Our Work Focused On Individuals With A Disability
Throughout last October and November, the Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawaiʻi (LDAHI) and Hawai’i State Council on Developmental Disabilities (DDC), hosted the…
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.
Participate Now - We Want To Hear From You
If you are a person with a disability or a provider/caregiver for persons with disabilities, we want to hear about your experiences with telehealth. We welcome you to participate in a short survey (5-8 minutes) to build awareness among our healthcare partners and help to create strategies to improve telehealth access for individuals with a disability throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Region. Data collected may be used for future research. You may offer your insights anonymously.
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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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.
Developing Telehealth Training Scenarios: A Step-By-Step Guide For Nursing
PBTRC partnered with the Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to create this step-by-step guidance on creating telehealth training scenarios.
Getting To Know The U.S. Affiliated Pacific Island Community Health Centers
The Pacific Islands Primary Care Association released guidance to help better understand the Pacific Island CHCs. You can find geographical, historical, and health factor information.
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
PBTRC Palau Visit 2024: PBMA Conference & VA Outreach
The PBTRC team was invited to attend the 23rd Pacific Basin Medical Association (PBMA) Conference 2024 hosted in Koror, Republic of Palau. The event theme was…
PBTRC In Palau, Collaboration With AHEC & Participating In PIPCA
A Successful Trip To Palau The PBTRC Team composed of Christina Higa (Co-Director), Ginger Porter, and Umerang Imetengel visited Palau in June 2023. They…
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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.
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Patients
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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 - 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.
