July 3, 2024
RHIhub This Week
RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications and events.
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July 3, 2024
RHIhub This Week
RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications and events.
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July 2, 2024
Supplemental Health Care Service Agencies Urged to Register with the State
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented workforce challenges in the health care industry that led to an increase in supplemental health care service agencies in operation which help fill critical gaps in staffing. In 2022, a law was passed in Missouri requiring these agencies to register with the State of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).
DHSS was tasked with building the new program and regulations. Since September 2023, DHSS has had oversight of supplemental health care service agencies if such agency provides or procures temporary health care personnel to a licensed hospital (as defined under section 197.020, RSMo), or a licensed assisted living facility, intermediate care facility, residential care facility, or skilled nursing facility (as defined under section 198.006, RSMo), including the registration and inspection process of such agencies and the investigation of complaints.
A supplemental health care services agency is defined in Missouri law as a person, firm, corporation, partnership or association engaged for hire in the business of providing or procuring temporary employment in health care facilities for health care personnel, including a temporary nursing staffing agency, or that operates a digital website or digital smartphone application that facilitates the provision of the engagement of health care personnel and accepts requests for health care personnel through its digital website or digital smartphone application.
Agencies are to register online annually to remain compliant. Changes to the agency, such as contact information or ownership, shall also be reported to DHSS within 30 days of the change.
To view a supplemental health care service agency’s application status, view this dashboard. To report an agency not yet registered with the State, email SHCSA@health.mo.gov or call 573-526-5335.
For more information about regulation of supplemental health care service agencies, visit the DHSS website.
July 2, 2024
Webinar: Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals, July 16
The Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) and the Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA) invite you to join this webinar for a conversation with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
The discussion will focus on the new White House initiative, in partnership with Google and Microsoft, to provide a range of free or discounted cybersecurity services to rural hospitals across the country to help them in their efforts to prevent cyberattacks.
Rural hospitals and clinics face a unique challenge in cybersecurity, balancing limited resources with the increasing sophistication of cyberthreats, which puts patient data and critical healthcare infrastructure at risk.
Registration is required.
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, July 16, 12:00 p.m.
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July 2, 2024
New Resource! Rural Chronic Disease Management Toolkit
The Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) has a new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis.
The Rural Chronic Disease Management Toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support the implementation of chronic disease management programs in rural communities across the United States.
The modules in this toolkit contain resources and information focused on:
rural programs for the management of chronic disease.
Click Here to Access the Rural Chronic Disease Management Toolkit
Click Here to Access the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Toolkit
July 2, 2024
Now Enrolling: Independent Rural Health Clinic Institute
Please consider joining Stroudwater Associates, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) for a seven-part series on finance and revenue cycle for independent RHCs, building on concepts established in the 2023 Independent RHC Institute.
This series features a pre-session meeting to provide a recap of previously covered topics as well as some provider based RHC-specific content.
RHC Institute Benefits:
The Institute begins July 12, so register today!
Click here for the full agenda.
If you have any questions, please contact Tonne McCoy, NOSORH Technical Assistance Director, at tonnem@nosorh.org.
July 2, 2024
Missouri Health Workforce Partnership Meetings – St. Joseph & Warrensburg
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 is hosting two Health Workforce meetings in Missouri:
In this meeting, you will learn about HRSA health workforce programs and resources, as well as discuss health workforce issues, including:
These meetings are offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.
Click Here to Register for St. Joseph meeting, July 11
Click Here to Register for Warrensburg meeting, August 1
July 2, 2024
Missouri Grants 101 Workshops – St. Joseph and Warrensburg
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is hosting two FREE Grants 101 Workshops, in Missouri:
Attendees will learn about:
This workshop is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.
You must register to attend this workshop.
Click Here to Register for St. Joseph Workshop
Click Here to Register for Warrensburg Workshop
July 2, 2024
Missouri Maternal Health Partnership Meetings – St. Joseph and Warrensburg
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 is hosting two Maternal Health Meetings in Missouri:
In these meetings, you will learn about HRSA’s maternal health programs and resources. You will also discuss maternal health issues, including challenges in serving mothers and families, strategies and models to support maternal health, current technical assistance needs, and opportunities for collaboration.
These meetings are offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.
Click Here to register for St. Joseph meeting, July 11
Click Here to register for Warrensburg meeting, August 1
July 2, 2024
National Telehealth Conference – Virtual, July 16
The Health Resources and Services Administration is hosting a virtual National Telehealth Conference to bring public and private sector leaders together to discuss telehealth best practices.
Conference Topics Include:
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 CT
July 2, 2024
Funding Opportunity: Delta Region Maternal Care Coordination Program – Apply by August 2
The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA’s) Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) expects to award up to four cooperative agreements for a total of approximately $7 million over four years.
The purpose of the Delta Region Maternal Care Coordination (Delta MCC) Program – HRSA-24-120 is to improve and increase access to care for pregnant women and new mothers during and after pregnancy.
Objectives:
Eligible applicants
An hour-long technical assistance webinar for applicants will be held on Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. CT.