February 7, 2024
Telehealth Community Stories: Mobile Clinics for Substance Use Disorder
Mobile clinics can increase access to health care for substance use disorder, especially for rural areas.
Read highlights of ways that providers and patients are using telehealth to make a difference on Telehealth.HHS.gov.
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February 7, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) on Severe Maternal Morbidity Measurement
The Agency for Healthcare, Research and Quality (AHRQ) released a Request for Information (RFI) on Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM). AHRQ is seeking public input on the usability, feasibility and likely uptake of an SMM measure, produced through the Quality Indicators Program.
AHRQ invites stakeholders representing:
The comment period closes on March 4.
Still have questions? Please contact Judy George, Program Lead for AHRQ, judy.george@ahrq.hhs.gov
Submit comments to askahrq@ahrq.hhs.gov
February 6, 2024
HIPAA and Privacy Concerns: Telehealth Technology Considerations
The telehealth platform you use should meet HIPAA requirements.
All telehealth services provided by covered health care providers and health plans must comply with the HIPAA Rules.
This means only using technology vendors that comply with HIPAA Rules and will enter into HIPAA business associate agreements .
Resources:
Trainings by American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC)
February 6, 2024
Update on Efficiency of Store-and-Forward
Telehealth refers to a collection of methods to enhance health care delivery and education – it’s not a specific service.
Telehealth spans four distinct applications:
Store-and-forward is considered “asynchronous telehealth, a communication between parties that is not live.” It is a service rendered outside of a real-time or live interaction with a patient.
According to Telehealth.HHS.gov, asynchronous direct-to-patient telehealth can streamline patient workflows:
Store-and-forward commonly used in:
Telehealth Resources
February 5, 2024
Registration is Open for the 2024 Missouri Immunization Conference, “Building Immunity in Missouri Communities”
Don’t miss this enlightening and transformative experience as the Missouri Immunization Coalition (MIC) gears up to host its much-anticipated annual Missouri Immunization Conference.
The purpose of the conference is to provide immunization education to increase immunization rates and protect all Missourians.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will self-report increased knowledge about:
And, increased confidence in:
Target Audience
Public Health Professionals Nurses Physicians
School Nurses Hospital & ambulatory staff Pharmacists
Advanced Practice Providers Social Workers Psychologists
Community Health Workers Nursing Home Administrators LPHA/FQHC staff
Long-term care staff Health Professions Students Policy makers
When: April 25 – 26, Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia
Attendee Pricing:
Exhibitor Pricing
Register Here
February 5, 2024
Elevate Your Leadership in 2024
The National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA’s) CEO Certification Program is launching the ninth CEO Cohort in March 2024.
Program Highlights
Kick Off Date: March 12, 2024, 4:00 p.m. EST
Apply Today
February 2, 2024
CMS Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data – Comment by May 29
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeks feedback on enhancing Medicare Advantage (MA) data capabilities and increase public transparency.
With over half of Medicare beneficiaries and 45% of rural beneficiaries enrolled in MA, transparency about the program has become increasingly important.
CMS is seeking information on common challenges and experiences in the MA program for which limited data are currently available.
Click Here to Learn More
Submit a Formal Comment
February 2, 2024
Open for Comment: Input to CMS on Burden of Information Collection Requirements – Comment by February 26
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on the information collection requirements in two key areas for rural stakeholders:
Submit Comment Here
February 2, 2024
Rural Health Research – A Comparison of 2017 – 2019 Uncompensated Care of Rural and Urban Hospitals by Net Patient Revenue, System Affiliation and Ownership
Researchers at the North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center use 2017 – 2019 Medicare Cost Report data to study the association of uncompensated care with:
February 2, 2024
HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program – Apply by March 7
This program provides funds to repay a portion of their outstanding qualifying educational loans.
Eligible Applicants
Have Questions?
Join this two-hour webinar, on Tuesday, February 13, 2:30 for answers and assistance in completing the application.
