Telehealth Access Points: Activating Community Infrastructure for Last-Mile Care

Friday, October 9, 2026
10:55 - 11:55 AM
Room: TBD

As broadband infrastructure expands, many communities still face a persistent “last-mile” challenge: ensuring that connectivity translates into meaningful access to services like healthcare. Telehealth Access Points (TAPs)—a dedicated public space for individuals to access a telehealth appointment located in trusted community settings such as libraries, community centers, and other anchor institutions—represent a promising strategy to bridge this gap. However, despite growing investment, many TAPs remain underutilized or disconnected from care delivery workflows.

2026 AnchorNets Breakout 18: Telehealth Access Points: Activating Community Infrastructure for Last

  • Lindsay Nelson
    Lindsay Nelson
    COO Kentucky Health Center Network
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  • Nicki Perisho
    Nicki Perisho, RN, Graduate Student, Masters of Public Health
    Program Director, NRTRC Utah Education and Telehealth Network UETN (UT REN) (801)585-2478
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  • Josh Seidemann
    Josh Seidemann
    NTCA
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  • Kathy Hsu Wibberly
    Kathy Hsu Wibberly
    Director Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center
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