RTC staff to attend HIMSS meeting in Orlando
February 24 - 28, 2008, Orlando, Florida
We will be meeting with software developers, potential IP licensees, VCs and health IT insiders at the HIMSS national conference this week. (Link)

RTC joins the USC-Columbia Technology Incubator
June 1, 2007, Columbia, South Carolina
The University of South Carolina's Columbia Technology Incubator program has accepted RTC into its technology incubation program.  This program will allow RTC to tap into the rich intellectual resources of the University of South Carolina as well as develop initial business relationships that will be crucial to the development of a broader, national network of clients. (Link)

Healthcare discussion with Congressman Duncan Hunter
May 23, 2007, Columbia, South Carolina
This morning it was our pleasure to have breakfast simultaneously with 2008 Presidential Candidate, Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) (photo) and retired Air Force General Chuck Yeager. (photo). The RTC staff is made up of scientists who are working to advance healthcare. Healthcare is as much about politics as it is about science. Regardless of party affiliation, we take every opportunity to educate our lawmakers on the state of the technology so they can make informed healthcare decisions. This will allow RTC to better serve our constituents.

Navajo Code Talkers Reception
February 5, 2007, Lexington, South Carolina
In honor of their heroic contributions to our country in the Pacific theater during WWII, the RTC board of directors hosted a private reception in honor of the Navajo Code Talkers Keith Little, Samual Tso (photo) and their families at the home of the executive director.

First National Rural HIT Conference
Sponsored by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
September 21 - 23, 2006, Kansas City
RTC directors will attend the first national conference on “Health Information Technology: A Rural Provider’s Roadmap to Quality”, September 21-23, 2006 at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott.

This meeting is being convened by Capitol Hill Health IT series sponsor the federal Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) to engage rural health care providers and vendors, including: small and solo physician practices; Critical Access and other rural hospitals; Rural Health Clinics; Federally Qualified Health Centers; and HIT companies interested in serving rural healthcare providers

Capitol Hill Briefing on EHRs
September 13th, 2006, Washington, DC
RTC directors will attend the Capitol Hill briefing on the: “The Electronic Health Record, Community Health Information Exchange and State Initiatives: An Update and Status Report”, in Room SR-385 Russell Senate Office Building. The session is sponsored by the “Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics” in coordination with series sponsor eHealth Initiative.

United South and Eastern Tribes (USET)
June 4 - 7, 2006, Verona, New York, Turning Stone Resort
At the invitation of USET's president Mr. Keller George and Executive Director Tim Martin, the directors of RTC made their second presentation to USET. RTC is interested in assisting American Indians with health education and behavioral health issues through the use of telemedicine and telehealth programs.

National Rural Health Association - Annual Meeting, Reno, Nevada
May 17th - 19th, 2006. The directors of the RTC attended the annual conference of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).

America Telemedicine Association - Annual Meeting, San Diego, California
May 7th - 10th, 2006. The directors of the RTC attended the 11th annual meeting and exposition of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).

Meeting with Senator Majority Leader Bill Frist
March 4, 2006. The directors of the RTC had the opportunity to discuss RTC's healthcare plan with the leader of the U.S. Senate.  (details and photo)

RTC invited Telemedicine speaker at United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) annual meeting in Washington, DC
February 6 - 9, 2006
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) is dedicated to enhancing the development of Indian Tribes and assisting the member Tribes and their governments in serving the broad needs of Indian people. RTC Director Scott Echerer made a telemedicine presentation to the Board of Directors of USET at the 2006 Impact Meeting on the morning of February 7th. (details & photos)

Discussion with Congressman Charles Rangle (D-NY) at a Capitol Hill Reception.
February 8, 2006. While attending a Capital Hill reception for speakers at the annual USET meeting, RTC director Scott Echerer spent some time discussing Indian Healthcare with New York Congressman Charles Rangle.  (details and photo)

Dinner with Governor Mitt Romney
February 17, 2006. At the invitation of Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), the directors of the RTC had the opportunity to meet 2008 Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney.  (details and photo)
February 8, 2006