Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Telehealth

Cybersecurity Insights and Resources for Rural Hospitals
Resources and information to help rural hospitals with cybersecurity risk mitigation.
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Security Risk Assessment Tool
A tool for medium and small healthcare providers that guides them through conducting a security risk assessment as required by the HIPAA Security Rule. The risk assessment will help identify areas where protected health information could be at risk.
Sponsoring organization: Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
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Cybersecurity for Rural Healthcare Facilities Issue Guide
Learn about the risks rural healthcare facilities and public health agencies face related to cyberattacks, as well as cybersecurity tools and resources available to help prepare and respond.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Best Practice Guide: Telehealth Accreditation
Offers information and resources for healthcare providers interested in pursuing telehealth accreditation. Covers the advantages of telehealth accreditation, clinical and technical standards, and educational and training standards.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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HRSA National Telehealth Conference
Provides information on the annual Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) National Telehealth Conference, including links to summary reports and session recordings.
Sponsoring organizations: Health Resources and Services Administration, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth
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Telehealth Accreditation
Information on the Joint Commission survey process for telehealth accreditation for hospitals, ambulatory care, and behavioral healthcare organizations.
Additional links: Telehealth Accreditation Survey Activity Guide
Sponsoring organization: Joint Commission
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Using Project ECHO and Patient Navigation to Improve Care for Cancer Survivors in Rural Areas
Case study describing a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded pilot study to reduce health inequities among rural cancer survivors at National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) sites in Kansas, Montana, Nevada, and South Carolina. Discusses implementation of patient navigation and the Project ECHO telemonitoring platform in order to improve access to care and services.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Center for Connected Health Policy - Videos
Provides recordings of Center for Connected Health Policy webinars related to the telehealth policy landscape, proposed and finalized regulations, licensure, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Center for Connected Health Policy: The National Telehealth Policy Resource Center
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North Carolina Office of Rural Health Programs
Lists programs administered by the North Carolina Office of Rural Health. Includes the Provider Recruitment and Placement Program, Rural Hospital Program, Community Health Program, Farmworker Health Program, and more.
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Office of Rural Health
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Telehealth.HHS.gov: Community Stories
Offers a collection of profiles on communities and providers that have used telehealth virtual visits to improve access to healthcare.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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