Past Events

The purpose of this DRCHSD 2-part webinar series is to update facilities on Medicare and State Medicaid telehealth and virtual communication billing guidelines.

Understand the requirements for the FY 2022 NCC Progress Report. Hear from FORHP about important updates to the Medicare Beneficiaries Quality Improvement Program (MBQIP).
Learn about the impact of outcome measurements on your State Flex Program.

In the first two sessions, we reviewed best practice strategies for effective revenue cycle leadership and front-end revenue cycle performance improvement. This webinar will focus on middle- and back-end revenue cycle performance best practices. 

As a follow-up to the Revenue Cycle Strategy Management session, this webinar will focus specifically on front-end revenue cycle performance improvement. 

Now more than ever, healthcare organizations are looking for ways to improve their cash position and streamline revenue processes. One such opportunity for improvement is through revenue cycle activities.  This session will focus on best practice strategies for effective revenue cycle leadership. 

Following this webinar, participants were be able to: List sources of EMS data and recognize common obstacles related to accessing EMS data. Recall how baselines are established. Discuss how outputs and outcomes are different, and give examples of how to measure project outcomes.

Receive guidance for the Fiscal Year 2022 Flex Program EMS Competitive Supplemental Funding Guidance. Understand the requirements, templates, and relevant resources.

This webinar will cover some of the foundational building blocks to engage partners. You will learn about 12 ways that can increase engagement, relationships, and trust. Hear from community champions in another Center program who worked to develop a collaboration with community partners. Learn about their key takeaways regarding the process, struggles, accomplishments, and next steps.

Receive guidance for the Fiscal Year 2022 Non-Competing Continuation (NCC) Progress Report. Understand the requirements, templates, and relevant resources for the FY2022 NCC Progress Report.

Discuss expectations for the Flex Year 3 QI Project, including the Quality Innovation Labs, and get questions to Q Project questions. Hear updates on MBQIP, including eligibility requirements for Flex Program Year 4, and share feedback with FORHP on MBQIP, QILs, and other QI needs in your state.

Are you providing the best value to your organization? What expectations do C-Suite leaders have of you? Are there new experiences or training you need to maximize potential for the organization and you personally?

This webinar, co-hosted by CDC and FORHP, will feature two high-performing critical access hospital antibiotic stewardship leaders sharing implementation and enhancement tips, and overviews of the University of Washington Tele-Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and The Joint Commission’s upcoming revisions to their antibiotic stewardship standards.

Building primary care and attracting new referral sources are fundamental tenets to the growth of any rural health care organization. The solution is a complex one involving strategy, diplomacy, and a deep understanding of your current and potential mix of services and providers.

Hear from peer Flex leaders on their successes and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent COVID-19 surges. Collectively identify what is currently working and where challenges are still present with the PHE. Identify what additional support is needed around the current PHE.

Health care communications can be a challenge when trying to reach a specific audience. Understanding generational behaviors and mindsets can equip you with the knowledge you need to meet your audience where they are. Communication strategies must be established that reflect the nuances of the multigenerational, multicultural, and bilingual homes in the communities you serve.

Health care is consumer-driven, and prospective patients make decisions based on many factors including cost, access, quality, experience, and their connection to us. These patients, or consumers, identify with the messages and overall image you create for your organization; it’s so much more than a logo or your colors, although those are important too.

Learn about the DRCHSD Customizable Communications Toolkit, available for use in health care community outreach and education communications. These materials focus on communicating information and confidence in services, available to immediately download and customize. In addition, the presenters will share a recently developed vaccine communications toolkit.

This webinar focused on the Financial Guide for the Rural Healthcare Leaders during COVID and Post-COVID. 

The focus of the Delta Region Community Health System's Development (DRCHSD) 2021 Summit is to address current issues, learn from peer best practices and adapt in a rapidly changing health care environment. The purpose of this event is to provide DRCHSD participating health care organizations with a collaborative learning environment to make connections, share best practices, and gather lessons learned to empower and support participating organizations. Through presentations and interactive discussions, participants will be able to improve and strengthen their organizations.

Understand the importance of telehealth implementation for CAHs and discuss best practices and resources for implementation. Comprehend the scope of telehealth implementation with regards to purchasing, staffing, maintenance, reimbursement, and reporting for outpatient services for CAHs.