Arizona Telemedicine Program CME webinar series | Inside access: Telemedicine for incarcerated patients

Arizona Telemedicine Program and Southwest Telehealth Resource Center

When

Noon – 1 p.m., Dec. 10, 2025

Where

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Event description

The Arizona Telemedicine Program and the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center invite you to a free, one-hour CME webinar focused on connecting health care disciplines practicing in urban, rural, suburban, frontier and limited-access-to-care areas. The webinar is provided by the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

Inside access: Telemedicine for incarcerated patients

In recognition of HIV Awareness Month this December, this webinar explores how telemedicine is strengthening HIV care delivery and outcomes in the Arizona Department of Corrections system. This webinar will explore  benefits of telemedicine in correctional systems, including improved management of chronic and infectious diseases such as HIV, while comparing virtual care to traditional brick-and-mortar models. Participants will learn how telemedicine supports patient engagement, enhances safety and creates opportunities for experienced clinicians to meaningfully contribute to correctional health.

This webinar is made possible through funding provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (2 U1UTH42527-04-00).

Presenter details

Stephen Klotz, MD
Professor
College of Medicine – Tucson
University of Arizona
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Larry York, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP
Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseses and HIV/AIDS 
College of Medicine – Tucson
University of Arizona
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Outcome objectives

  • Describe clinical, operational, and security advantages of telemedicine in correctional healthcare settings compared to traditional in-person models.
  • Identify common implementation challenges—including technology, staffing, and workflow considerations—and strategies used to overcome them in prison telemedicine programs.
  • Apply best practices for tele-triage, clinical decision-making, and interprofessional collaboration to effectively manage patient needs within correctional environments.

Accreditation statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 creditPhysicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Relevant financial relationship statements:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's standards for integrity and independence in accredited continuing education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty members, planners, reviewers or others, are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Contacts

Melanie Esher, MAdm