Rural Spotlight

Call for Speaker Proposals – NOSORH Annual Meeting

March 11, 2024

Call for Speaker Proposals – NOSORH Annual Meeting

The National Organization or State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2024 NOSORH Annual Meeting.

The NOSORH Annual Meeting will be held in Niagara Falls, New York, September 11 – 12, 2024.

NOSORH encourages a diverse range of speakers to submit proposals that focus on, but are not limited to, these key rural health topics:

  • Innovations and Success Stories in State Offices of Rural Health (SORH)
  • Advancing Health Equity and Inclusivity
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Behavioral Health and Rural Health Integration
  • Workforce Development and Sustainability
  • Strengthening Rural Health Systems and Infrastructure
  • SORH Leadership Strategies
  • Emergency Management and Community Resilience
  • Economic Development and Health
  • Social Determinants and Community-Based Solutions
  • Emerging Models and Technologies in Rural Health
  • Intersectoral Collaborations

Speaker Benefits and Logistics

  • Approved travel expenses for one speaker will be fully reimbursed
  • Lodging and per diem will be covered during the designated period
  • Receipts for all expenditures over $25 are required, excluding food and beverages

See full details on speaker benefits and logistics

Submit a Proposal

Online Training Opportunity – Clinical Documentation Improvement 2024

March 11, 2024

Online Training Opportunity – Clinical Documentation Improvement 2024

The American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) is offering this online, on-demand training. Work online at your own pace with no scheduled classes to attend. This course is preapproved for 12 continuing education units with AIHC.

Typically, professionals complete the course and certify within 6 – 8 weeks.

Overview of Course Topics:

  • Overview of CDI in the Medical Office
  • Basics of Compliant Documentation
  • Documentation of Medical Necessity
  • Operative Notes & Compliant Documentation
  • E/M Progress Notes and Documentation Improvement
  • E/M Office/Outpatient Visit Documentation Considerations
  • E/M Other Services and Documentation Considerations
  • E/M and Documentation of Time
  • E/M and Documentation of MDM
  • Medications, Supplies and Diagnostic Tests
  • HIPAA, Confidentiality and You, the Clinical Documentation Professional

Who Should Attend This Training:

  • Experienced health information management professionals
  • Office nurses
    • RNs, LPNs
  • Professional coders
  • Professional documentation auditors
  • Anyone tasked with the responsibility of improving documentation standards for Medical Practices

Cost:

  • AIHC Members pay $375
  • Non-members pay $625

Learn More

Register and Pay

MRHA Releases 2023 Needs Assessment

March 11, 2024

MRHA Releases 2023 Needs Assessment

The Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA) recently released the 2023 Needs Assessment.

The assessment brings to light an alarming health crisis. Rural Missourians are overrepresented in every leading cause of death and the number of health providers is insufficient.

The findings reveal rural Missourians face greater mortality rates than their urban counterparts in all 10 leading causes of death. The data highlights a 127% increase in fatal drug overdoses and a 26% increase in suicide compared with their urban counterparts.

View Assessment Here

Newest AIHC Compliance Articles

March 11, 2024

Newest AIHC Compliance Articles

The American Institute of Healthcare Compliance released three articles on compliance.

Training Opportunity – Conducting Internal Investigations

March 11, 2024

Training Opportunity – Conducting Internal Investigations

Is your organization capable of auditing, detecting and investigating potential risks? Consider online training to sharpen your compliance skills.

Earn your Certified Internal Forensic Healthcare Auditor (CIFHA) credential online:

  • No classes to attend
  • Course materials are on-demand and available to you for 3 months
  • Those experienced in compliance and auditing may complete this training in 2-3 months
  • If you need more than 3 months, you may purchase an extension for a small fee

Cost:

  • AIHC Members pay $750
  • Non-members pay $1,250

Learn More and Register

New JRH Articles on Rural Breast Cancer Disparities, More

March 5, 2024

New JRH Articles on Rural Breast Cancer Disparities, More

The National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA’s) Journal of Rural Health (JRH) recently published new articles on the following topics:

NRHA Now Accepting RHC, CAH Event Presentation Proposals

March 5, 2024

NRHA Now Accepting RHC, CAH Event Presentation Proposals

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is now accepting presentation proposals for the Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conference.

Conference Goals:

  • Share effective practices, policies and information
  • Provide insights and best practices addressing:
  • Access
  • Quality
  • Patient safety issues

Five interest tracks are available for CAH Conference submissions:

  • Innovation
  • Financial
  • Leadership
  • Quality
  • Best practices

This year’s events will be held Sept 24 – 27 in Kansas City, MO, NRHA’s hometown.

The deadline for submissions is May 31.

Learn More about NRHA RHC and CAH Conference

Submit Presentation Proposal

New RHIhub Topic Guide – Rural Maternal Health

February 21, 2024

New RHIhub Topic Guide – Rural Maternal Health

The RHIhub has released the Rural Maternal Health Topic Guide.

This new topic guide shares information on maternal and infant health disparities in rural area and covers issues impacting rural maternal health, including:

  • Access to services,
  • Workforce challenges and
  • Shares information on programs and policies to support rural maternal healthcare.

Rural Maternal Health Topic Guide

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Upcoming Webinar – 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, February 27

February 21, 2024

Upcoming Webinar – 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, February 27

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for 2024 through the Calendar Year 2024 PFS Final Rule.

This rule makes policy updates which may increase accessibility of behavioral health services, telehealth services, and other vital health services in rural areas.

CMS subject matter experts will present on some of the highlights from the final rule including these topics and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.

Registration

  • This is a free webinar
  • High-speed internet is required to participate
    • Connection details will be emailed to you immediately upon registration
  • A recording will be available on the RHIhub website after the live event
  • If you have questions or problems with the registration process, please contact RHIhub Webinars at webinars@ruralhealthinfo.org

2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

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NTTAP Webinar Series 2023-2024 Strategies for Advancing Health Equity in Health Centers, March 14

February 20, 2024

NTTAP Webinar Series 2023-2024 Strategies for Advancing Health Equity in Health Centers, March 14

This webinar explores strategies for advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within health centers.

Learn specific approaches to guide health equity work:

  • Steps for developing a health equity plan utilizing CHCI best practices as a framework
  • Creating a health equity team
  • Conducting needs assessments
  • Establishing goals

Attendees will increase confidence in developing and utilizing JEDI goals, cultivating advancements in both internal and external diversity and equity at their health center.

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a foundational knowledge of JEDI principles and terminology
  • Understand the significance of fostering a robust JEDI-focused organizational culture
  • Increase confidence in developing a concrete, actionable plan for implementing JEDI within health centers

Target Audience

  • Dental
  • Nurses
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Pharmacists
  • Physicians
  • Physician assistant
  • Psychologists and counselors
  • Registered dieticians
  • Social workers
  • Other members of the team

Cost: No Cost

When: March 14, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET

Register Now