Who provides telehealth services?
Health care providers in Minnesota provide telehealth services. The Minnesota Department of Health workforce analysis team collects data on the provision of these telehealth services through our health care workforce survey. This data allows us to take a deeper look into how much and which provider types continue to provide telehealth services.
 Top ten licensed provider types that use telehealth services
Data collected from the 2024 Health care Workforce Survey revealed that licensed behavioral health practitioners account for 6 out of the top 10 providers that offer telehealth services. Most health care providers use telehealth services for about 25% or less of their care. Telehealth use did not significantly differ across provider age groups. Clinic settings use telehealth most often compared to other health care environments.
 Providers that work in urban areas are slightly more likely to offer telehealth services when compared to more rural areas (41% vs. 32%).
 Top five settings that use telehealth
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant
The Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Program awards grants for the development of new or expansion of existing pediatric mental health training programs located in outpatient primary care clinics. The training programs are designed to increase confidence, skills, and awareness of mental health resources among pediatric primary care providers caring for the mental health needs of pediatric patients.
All applications must be submitted through the ORHPC Online Grants Portal by 4:30 p.m. on Friday Jan. 16.
For more information, visit the Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant webpage.
Summer Health Care Internship Program
The Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP) brings was created to expose interested secondary and post-secondary pupils to careers within the health care professions
All applications must be submitted through the ORHPC Online Grants Portal by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 4.
For more information, visit the Summer Health Care Internship Program webpage.
International Medical Graduates (IMG) Clinical Preparation Grant
International Medical Graduates (IMG) Clinical Preparation Grant supports clinical preparation for Minnesota immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs). This grant program addresses barriers to practice and facilitates pathways to assist immigrant IMGs to integrate into the Minnesota health care workforce, specifically by preparing IMGs for admission into medical residency programs.
All applications must be submitted through the ORHPC Online Grants Portal by 4:30 p.m. on Friday Feb. 13.
For more information, visit the IMG Clinical Preparation Grant webpage.
Call for Presenters: Health Care Homes Learning Days
Do you have practical experience, innovative approaches, or lessons learned that could benefit other clinics and care teams? The Health Care Homes program is now accepting presenter proposals for its upcoming Health Care Homes Learning Days event, taking place May 13, at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center.
Health Care Homes Learning Days is a professional development event designed for clinics and health care partners to share knowledge, learn from peers, and explore strategies that support patient-centered care. Sessions focus on real-world applications, improvement work, and ideas that clinics can take back and apply in their own settings.
We are seeking presenters from clinics, hospitals, and partner organizations who are interested in sharing:
- Best practices or improvement work from Health Care Homes participation
- Lessons learned from care coordination, quality improvement, or team-based care
- Innovative tools, workflows, or approaches used in clinical settings
- Strategies that support patient engagement, equity, or care delivery
Presenters do not need to be professional speakers—practical experience and a willingness to share what works (and what doesn’t) are highly valued.
Interested in presenting? The call for presenters is now open. Details about session types, submission guidelines, and deadlines are available at https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/hchomes/collaborative/learningdays.html.
Resources Available from MDH’s Long COVID Program
Long COVID and other post-viral infection associated chronic conditions can significantly impact daily life and are a leading causes of new disabilities. These tools help address gaps in care for this population by providing practical, up-to-date guidance on diagnosing, managing, and supporting patients experiencing Long COVID.
In conjunction with Stratis Health, MDH has released four evidence-informed tools to support providers in caring for patients with Long COVID.
Stakeholder Perspectives on Rural Hospital Closures and Prevention Survey
Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago invite participation in a survey. Led by Dr. Kiruthika Balakrishnan, “Developing a Machine Learning–Based Early Warning System to Prevent Rural Hospital Closures: Integrating Predictive Analytics with Stakeholder Perspectives” seeks to combine predictive data modeling with input from rural health stakeholders to better understand—and ultimately prevent—rural hospital closures.
Stakeholder Perspectives on Rural Hospital Closures and Prevention Survey
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