Past Events

This SHIP technical assistance webinar will share experiences and details on how hospitals can utilize SHIP funds to maximize staff training. We will cover types of allowable trainings, unallowable trainings, cohort training, and “contracts” with subject matter experts (SME).

Determining where and how much to spend your resources is crucial for your organization.

Healthcare communications can be a challenge when trying to authentically let your community know who you really are.

Increasing volumes and countering outmigration requires a strategic approach that melds the essential components of your strategic plan, community health needs assessment and communication plan.

The goal of the Flex Program Workshop is to provide new or existing Flex Program staff and state office of rural health directors an orientation to the Flex Program. This workshop will cover multiple topics relevant to the Flex Program.

Identify CAH financial pain points post-Covid and with inflation. Utilize tools and resources to provide financial guidance and support to CAHs. Recall services and contacts for CAHs to utilize for financial assistance when facing potential closure.

Please join us to learn further details on the new Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project, eligibility requirements to participate, details regarding the application process, as well as an overview of technical assistance that will be provided to selected applicants. 

Understand the proposed purpose of the National CAH Quality Assessment (the assessment). Participate in discussion and provide feedback to help inform development of the assessment. Hear about additional opportunities to engage in development of the assessment.

The focus of the Delta Region Community Health System's Development (DRCHSD) 2022 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.

This webinar, supported by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and coordinated by TASC, focused on the results of the Flex FY 2020 Performance Improvement and Management System (PIMS) data collection as well as the requirements and resources available for the upcoming end of year state Flex program reporting.

Virtual Training - Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) – New Changes Effective in the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

This webinar provided of an overview of the NOFO and reporting documents and templates related to SHIP FY23, beginning on June 1, 2023, and continuing through May 31, 2024. 

Describe telehealth origination sites and common rural alternatives. Relate what a telehealth visit looks like for the patient from an alternative site such as a library. Discuss the positive impact on health equity and patient access. List examples of rural alternative origination sites.

Describe the policy and technical barriers facing robust public health data sharing. Recognize recent state and federal efforts to overcome the public health information silos that exist. Identify how Flex Programs can better access critical public health information, particularly in their population health efforts.

By attending this webinar, participants will be able to learn hidden opportunities in the 340B program for ACO participants; review how to implement audit-ready strategies for improving claims capture; and understand how to use 340B net discounts to expand your primary care service

Help DRCHSD participants understand the connection between engagement and organizational success and the employee engagement assessment (EEA) process

Describe the five components of the Staff Sustainability Cycle. Evaluate your state Flex Program’s hiring and retention policies and practices. Strategize on best practices for office workflow to ensure proper business continuity.

Explain the development of the REH model and its legislation. Identify how the CAH model and REH model can be considered for rural communities. Recognize how REH TA funding will be facilitated. Have the opportunity to ask questions.

There are many terms that are used in reference to improving clinical and non-clinical outcomes in a health care facility. Quality improvement, continuous quality improvement (CQI), quality assessment, quality assurance, and performance improvement are just a few. This one-hour webinar will explore performance measurement and quality improvement within an RHC setting with practical application tips to ensure forward momentum toward value.