Month: January 2023

NRHA Webinar – Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, a Transitional Care Model

January 19, 2023

NRHA Webinar – Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, a Transitional Care Model

Thursday, Feb 16, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST

Allevant, a joint venture between Mayo Clinic and Select Medical, helps Critical Access Hospitals by developing post-acute Transitional Care programs using available Swing Beds. Focused on helping patients transition to their highest level of independence, Transitional Care is a program that involves the patient and family, makes available the full resources of the Critical Access Hospital and focuses on measured outcomes and evidence-based processes to ensure patients get the best care possible.

Allevant has supported approximately 100 Critical Access Hospitals across 22 states including both independent and part of health systems. Our clients have cared for over 12,000 patients representing more than 158,000 swing bed days.

With a strong focus on quality, outcomes, and growth, our clients saw an average growth in swing bed days of 55% by the second year. 64% of patients were categorized as complex medical or complex surgical which is a growing patient population, and only 7% of Transitional Care patients were discharged directly back to acute care during a program stay of less than 30 days. 76% of patients were discharged from Transitional Care back to independence. The average patient rating was 4.83 out of 5 when asked if patients would “recommend the program to others”.

Learn more at www.Allevant.com

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NRHA Webinar – How Rural Providers Can Stay Profitable, Sustainable, and Mitigate Risk Through Accountable Care

January 19, 2023

NRHA Webinar – How Rural Providers Can Stay Profitable, Sustainable, and Mitigate Risk Through Accountable Care

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST

Rural providers in the ACO Investment Model (AIM) saved Medicare over $382 million in just three years. ACOs can be a viable business model to help rural providers meet financial goals and create healthier communities. In this session, hear directly from Tim Putnam, President of Rural Health Consulting, Medical University of South Carolina, Kathy Lee, Director of Population Health, Coryell Memorial Hospital, and Steve Barnett, President & CEO, McKenzie Health System about successes and best practices of thriving in accountable care.

Learning objectives:

  • Review requirements and benefits of the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
  • Demonstrate the value of ACO collaboration coupled with a population health methodology to reduce physician burnout, generate new population health revenue streams, and reduce costs.
  • Understand the value of ACO data and workflows to more than double 340B net discounts.

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Registration Now Open: National Rural EMS & Care Conference 2023

January 19, 2023

Registration Now Open: National Rural EMS & Care Virtual Conference 2023

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, the National Association of State EMS Officials, and the Joint Committee on Rural Emergency Care invite you to join them on April 18-20, 2023, for the 8th annual National Rural EMS & Care Conference!

Register today for this one-of-a-kind virtual conference that brings together rural EMS stakeholders from across the country.

 Registration deadline is April 13, 2023

Visit the Conference web page for additional details as they become available. Please feel free to share this information with your partners, providers, or other interested parties.

If you have questions about the conference, please contact Caroline Wroczynski, NOSORH Education Manager, at carolinew@nosorh.org

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Advancing Health Equity among Hispanic/Latino Populations: Learning series, in Spanish, on best practices and opportunities for action

January 18, 2023

Advancing Health Equity among Hispanic/Latino Populations: Learning series, in Spanish, on best practices and opportunities for action

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA), Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) invites you to be part of the next round of our Advancing Health Equity among the Hispanic/Latino Populations Spanish Learning Series.

This four-part series includes didactic portions on selected topics as well as discussions about factors that contribute to health disparities, barriers to health equity, and successful strategies and models to improve access to care and advance health equity among Hispanic/Latino populations. Participants will be able to engage with subject matter experts and potential new partners and receive information on HRSA programs and resources to support their health equity efforts.

1st Session: Getting to Know HRSA

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Time: 10:00am – 11:15am PST | 11:00am – 12:15pm MST | 12:00pm – 1:15pm CST | 1:00pm – 2:15pm EST

Session Objectives:

  • Discuss HRSA programs, funding opportunities, and resources to enhance primary healthcare access and advance health equity.
  • Share effective ways to collaborate and stay connected to HRSA to leverage resources and gain access to innovative and high-value programs.

Featured Speakers:

Lauren DeVol, Public Health Analyst, HRSA Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA)

Mayra Nicolas, Deputy Division Director, HRSA Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD)

Mae Ruppert, Supervisory Public Health Analyst, HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP)

Natalia Vargas, Public Health Analyst, HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)

Moderator:

Veronica Roa, Public Health Analyst, HRSA Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) Region 1, Boston

Registration is available here.

 

CHRISTUS Health – Webinar – the New ABCs of CHNAs: Insights from CHRISTUS Health

January 18, 2023

CHRISTUS Health – Webinar – the New ABCs of CHNAs: Insights from CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS‘ leaders believe that the impact of a successful CHNA must extend far beyond regulatory necessity. Their latest CHNA document and its data are poised to guide the health equity strategy for all areas of the communities they serve.

Join the new webinar on January 26 at 12pm CT to:

  • Understand how CHRISTUS Health developed a framework to identify “Communities of Focus” and how to apply it to your service areas
  • Discover the ways CHRISTUS is using the CHNA to bring attention to health disparities to different departments within the organization
  • Learn CHRISTUS Health’s process for using the CHNA to set a systemwide goal for reducing heart disease mortality

Interested but can’t attend live? Register anyways to receive first access to the recording.

