Upcoming events
Integrated Telehealth – Reshaping Staffing Shortages, Re-hospitalizations and the Bottom Line
Virtual Webinar
This session is designed to layout the place of Telehealth within rural health and introduce the model of Integrated Telehealth to leverage partnership among health plans, providers, home health agencies and adult day for home and community-based services.
Session participants will learn about the current landscape of Telehealth, its hits and misses, pathways to strengthen Telehealth outcomes by deploying newer technology to bridge the digital divide, reduce no-shows, enhance early intervention and prevention, and therefore lower the rate of re-hospitalizations.
Participants will also learn about the Dual-Model of Telehealth which is composed of a medical stream with remote patient monitoring, and a social stream with health and wellness engagement to improve social determinants of health.
The Alabama Rural Health Conference was held live on April 14-15, 2022 in Hoover. This conference was recorded live and is supplemented with multiple on-demand breakout sessions.
Click here to view the full conference booklet, including agenda.
About
This webinar will review key topics related to the presentation, diagnosis, and management of multiple sclerosis outside of a neurology practice.
Presenter
Dr. Benjamin Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis in the Department of Neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine. Dr. Jones is an attending neurologist in the UAB MS Clinic, also serving as Co-Director and attending neurologist for the UAB Transverse Myelitis Association Clinic. He was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and received undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology at Birmingham-Southern College before attending The University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. He returned to Birmingham for residency training in Neurology at UAB and upon completion of residency pursued a two-year fellowship in MS and Neuroimmunology at UAB, joining the faculty upon completion of his training. In addition to his patient care roles he also serves as the Ambulatory Medical Director and Quality Officer for Neurology, mentors first and second year medical students in clinical skills as a Clinical Skills Scholar, teaches Neurology residents and fellows, and participates in clinical trials for MS and other neuroimmunologic disorders.
The Alabama Rural Health Association invites rural health professionals, clinic administrators, community health leaders and industry partners to its 2026 Alabama Rural Health Conference, taking place March 18-20 at the Embassy Suites Birmingham Hoover in Hoover.
Building on past gatherings that emphasize policy, access and innovation in rural care, the conference will advance strategic dialogue around workforce development, telehealth integration, financial sustainability and population health for rural Alabama. Attendees can expect a blend of plenary sessions, case-study breakouts and interactive workshops designed to equip rural clinics, critical access hospitals and community health centers with actionable tools. A robust exhibit area and networking events will provide opportunities for vendor-partner engagement and peer collaboration throughout the event.
This conference marks a key moment for rural-focused stakeholders to align around sustainable models of care, advocacy priorities and system transformation tailored to the unique landscapes of Alabama’s 67 counties.
Hotel InformationClick here to book hotel guest rooms under the conference room block.
What Comes with Exhibitor and Sponsor Levels?Every exhibitor and sponsorship comes with a 6 foot table with two chairs, and entry for two representatives. Sponsor benefits are below:
