Arizona Telemedicine Program

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.

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

🩺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