Month: November 2024

Looking Ahead to 2025: Continuing Education for Health Professions Webinar Series

November 25, 2024

Looking Ahead to 2025: Continuing Education for Health Professions Webinar Series

Mark your calendar for these upcoming 2025 Continuing Education for Health Professions webinar series.

Jab Gab Series:

  • Resolve to Prevent Cancer – HPV and Adolescent Vaccine Schedules, Tuesday, January 7, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Show Your Love with Lifelong Immunity – Addressing Pediatric Vaccine Hesitancy, Tuesday, February 4, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Your registration allows you to participate in all/any of the webinars – you only need to register one time. If you miss a live Zoom webinar you will have the opportunity to watch a recording.

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Upcoming Webinar: Firstline Infection Prevention Webinar Series, December 5

November 25, 2024

Upcoming Webinar: Firstline Infection Prevention Webinar Series, December 5

The Firstline Infection Control webinar series focuses on the basics of infection control. These webinars cover topics like how viruses spread, proper cleaning, and how to use personal protective equipment. The content is delivered in plain language with practical applications. Those working in long term care, outpatient settings, public health, and hospitals can all benefit from these webinars.

Please note your registration allows you to participate in all/any of the webinars – you only need to register one time. If you missed a live Zoom webinar you will have the opportunity to watch a recording, but you must be registered to receive a link.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, December 5, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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HRSA Launches a Nationwide Public Awareness Campaign to Promote the Maternal Mental Health Hotline

November 22, 2024

HRSA Launches a Nationwide Public Awareness Campaign to Promote the Maternal Mental Health Hotline

On Thursday, November 13, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced a new nationwide campaign to raise public awareness of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA).

The National Maternal Health Hotline is a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader efforts to improve maternal health and supports HRSA’s ongoing initiative to reduce maternal mortality and health disparities.

As part of the campaign, HHS will collaborate with companies and organizations such as retailers, grocers, pharmacies, and health and community associations to publicize mental health resources for moms and pregnant women in everyday locations.

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2025 Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Additional Facility Payment Announced

November 22, 2024

2025 Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Additional Facility Payment Announced

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the 2025 monthly facility payment amount for REHs will be $285,625.90. congress created REHs to preserve access to emergency and outpatient services in rural areas.

Each REH receives the same Additional Facility Payment amount, and this payment is intended to support the operation and maintenance of the facility and furnishing of services. FORHP funds the Rural Health Redesign Center to provide 1:1 technical assistance to help hospitals and communities make informed decisions about converting to this model of care.

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Rural Health Research: Triad Program Perspectives on Preventing and Addressing Elder Abuse in Rural Communities

November 22, 2024

Rural Health Research: Triad Program Perspectives on Preventing and Addressing Elder Abuse in Rural Communities

Elder abuse is a widespread issue, and rural communities face unique risks to preventing, identifying, and addressing it.

This brief from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center shares results from key informant interviews with representatives of rural Triads (multi-sectoral community-based partnerships that address elder abuse) to illuminate rural-specific dimensions of this issue.

Key Findings:

  • Challenges to preventing and addressing elder abuse included themes related to education and awareness, outreach and engagement, limited resources and services, reporting issues, isolation, stigma, and systemic barriers.
  • Criteria for successful interventions from rural Triads include the integration of elder abuse programming, community collaboration, older adult engagement, and elder abuse infrastructure.

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Rural America at a Glance: 2024 Edition

November 22, 2024

Rural America at a Glance: 2024 Edition

Rural America at a Glance, 2024 edition, focuses on the age structure of the rural population and the implications of age-related demographic change including rural migration, employment, poverty, childcare, eldercare, and broadband

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Health Equity: Research Recap

November 22, 2024

Health Equity: Research Recap

This research recap describes how telehealth impacts health equity and opportunities for reducing health disparities.

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DEA Extends Telehealth Flexibilities

November 22, 2024

DEA Extends Telehealth Flexibilities

This week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in concert with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a third extension of telemedicine flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled medications through December 31, 2025.

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Upcoming Webinar: The Early Project Planning Phases of a Capital Development Project, December 12

November 22, 2024

Upcoming Webinar: The Early Project Planning Phases of a Capital Development Project, December 12

Is your health center planning a capital project in the next 1-5 years, but you’re not sure where to start? Consider joining Capital Link, on December 12, for The Early Project Planning Phases of a Capital Development Project webinar to learn the foundational steps for developing facilities that provide access to comprehensive, affordable health services tailored to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of diverse communities.

Capital Link will also introduce their Capital Development Learning Collaborative – Early Project Planning Stages, launching in January 2025. This collaborative will provide actionable guidance and tools for successfully planning, financing, and completing a capital project.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, December 12, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

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Telehealth Policy Update

November 19, 2024

Telehealth Policy Update

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule and CY2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, which include telehealth policies.

Absent Congressional action, the statutory limitations in place for Medicare telehealth services prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency will take effect for most telehealth services beginning January 1, 2025.

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