Empowering Kauaʻi Kupuna Through Hands-On Telehealth Training
PBTRC was invited by our partners at Kupuna Connections to wrap up their month-long community wellness series on Kauaʻi, and the Līhuʻe community showed…
Does Your Community Need Telehealth?
We provide free consultation and resources for medical professionals and organizations to implement telehealth programs in rural and under-served communities across the Pacific*.
*We serve communities in Hawaiʻi, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Freely Associated States of the Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Federated States of Micronesia.
What is the Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center?
The Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center (PBTRC) is committed to expanding the availability of healthcare to underserved populations via telehealth and serves as the primary telehealth information resource for the Pacific region.
If you need assistance implementing a telehealth program or aren’t sure where to begin, get in touch and we can help you get started.
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New Resources
Queens Digital Navigator Workshop: Supporting Digital Health Access in Hawai‘i
A free, 4-hour in-person workshop designed for CHWs and frontline professionals to build digital literacy, strengthen confidence in guiding others through patient portals and telehealth platforms, and practice culturally responsive support strategies.
Patient Portal Resources from NCTRC
The National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers released new Patient Portal Resources to help navigators simplify utilizing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
CMS Physician Fee Schedule CY 2025
Every year there are proposed policy updates that directly impact telehealth. To better understand the reimbursement changes, refer to PFS below or visit the CCHP website.
Events
Donʻt miss the upcoming telehealth related events! Stay informed by attending a number of webinars, meetings, or even conferences. During these opportunities, you can learn about a number of topics including telehealth policy, the latest technology developments, recent program updates or activities and more.
Recent PBTRC News
Digital Navigator Training
Confidence Gained, Skills in Action The Queen’s Health System and the Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center (PBTRC) came together to host a Digital Navigator…
Our Work Focused On Individuals With Diverse Abilities
Throughout October and November 2024, the Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawaiʻi (LDAHI) and Hawai’i State Council on Developmental Disabilities (DDC), hosted the…
Find Telehealth Resources
Resources For
Health Care Providers
See an overview of each region to learn more about its health ecosystem, telehealth readiness and current and emerging telehealth initiatives as well as tips for getting started, grants and funding opportunities, resources for clinical care and telehealth program evaluation tools.
Learn what telehealth is, how to receive services, how much it costs, how to find telehealth providers, FAQs, and additional resources.
Resources For
Patients
Resources For
Patients & Providers
Patients can find what to expect from a virtual doctor’s visit and tips for finding telehealth care. Providers can learn best practices for providing care through telehealth and stay up to date on recent billing and policy changes.
Congratulations Winners - 2022 Student Social Media Content Challenge
Mahalo (Thank You) to all the students who entered the challenge by telling us what digital inclusion means to you! Congratulations Daniella, Jia, Jillian, Caroline and Kala. You are welcome to share the materials on your organization’s website and social media platforms by downloading the content below.
