TexLa Telehealth Resource Center

02/05/2026

Telehealth funding included in bill to end government shutdown.

The funding package ends a partial government shutdown and enacts several healthcare policies, including preserving telehealth flexibilities in Medicare through 2027.

02/02/2026

Join us on Thursday, Feb. 4 at NOON for the virtual presentation - Beyond the Bedside: How Telemedicine is Transforming Patient Care with Dr. Ariel Santos. One hour CE offered.

Register HERE: https://ow.ly/GTOj50Y7IEH

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01/09/2026

⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15 - 2026 Telehealth Implementation Bootcamp:
Chronic Disease Management. Apply HERE: https://ow.ly/HIB150XU4pn

Apply now for the 2026 Telehealth Implementation Bootcamp: Chronic Disease Management—a selective, 2-month hybrid program designed to help healthcare professionals launch, strengthen, and sustain telehealth programs for chronic care.

Hosted by the UMMC Center for Telehealth and Emerging Technologies in partnership with national thought leaders.

What’s included:
• 3 expert-led interactive webinars
• Hands-on implementation support
• In-person capstone: April 6–7, 2026 | Bloomington, MN
• Certificate + ongoing technical assistance

Who should apply:
Healthcare leaders, clinicians, program managers, and administrators ready to expand telehealth services.

📅 Apply by January 15, 2026
📩 Questions? thbootcamp@dt.com

12/11/2025

Please join us for a presentation by Dr. Steven Brooks, Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection (NTSI). Please be advised that this presentation contains graphic images.

Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Link: https://ow.ly/S2Bf50XGZpX

Starting January 2026, our ECHO’s will move to the 3rd Thursday of each month.

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12/08/2025

Thank you, Texas Medical Association for sharing this article!

https://ow.ly/FUEo50XFXK6

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The federally funded TexLa Telehealth Resource Center is based at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Information on its resources to support both new and existing telehealth programs in the region is now on TMA’s website.

12/04/2025

We’re honored to be featured in this month’s Texas Medicine Today newsletter from the Texas Medical Association!

The article, "TexLa Resource Center Aids Physicians Integrating Telemedicine Technologies,” highlights how TexLa is helping providers expand telehealth access and integrate telemedicine technologies across Texas and Louisiana.

Read the full feature here: https://ow.ly/Ovsx50XC85b

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

The federally funded TexLa Telehealth Resource Center is based at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Information on its resources to support both new and existing telehealth programs in the region is now on TMA’s website.

11/20/2025

We’re excited to celebrate with and rural communities nationwide! Together, we’re amplifying the and highlighting the people, providers, and places that help rural America thrive.

Learn more here: https://powerofrural.org/

11/13/2025

TODAY - Please join us for a presentation by Kimberlee Gutierrez and Monica Garcia on Coordination of Care: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPCP) and Chronic Disease Management in a Community Health Center.

Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Link: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17085468590551GBSK940XH

Starting January 2026, our ECHO’s will move to the 3rd Thursday of each month.

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11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served! We'd especially like to recognize a few of our own Veterans - Michael (U.S. Navy) and Rance (U.S. Air Force). We are forever grateful for your bravery and dedication to our country. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

More than 6.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how telehealth can help: https://ow.ly/ChJW50XosR8

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11/07/2025

Mark your calendar! and TexLa invite you to join the celebration on November 20 for . Discover how you can get involved at powerofrural.org.

11/05/2025

Exciting news from the TexLa Telehealth Resource Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine!

Dr. Ariel Santos, Principal Investigator of the TexLa Telehealth Resource Center, and Milcah Poothakary, President of the Project ECHO Elective, presented at the AAMC Annual Conference!

They highlighted the innovative Project ECHO Elective, a collaborative effort between TexLa and the TTUHSC School of Medicine, designed to expand medical education and telehealth outreach through the ECHO model.

Congratulations to Dr. Santos and Milcah for representing TexLa and TTUHSC on a national stage and showcasing how telehealth and education can work hand in hand to improve healthcare access and outcomes!

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