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GREAT NEWS: Telehealth Flexibilities have been Extended!
On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed H.R. 7148, ending the brief partial government shutdown and restoring key Medicare telehealth flexibilities that had briefly expired.
What this means:
✔ Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended through December 2027
✔ Hospital-at-Home waivers extended through September 2030
✔ Telehealth flexibilities apply retroactively for the shutdown, so claims for telehealth services during the lapse should be paid
These extensions provide important stability for providers and continued access to care for patients.
Read More:
Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Coverage For Two Years
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❤️American Heart Month
February is a reminder to focus on heart health.
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in America.
Telehealth makes it easier to stay connected with providers for checkups, follow-ups, and managing conditions like high blood pressure — helping you take care of your heart without missing a beat.
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🏫 National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month
When students can’t easily get to appointments, care is often delayed. School-based telehealth helps close that gap by connecting students to providers during the school day.
Palmetto Care Connections supports schools and healthcare partners across South Carolina in delivering virtual care on campus — helping students get timely treatment while reducing missed class time and unnecessary absences.
Check out the SCTA's website to learn more about School-Based Telehealth.
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Thank you,
Charter Communications!
Thank you to Charter Communications (Spectrum) and the SC Broadband Office for a generous $10,000 contribution supporting Palmetto Care Connections’ Digital Literacy and Telehealth programs.
This investment helps expand access to technology, digital skills, and healthcare connections in communities across South Carolina.
We’re grateful for partners who continue to show up and invest in meaningful community impact.
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National Telehealth & Virtual Care
Conference
March 26-27, 2026
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee
Alliance for Healthier SC Health for All Summit
April 14, 2026
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Columbia, South Carolina
ATA Nexus 2026
May 12-14, 2026 (NEW DATES!)
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel
Orlando, Florida
2026 MATRC Summit
August 10-12, 2026
Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport
Herndon, Viriginia
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14th Annual Telehealth Summit of SC
August 31-September 2, 2026
Hyatt Regency Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina
Georgia Rural Health Assoc. Annual Conference
September 15-18, 2026
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
St. Simons Island, Georgia
SC Thrive Annual Training
October 19-20, 2026
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
SCORH Conference
October 20-22, 2026
Spartanburg, South Carolina
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South Carolina Health Care
Broadband Consortium
As the leader of the South Carolina Health Care Broadband Consortium, PCC assists eligible healthcare providers in applying for broadband savings (up to 65%) through the FCC's Healthcare Connect Fund Program.
Eligible Providers Include:
- Not-for-Profit Hospitals
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Not-for-Profit Rural Health Clinics
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Community Health Centers
- Local Health Departments or Agencies
If you are interested in learning if your organization is eligible for broadband subsidies, please email Matt Hiatt at info@palmettocareconnections.org.
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2026 NetInclusion Conference
Davia Smith and Liz Saitz joined Sonya Ebeling and Victoria Hamilton from South Carolina Telehealth Alliance (SCTA) at the NetInclusion Conference in Chicago, February 2-6.
The four were featured in a session "Bridging Clinic to Connection," highlighting ways clinical teams and community organizations can work together to connect people to devices, internet access, and technology support that make telehealth possible.
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New Digital Literacy Graduates
Congrats to 14 new Digital Literacy graduates in Williamsburg County!
Participants built skills using tablets, navigating the internet, and accessing healthcare through telehealth. Thanks to the South Carolina Telehealth Alliance for supporting the program with tablets and internet access.
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Digital Literacy Tablets
Shipped Statewide
Our Digital Literacy team shipped tablets to 26 residents in 18 counties through our SCDHHS-funded Medicaid training program, helping participants build technology skills, practice internet safety, and complete telehealth visits with their providers.
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