Today's Telehealth News
*The Utah Telehealth Network Advisory Council Welcomes Amber Esplin
*2024 Rural Health Association of Utah Annual Conference
*Funding Opportunity for Rural Healthcare Providers
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The Utah Telehealth Network Advisory Council
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“I have experienced firsthand the hardships of caring for a sick loved one, miles from home, and I am excited to be a part of making quality healthcare available to people all over the state.” — Amber Esplin
On June 14, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Utah Telehealth and Education Network (UETN) voted unanimously to appoint Amber Esplin to the Utah Telehealth Network (UTN) Advisory Council. Amber is the Project Manager for Telehealth Outreach Services for Intermountain Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes).
Amber has worked in diverse roles and departments in healthcare services, including pediatrics, emergency medicine, oncology, research, and telehealth, dedicating her career to improving healthcare outcomes for the residents of the state of Utah. Amber is passionate about providing excellent care to those in need, especially those in rural areas.
The UTN Advisory Council provides guidance to UTN in support of its mission and operations. Its responsibilities include strategic planning, review and approval of budgets and fee structures, adoption and approval of policies, development of services for network members, strategic planning, and government relations.
The UTN Advisory Council is made up of 15 members selected to reflect Utah's diverse healthcare community, including representation from rural Utah; member hospitals, clinics and health departments; other organizations; the University of Utah, research and education; and at-large members. To learn more about the UTN Advisory Council, its members, and open positions, please visit here.
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Project ECHO is a collaborative model of medical education and care management geared toward primary care clinicians in rural and underserved areas. Caregivers are linked via live video to expert clinical teams led by Intermountain Healthcare providers.
This collaborative process acts like virtual “grand rounds” and combines mentoring and patient case presentations. This allows front-line clinicians to obtain the knowledge and support they need to manage patients who have complex conditions, to better determine when referrals to specialists and subspecialists are medically appropriate, and to improve relationships and networks they have with specialists in a variety of areas of care.
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Telehealth Excellence Award Call for Nominations!
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The Deborah LaMarche Telehealth Excellence Award is presented annually to an individual or organization in Utah that has accomplished outstanding work in the field of telehealth, including the areas of policy development, innovative programs and activities, technology, patient and or provider support, education, and training.
The first award was given to Deborah LaMarche for her 25 years of tireless service in assisting individuals and organizations in Utah, and across the nation, in developing successful telehealth programs.
Recognizing the importance of IT development and innovative technologies in the success of telehealth programs, the 2024 Deborah LaMarche Telehealth Excellence Award will honor a provider who has accomplished outstanding work in the IT sector.
Nominees should demonstrate work related to the application of innovative technologies and how these technologies have increased service delivery and access to healthcare in rural or underserved urban communities for diverse patient populations.
Nominations will be accepted July 11 to August 15. To submit a nomination, please complete this form. Nominations will be scored by UTN staff and advisory council members.
Questions about the nomination process? Contact info@utn.org.
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2024 Rural Health Association of Utah
Annual Conference
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November 13-14
Dixie Convention Center, St. George, UT
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The 2024 Annual Rural Health Association of Utah Conference will take place on November 13 and 14 in St. George, Utah. The annual conference is dedicated to promoting and improving rural healthcare in Utah. Join us for two days of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing.
The theme of this year's conference is Cultivating Healthier Lives in Rural Utah. Breakout sessions will cover healthcare trends, resources, and rural health issues, including presentations from several innovators in the rural Utah healthcare community.
The tournament will take place on Wednesday, November 13 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Sunbrook Golf Club, rated by Golf Digest as the best golf course in Utah!
All proceeds from the tournament will go towards scholarships for college students from rural Utah who are pursuing healthcare careers through the Utah Health Scholars pre-health program at Southern Utah University and Utah Tech University.
Come support our future healthcare providers and enjoy excellent company and a beautiful afternoon with a spectacular view of Snow Canyon! Registration for the tournament will open later this month; for more information about the tournament visit here.
The mission of the Rural Health Association of Utah is to provide a unified voice to promote and enhance the quality of rural health through leadership, coalition building, and education.
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Funding Opportunity for Rural Healthcare Providers
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office for the Advancement of Telehealth will invest approximately $3,800,000 for up to eight new cooperative agreements.
Awarded entities will evaluate, develop, and expand the use of technology-enabled learning models to build capacity, improve retention of healthcare providers, and increase access to services.
Eligible applicants include entities that provide, or support the provision of, healthcare services in rural areas, frontier areas, health professional shortage areas, or medically underserved areas, or to medically underserved populations or Native Americans, including Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.
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