundational elements of cybersecurity in telemedicine and leave with actionable steps to enhance security, reduce risk, and improve overall digital readiness in their organization.

  Attendance is free for members.  Non-member fees include a one-year individual membership in the association.

  
  

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• State and National Legislative Update + Rural Health Transformation Fund Discussion

  • Start
    Monday, March 16, 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    Friday, December 31, 2027
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Mississippi Telehealth Association Quarterly Meeting 

  This 30 minute session provides a legislative and policy update outlining key developments shaping telehealth and digital health across Mississippi. The discussion highlights recent state legislation, federal telehealth policy updates, and the role of the Rural Health Transformation Fund in expanding access to care in rural communities. Special attention is given to how telemedicine, broadband expansion, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are supporting more efficient care delivery, improving rural access to specialty services, and strengthening Mississippi’s rural healthcare infrastructure.

  Key highlights include:

  • Overview of 2026 Mississippi telehealth related legislation, including proposals related to Medicaid reimbursement parity and student mental health teletherapy access.

  • Updates on the Rural Health Transformation Fund and how more than $200 million in federal investment is expected to strengthen rural healthcare systems.

  • Expansion of telemedicine to improve access to primary care, behavioral health, and specialty consultations for rural patients.

  • Integration of rural hospitals, clinics, and providers into coordinated regional care networks through telehealth.

  • Technology modernization efforts including broadband expansion, telehealth platforms, and digital infrastructure improvements.

  • Emerging use of artificial intelligence tools such as ambient AI clinical documentation and predictive analytics to improve efficiency and patient outcomes in rural healthcare.

  Attendance is free for members.  Non-member fees include a one-year individual membership in the association

  
  

  
  

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• Artificial Intelligence in Telehealth

  • When
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  In this insightful one-hour session, Jenny Smith explores the practical and emerging applications of artificial intelligence (AI) within the realm of telehealth. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how AI is currently being integrated into virtual care delivery, including its role in diagnostics, administrative efficiencies, and clinician support. The presentation also highlights real-world examples and case studies, demonstrating how AI is enhancing the provider-patient experience and reducing provider burnout.

  In addition, Dr. Tearsanee Davis will lead a comprehensive overview of the UMMC Center for Telehealth’s Center of Excellence (COE) Bootcamp. Designed to cultivate leadership and expertise in telehealth program development, this immersive training experience supports healthcare professionals in implementing scalable, high-quality virtual care solutions. The session will cover the structure, objectives, and outcomes of the bootcamp, while sharing insights from past participants and outlining how this initiative supports the broader mission of telehealth advancement in both rural and urban communities.

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• Cybersecurity 101 for Telemedicine: Protecting Patients, Providers, and Platforms

  • When
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  This one-hour session introduces the essential principles of cybersecurity through the specific lens of telemedicine, where patient care and digital technology intersect. Participants will explore the most common cyber threats facing telehealth environments, including phishing, ransomware, unsecured devices, and vulnerabilities in virtual care platforms. The session will break down how these risks impact clinical operations, data privacy, and patient trust, offering practical strategies that organizations of all sizes can implement. Attendees will learn best practices for safeguarding patient information, strengthening authentication protocols, and ensuring secure communication between providers and patients. By the end of the training, participants will understand the foundational elements of cybersecurity in telemedicine and leave with actionable steps to enhance security, reduce risk, and improve overall digital readiness in their organization.

  About the Quarterly Meetings

  The Mississippi Telehealth Quarterly Meetings bring together healthcare leaders, technologists, and policy experts to explore innovative strategies and emerging trends in telehealth and telemedicine. Each session features dynamic presentations, collaborative discussions, and idea-sharing around clinical best practices, digital tools, and forward-thinking approaches to expanding virtual care across the state.
  

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