APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER

We’re proud to share our Annual Impact Report, highlighting the progress we’ve made together over the past year. From expanding access to care to strengthening community partnerships, this report reflects the meaningful difference your support makes every day. Explore the stories, data, and milestones that define our impact—and help shape what comes next.

 

TELEHEALTH POLICY UPDATES

The Other Telehealth Items in H.R. 7148

Medicare telehealth waivers were extended through December 31, 2027. Check out four additional items included in H.R. 7148.



  1. Billing Modifiers for Third Party Virtual Platforms
  2. Medicare for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services
  3. Education for Clinicians
  4. Guidance on Best Practices

CCHP's 50-State Telehealth Policy Report

The Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) has released its 2025 State Telehealth Policy Summary, along with a comparison chart and infographic highlighting key findings. For the latest state-specific details, users can access and export information via CCHP’s online Policy Finder. This edition reflects reviews conducted from late May to early September 2025, and any updates made after that period will appear in future releases.

14TH ANNUAL TELEHEALTH SUMMIT OF SOUTH CAROLINA

 

Deadlines:



Call for Posters - 5/15/26


Call for Presentations - 5/15/26


Award Nominations - 6/30/26


Sponsor Registration - 7/31/26


Hotel Reservation - 8/10/26



The Call for Presentations, Call for Posters, and Call for Award Nominations are now open for the 14th Annual Telehealth Summit of South Carolina, taking place August 31 – September 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. Share your ideas and innovations in telehealth.


Mark your calendar and plan to join us in Greenville! Click here to submit your abstracts for a presentation or poster, award nominations or to make a hotel reservation.


FEATURED STORY

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Federal Funding Opportunities

As telehealth evolves beyond its pandemic surge, federal funding increasingly supports its use through initiatives focused on access, infrastructure, workforce, and innovation. Though few grants are labeled specifically for telehealth, many programs include it as a key tool to improve care in rural and underserved areas.

View grant details:

Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program

Deadline: June 1, 2026


Telehealth Centers of Excellence

Deadline: June 1, 2026


Digital Health Technology Derived Biomarkers and Outcome Assessments for Remote Monitoring and Endpoint Development

Deadline: June 26, 2026


Using Innovative Digital Healthcare Solutions to Improve Quality at the Point of Care

Deadline: July 31, 2026


UPCOMING EVENTS

View event details and registration for several upcoming events:

ATA Nexus 2026

May 12-14, 2026

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel

Orlando, Florida


2026 MATRC Summit

August 10-12, 2026

Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport

Herndon, Viriginia


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

TELEHEALTH RESOURCES

Important Sources for Telehealth Information

Human Resources and Services Administration's Telehealth Page


National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers

Center for Connected Health Policy


South Carolina Telehealth Alliance

PCC SPOTLIGHT

Managed IT Services


Skilled IT resources and award-winning AV security software ensure the ongoing protection of PCs against viruses and malware attacks that can result from outdated AV software and unpatched PCs. Benefit from total IT support and management for a fixed monthly price, depending on size and complexity of organization.


If you are interested in learning more about Managed IT Services, please email Matt Hiatt at info@palmettocareconnections.org.

IN THE NEWS

Roughly three quarters of Brightspeed's ambitious fiber build in South Carolina is completed, the service provider today announced

Fiber expansion project aims to improve internet access in Orangeburg County

Telehealth

Johns Hopkins Medicine, American Telemedicine Association launch cross-state telehealth initiative


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PCC IN ACTION

Equipment Training at a Telehealth Access Point

Digital Literacy Training in Orangeburg County

 

Promoting School-based Telehealth at a Health Fair


 

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