The National Rural Health Resource Center (The Center) has been awarded a three-year, nearly $12 million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide in-depth technical assistance to rural hospitals across the country — to help them add or expand health care services to meet community needs and keep care close to home.
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While rural health care organizations have always worked to minimize staff turnover, the current environment has made workforce sustainability a critical issue. The good news is that organizations of all
The Rural Hospital Stabilization Program seeks to improve health care in rural areas by providing in-depth technical assistance to rural hospitals to enhance and/or expand service lines to meet local needs and keep health care services available locally.
This collection of resources provides rural health care organizations, leaders, and communities with insights, guidance, and tools that can help them adapt to the evolving maternal health landscape.
The Customizable Communications Toolkit is designed to support the communication needs of rural hospitals and clinics that are seeking to promote health care confidence, along with specific organizational programs and services.
View details about the Spring 2025 Flex Program Introductory Workshop scheduled for April 1-3, 2025 in Rockville, Maryland. This event is intended for new Flex Program staff, including Coordinators and Directors.
Join us on March 20, 2025, for an interactive telehealth webinar where a leading consultant will introduce Virtual Smart Room technology, including virtual nursing and integrated specialist consults. Engage with peers as they share real-world insights on build-outs, challenges, and innovative solutions, followed by a Q&A session.
This Flex Virtual Knowledge Group webinar included the benefits of wellness and resiliency activities to integrate into the routine of Flex Program Partners; TASC, Flex Monitoring Team (FMT), and RQITA.
This MBQIP Virtual Knowledge Group webinar from the RQITA Resource Center will share information and resources about MBQIP 2025 and the Hybrid Hospital-Wide Readmissions measure with state Flex Program personnel and their subcontractors.
Is your rural health care organization working toward improved care coordination? Learn about the many strategies adopted by Meeker Memorial Hospital, a critical access hospital in Litchfield, Minnesota, that participated in the 2022-2023 RHPTP cohort. Since completing the project, the hospital has achieved many of its RHPTP goals and plans to proceed with initiatives that will allow it to continue on the path toward value-based care.
Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC), a 49-bed, perspective payment hospital located in Fort Kent, Maine, was one of six organizations selected to participate in the 2022-2023 Rural Health Provider Transition Project (RHPTP). Read more about their year-long engagement in RHPTP, as NMMC worked with RHPTP’s technical assistance consultants on financial and operational improvements, as well as strategy and infrastructure to improve quality in preparation for participation in alternative payment and care delivery models.
Located in Southeastern Appalachia, the Jaynes team serves its patients in a former post office, now turned clinic, in more ways than your typical primary care visits. Read more about this inspiring site visit to Corbin, Kentucky and the many lessons learned.
This webinar supported by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and coordinated by TASC, focused on the Flex Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 wrap-up, kicking off FY 2024, as well as the CAH quality assessment.
Read more about Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center's year-long engagement in RHPTP, when the hospital worked with RHPTP’s technical assistance (TA) consultants on financial and operational improvements, and on developing a strategy and infrastructure to improve patient safety in preparation for participation in alternative payment and care delivery models.
Lisa Davis, the director of the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH) and a tireless advocate for rural health at both the state and national levels, was awarded the 2024 Calico Quality Leadership Award at the annual Flex Program Reverse Site Visit held in Washington, DC, on July 17-18.
Learn about this critical access hospital's top accomplishments and current plans toward improved engagement in the transition to value-based care.
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.
Join us to explore how we can optimize resources among Flex, SHIP, and the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program. We'll delve into the purpose of each program and discuss strategies for effective coordination and communication to best serve our rural communities!
This Flex Virtual Knowledge Group (VKG) webinar is focused on integrating strategic planning processes into Flex Programs.
Speare Memorial Hospital (SMH), a critical access hospital located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, was one of six organizations selected to participate in the 2022-2023 Rural Health Provider Transition Project (RHPTP). SMH has seen RHPTP’s impact on their improved organizational culture and overall patient experience and is a wonderful example of a health care organization utilizing existing resources to bolster their many strengths and recent goals. The RHPTP team is excited to see what this transition to value-based care brings to their community and is so fortunate to celebrate their progress and commitment in the project. Read more about SMH's top accomplishments and current initiatives toward greater care coordination.