January 26, 2024

Webinar on Rural Pediatrics ECHO

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAPs’) National Rural Adolescent and Child Health’s (NRACH) Rural ECHO Learning Collaborative is intended for individuals who lead or are interested in le4arning about pediatric ECHOs targeting rural health care providers.

The NRACH ECHO Training Center will host ECHO programs for providers to help build capacity and provide ECHO immersion training and technical assistance to organizations interested in becoming an ECHO hub.

To join this learning collaborative click Here

To learn more, fill out this form

You can register to join throughout each quarter in 2024

January 26, 2024

Webinar: AHEAD Model in Rural, January 29

Rural health leaders with interest in state-based value-based payment models and advancing health equity are encouraged to join this webinar to discuss the States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development model.

Intended Audience:

• Rural Health Leaders, including
• State agencies
• Medicaid
• Public Health

Objectives:

• Describe AHEAD key elements and timeline
• Consider AHEAD opportunities and requirements, especially from a rural perspective
• Identify potential implications for rural hospital and primary care participation

When: January 29, 1:00 p.m. CST

Register Here for AHEAD Model in Rural

January 23, 2024

NRHA Webinar – What is NRHA’s Rural Hospital Board Certification Program, February 1

Are you looking to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge and grow your network as a Rural Hospital Board Member: If so, the National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA’s) Rural Hospital Board Certification Program might be the perfect fit for you.

Join NRHA for a webinar about this unique, multi-faceted course designed to equip rural hospital Board members with the knowledge they need and a network of like-minded individuals to help them support their facility in providing quality care in rural settings.

Hear from participants, ask questions, and learn more about the Program.

Please contact Sydney Grant with any inquiries at sgrant@nrhasc.com

NRHA Board Certification Program

When: Thursday, February 1, 1:00 p.m. EST

Register Here

January 22, 2024

NRHA Webinar – Bridging Gaps in Rural Health with the Telehealth Center of Excellence Framework for Mississippi Hospitals and Beyond, March 6

Rural health is the perfect environment to benefit from the renaissance in digital health. Join the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for an insightful webinar as the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) takes center stage, sharing a telehealth framework for revolutionizing healthcare access in rural Mississippi, particularly in the Delta Region, which is extensible to rural communities around the nation.

Vast geographies and lack of provider resourcing historically have disadvantaged rural health systems, yet today, telehealth-enabled clinical workforces, like those available through Equum Medical, are providing dynamic resourcing that allows real-time allocation of healthcare professionals and resources based on patient needs, demand fluctuations, and service availability.

This webinar will consolidate experience and insights to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural hospitals and help you discover how advanced telehealth technologies and dynamic virtual workforce solutions combine to reshape healthcare delivery, ensuring comprehensive and timely services for rural communities

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from UMMC, one of only two federally designated Centers of Excellence in Telehealth by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Equum Medical.

When: Wednesday, March 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Cost: No Cost

Register Here

January 22, 2024

NRHA Webinar – New 2024 Price Transparency Rules and How CAHs Can Financially Benefit, February 27

Join NRHA for this expert-led webinar to navigate the new 2024 Price Transparency requirements for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Discover actionable strategies to turn transparency into financial advantage for your hospital.

When: Tuesday, February 27, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Cost: No Cost

Register Here

January 22, 2024

NRHA Webinar – Developing a Strong Threat Management and Governance Program in Rural Healthcare and Beyond, January 30

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, effective threat management stands as a vital element in delivering quality care. This tailored webinar is crafted for rural healthcare executives to explore essential practical strategies to fortify security measures, protect patient data, and ensure the resilience of healthcare systems in rural settings.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and assess the distinct threat landscape in rural healthcare settings, understanding the specific challenges and vulnerabilities faced
• Explore practical best practices in proactive threat management, focusing on identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks in rural healthcare systems
• Implement effective governance control measures tailored for rural healthcare organizations to ensure compliance and robust security protocols
• Acquire actionable strategies and tools to strengthen cybersecurity resilience, addressing prevalent challenges of data breaches and cyber threats in rural healthcare contexts
• Integrate a comprehensive understanding of threat management into rural healthcare operations, empowering executives to fortify security measures and maintain quality care standards in their unique settings

When: Tuesday, January 30, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Cost: No Cost

Register Here

January 22, 2024

NRHA Webinar – Finding Financial Support for Prescription Medications and Understanding the Medicare Reforms to Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs, January 25

Are you concerned about the growing challenge of healthcare costs, even for those with insurance coverage? Recent data from the Kaiser Family Foundation highlights a concerning trend:

• Nearly half of U.S. adults struggle to afford their healthcare expenses
• About 50% would face difficulties covering a modest $500 unexpected medical bill

Join PAN’s Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, Amy Niles as she provides insight into the pivotal role PAN plays in ensuring patients receive essential life-saving care daily.

Throughout this webinar, Amy will guide providers through the process of assisting eligible patients in applying for PAN grants, empowering you with actionable knowledge. Amy will also review Medicare reforms, now law, that will lower costs for people on Medicare.

Attendees Will Gain a Better Understanding of:

• The role of charitable foundation assistance programs and why they are needed
• How to connect patients with assistance through PAN’s disease-specific funds
• The Medicare reforms enacted through the Inflation Reduction Act (August 2022) will improve access to care for millions of people on Medicare

When: Thursday, January 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Cost: No Charge

Register Here