Resources

This webinar will explore the distinctions of Medicare Advantage and its impact on rural health care organizations. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of this health plan, as well as the unique challenges Medicare Advantage can pose to patients and providers.

In this webinar, participants will learn about issues surrounding maternal health in rural settings and explore whether small rural hospitals, rural health clinics, and communities can leverage Federally Qualified Health Centers to stabilize maternal health care access and improve outcomes.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) has been recognized by the National Rural Health Resource Center for its use of innovative employee retention strategies.

Fairview Regional Medical Center (FRMC) has been recognized by the National Rural Health Resource Center for its use of innovative approaches for recruiting and retaining clinical and administrative staff.

Register for the HELP webinar series to receive eight CEUs. This session will explore the question of how to select an ACO that is right for an organization. 

This one-hour webinar will dive into ACOs via the Community Health Access and Rural Transformation (CHART) model, the importance of the transition to value basics for rural health care providers, examine RHC Value Payment Options considerations, and new opportunities to explore current services delivered, such as Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care Management, Principal Care Management, and integration of services such as Behavioral Health and Oral Health.

This presentation identifies the key elements in leading a successful ACO to improve quality, reduce healthcare costs and enable you to share in the savings that you generate.

Define artificial intelligence and its relevance to health care. Discuss the application of it and machine learning to rural health care. Explain how to support Flex Programs in creating an awareness of artificial intelligence for their CAHs and RHCs.

Explain why health care is targeted by cyberattacks, who the attackers are, and the potential implications. Recognize the top cyber threats to health care organizations such as critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural health clinics (RHCs). Discuss how health care organizations can practice preparedness and what to do in case of a cyberattack.

This webinar will explore how the concept of resilience supports this ability and how it relates to the goal of healthcare to support quality and safety.

Explore why rural health care providers should be engaged in the transition to value and three key areas of focus to jumpstart the transition.

View the playback from the National Rural HIT Coalition meeting with state and federal updates. Discussions included the quality and effectiveness of telehealth.

Explore service lines that might positively impact the transition from volume to value and long-term organizational viability.

UPMC Cole, located in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, is one of three critical access hospitals CAHs that received national recognition for demonstrating an innovative approach to post-acute care that supports a patient’s continued recovery from illness or management of a chronic illness or disability.

Pinckneyville Community Hospital, located in Pinckneyville, Illinois, is one of just three critical access hospitals that received national recognition for demonstrating an innovative approach to post-acute care that supports a patient’s continued recovery from illness or management of a chronic illness or disability.

Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC), located in Lexington, Nebraska, was one of only four CAHs that received national recognition for demonstrating innovative care coordination initiatives to improve population health.

Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC), located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, was one of only four CAHs that earned national recognition for demonstrating innovative care coordination initiatives to improve population health.

Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH), located in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, is one of only four CAHs that received national recognition for demonstrating innovative care coordination initiatives to improve population health.

Ellenville Regional Hospital is recognized for implementing an innovative project to fight the opioid crisis in collaboration with a federally qualified health care center (FQHC). The Opiate Reduction Medicaid Accelerated Exchange Series Pilot (Max) Project has provided a new model of care in an effort to decrease the administration of opioids in the Emergency Department (ED).