National Rural Health Resource Center – Podcast Series – Stepping Up: Health Equity in Rural Hospitals Podcast Series

January 18, 2023

National Rural Health Resource Center – Podcast Series – Stepping Up: Health Equity in Rural Hospitals Podcast Series

This four-part podcast series brings together a variety of voices to elaborate on the steps rural hospitals can take to implement sustainable health equity programs and efforts.

Series Objectives:

  1. Understand the importance of and learn tips for establishing an internal diversity, equity, and inclusion culture.
  2. Identify and cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders within the organization and community.
  3. Understand the importance of data for identifying and addressing disparities and hear best practices for collecting and using information.

Recall and utilize examples of successful efforts and appropriate data in rural community health equity programs and initiatives

View the Series Playlist and Start Listening Now

RHPTP – Webinar – Making the ACO Decision

January 18, 2023

RHPTP – Webinar – Making the ACO Decision

Making the ACO Decision: How to Select an ACO

Date: March 15, 2023

Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time

Speaker: Ralph Llewellyn, Eide Bailly LLP

The decision to engage in the ACO movement is a significant one. The first decision is the overall decision to join and embrace the ACO model. As is the case in all major decisions, one needs to ensure the organization understands and embraces the goals and vision of an ACO. The next decision is related to selecting which ACO to participate in. There are large ACOs and there are smaller ACOs. Some are regional while others are national in scope. This session will explore the question of how to select an ACO that is right for an organization.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify variables to be considered when choosing an ACO
  • Compare the various financial models offered by ACOs
  • Recognize suitable questions to ask prior to joining an ACO

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RHPTP – Webinar Health System Support for Rural Value-Based Care

January 18, 2023

RHPTP – Webinar Health System Support for Rural Value-Based Care

Health System Support for Rural Value-Based Care

 

Date: February 15, 2023

Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time

Speaker: Clint MacKinney, MD

This presentation follows the Value-Based Care is Here: Let’s Learn About it webinar. The rural journey from volume to value need not be made alone. Health system affiliations (current or in the future) should advance rural healthcare organizations’ value-based care capacity, and thus future success. In this webinar, Dr. MacKinney will provide a brief overview of healthcare affiliations today. He will then discuss findings from his recent health system interviews that explored the health systems’ role in facilitating rural value-based care success. Finally, Dr. MacKinney will outline what rural value-based care support healthcare organizations should expect from health systems.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

  • Recognize rural healthcare organizations’ future in health system value-based care initiatives
  • Understand what support health systems should provide to rural healthcare organizations transitioning from volume to value
  • Make wiser affiliation decisions based on health system support for value-based care

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This event meets the requirement for one ACHE qualified education credit.

RHPTP – Webinar Value-Based Care is Here – Let’s Learn about it

January 18, 2023

Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP) – Webinar Value-Based Care is Here – Let’s Learn about it

Value-Based Care is Here – Let’s learn about it!

Date: January 18, 2023

Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time

Speaker: Clint MacKinney, MD

In this session, Dr. MacKinney will propose that value-based care advances the Triple Aim- better care, improved health, and smarter spending. He will discuss the basics of value-based care and value-based payment using a predominant example – accountable care organizations. Dr. MacKinney will emphasize the importance of robust primary care, such as provided in patient-centered health homes, to deliver value-based care. Finally, Dr. MacKinney will offer suggestions for rural health care organizations to start their journey to value-based care.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the origins of, and rationale for, value-based care and value-based payment
  • Appreciate the importance of robust primary care to advance value-based care
  • Consider next steps to enhance value-based care capacity in rural health care organizations

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Opportunities of Interest for OT21-2103 Colleagues

January 13, 2023

Opportunities of Interest for OT21-2103 Colleagues

We’re pleased to share two opportunities that may be of interest to you or your partners. Please find the information below and reach out to the points of contact listed if you have questions.

  1. The next iteration for the REACH program (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) will be released this year. Please access this link for the related grants.gov forecast listing (https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=342940). Individuals can click on the “Subscribe” button in the top right corner. Once registered with the website you will be notified when the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is released and ready for applications to be submitted.
  2. The National Equity Atlas is officially accepting applications for its second cohort of fellows. The program is designed for grassroots leaders of color who want to learn how to use data to advance racial and economic equity in their communities. The application portal will remain open through January 21, 2023, and the fellowship will begin in March 2023. For more information, see the announcement and links below:

 

Are you a grassroots leader of color currently working on equity campaigns for policy and systems change? Do you want to explore how data can bolster your efforts?

The National Equity Atlas Fellowship might be the perfect opportunity for you! Application Deadline: January 21, 2023

Facilitated by PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute, this year-long program is designed to equip advocates of color with skills and tools to leverage data to advance racial and economic equity in their communities. During the experience, fellows will increase their skills in data analysis and visualization while producing data products to use in their organization’s equity campaigns. They will also network with other equity advocates across the country, participate in group learning sessions and one-on-one coaching sessions, and forge deeper connections with Atlas team members. Organizations will receive a $7,500 stipend to support their fellow’s participation in the program.

Apply Now

The deadline for applications is January 21, 2023. For more information, visit nationalequityatlas.org/lab/fellowship-cohort2.