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Understand how mid-level leaders can help their department, organization, and themselves to transition from volume to value and population health.

"Rural health care extends into every aspect of life."

For Tabitha Stone, rural health is deeply connected to the communities, people, and values that have shaped her life. In this employee spotlight, learn how her journey back to her rural roots continues to influence the work she does to support rural hospitals and the communities they serve.

This guide is designed to offer small rural hospitals a basic overview of the key models developed to address the transformation from volume to value-based purchasing of health care services. Recommendations and strategies for managing this shift in payment structure are also included to aid rural health providers.

See this profile to learn about the SHIP and Flex Program in Kansas.

See this profile to learn about the SHIP and Flex Program in Washington.

This event will provide detailed information about the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program (RHSP), which supports rural hospitals to improve financial stability and to enhance or develop services that meet community needs and keep care close to home. RHSP is supported by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and administered by the National Rural Health Resource Center.

For population health initiatives to be successful, it is important to get understanding and buy-in from staff at all levels of the organization, including frontline as well as leadership. This requires creating messaging and education that will inspire and motivate others to join you to address population health.

The Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC), a program of the National Rural Health Resource Center, developed this four-part technical assistance series with support from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP).

See this profile to learn about the SHIP and Flex Program in Pennslyvania.