The State of Telehealth in 2026_Enduring

This webinar provides an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of telehealth and its utilization at UPMC. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to apply this knowledge to enhance clinical practice and optimize virtual care strategies.

Target Audience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the current state of telehealth and how payers and providers are using it
  • Explain telehealth services offered and utilization trends at UPMC
  • Apply knowledge of the regulatory challenges facing the industry to clinical practice.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/03/2026
Course expires: 
02/03/2029

Course Director:

  • Dean Paradis, MSN, RN, CCM - Manager of Clinical Training and Quality Assurance at UPMC Health Plan

Planning Committee:

  • Andrew Watson, MD, M Litt, FACSProfessor of Surgery, Vice-President, Clinical IT Transformation, UPMC International Division, Medical Director, UPMC Telemedicine
  • Jackie Moser, MBA - Director, Medicare Policy and Federal Regulatory Affairs 
  • Caleb Wallace, Esq., MPH - Divisional Chief Legal Officer, VP Health Policy, Contracting & Business Development, UPMC Health Plan 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.


DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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