Webinar: Wellstar’s Blueprint for Scaling Mobile Devices Securely, September 30

September 29, 2025

Webinar: Wellstar’s Blueprint for Scaling Mobile Devices Securely, September 30

As mobile technology becomes foundational to care delivery, many health systems are expanding shared device programs – but few have a strategy to match.

In this session, Wellstar Health System IT Security Manager Clay Hall will walk through the system’s approach shared mobility, from policy and provisioning to risk mitigation and accountability.

You’ll also hear key insights from the 2025 State of Shared Mobile Devices in Healthcare report, based on feedback from more than 400 clinical and IT leaders across the U.S., Canada, UK and Australia. Findings shed light on the current state of shared-use mobility, including clinical benefits, cost savings and common threats to success.

Learnings Include:

  • How Wellstar planned for scale while streamlining workflows and reducing friction,
  • How shared device programs save an average of $1.1 million annually, and
  • The Top challenges in mobile deployment and how to get ahead of them.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, September 30, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Webinar: Partnering for Performance: What the KLAS Nurse & Staff Scheduling 2025 Report Means for Healthcare Leaders, October 30

September 26, 2025

Webinar: Partnering for Performance: What the KLAS Nurse & Staff Scheduling 2025 Report Means for Healthcare Leaders, October 30

Health systems face intensifying pressure to reduce burnout, improve staff satisfaction and get smarter about scheduling. The new 2025 KLAS Nurse & Staff Scheduling report highlights which capabilities – and vendors – are actually delivering results.

Join KLAS Research, Penn State Health and symplr as they unpack what the data reveals about mobility, automation and real-world workforce results. This timely session goes beyond rankings to help decision-makers interpret the report’s findings and apply them at the system level.

What to expect from the session:

  • Why KLAS released this report now – and what top-performing vendors are doing differently,
  • How health systems can leverage insights from the report to improve workforce satisfaction and retention, and
  • The role of mobility, automation and reporting in reducing burnout and elevating care.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, October 30, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Whitepaper: Stuck in Spreadsheets? Healthcare Finance Leaders are Moving to the Cloud – Here’s How

September 26, 2025

Whitepaper: Stuck in Spreadsheets? Healthcare Finance Leaders are Moving to the Cloud – Here’s How

Healthcare finance teams are overwhelmed with disconnected systems, error-prone spreadsheets and slow closes – especially in growing, multi-entity organizations.

These inefficiencies waste time, increase compliance risk and prevent leaders from accessing the real-time insights they need to make strategic decisions. Every delay amplifies inaccuracies, burnout and missed opportunities.

In this guide, healthcare leaders get a clear roadmap to smarter financial operations with a cloud-based strategy. You’ll learn how to centralize data, automate processes and scale operations without compromising compliance or performance.

Inside You’ll Find:

  • Practical advice on consolidating financials across facilities and sites,
  • Best practices for implementation, from data migration to user training, and
  • Tips for reducing IT burden and improving team productivity long-term.

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Webinar: What AI in Healthcare Looks Like – 3 Case Studies, 3 Different Paths to Results, September 29

September 26, 2025

Webinar: What AI in Healthcare Looks Like – 3 Case Studies, 3 Different Paths to Results, September 29

AI is no longer an emerging idea in healthcare. It’s being tested and scaled across the care continuum. But what’s actually working?

This session breaks down three real-world AI use cases is healthcare that have produced measurable results. Advisory Board Executive Partner Ken Weitzel will walk through the operational challenges, leadership decisions and outcomes of each initiative.

Executives will leave with a sharper understanding of where AI is delivering value – and how to position their organizations to benefit next.

Key Takeaways:

  • What successful AI adoption actually looks like,
  • How leaders are aligning strategy, people and processes to drive results, and
  • Common mistakes to avoid when scaling AI.

Cost: Free

When: Monday, September 29, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: $264K and Counting: How One Rural Clinic Scaled RPM + CCM Without Burning Out Staff, October 2

September 26, 2025

NRHA Webinar: $264K and Counting: How One Rural Clinic Scaled RPM + CCM Without Burning Out Staff, October 2

A rural clinic is on track to earn $264K in annual reimbursements by implementing Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM). In this session, Dr. Xiaoxu Kang will share nearly two decades of healthcare experience and national recognition for advancing patient-centered Models of care to break down how this clinic made RPM and CCM successful.

Attendees will hear what worked – and what didn’t – when it came to integrating workflows, engaging providers, maintaining compliance, and protecting staff from burnout.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify practical strategies rural clinics can use to launch or optimize RPM and CCM programs,
  • Understand how workflow design and provider engagement impact sustainability and compliance, and
  • Apply lessons learned from real-world results to improve patient outcomes and strengthen clinic finances.

Join this session to see how RPM and CCM can strengthen both care delivery and the bottom line for rural clinics – without overloading your staff.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: Turning IT Challenges into Opportunity: How Freestone Medical Center Saved $500K and Expanded Care, September 30

September 26, 2025

NRHA Webinar: Turning IT Challenges into Opportunity: How Freestone Medical Center Saved $500K and Expanded Care, September 30

Many rural hospitals recognize that their IT systems need an upgrade, but they lack the time, staff, or budget to undertake a comprehensive overhaul. This session shares how one rural facility took a phased, strategic approach to modernization, resulting in improved cybersecurity, reduced downtime, and over $500,000 reinvested into expanded care delivery.

You’ll hear from Brian Doerr, a rural IT expert who has helped hospitals in more than 40 states navigate telecom funding, privacy planning, and infrastructure strategy. A frequent speaker at AHA’s Rural Healthcare Leadership Conferences. Brian brings practical, tested advice for rural leaders who need solutions, not more systems.

Participants will:

  • Learn how a phased approach to IT upgrades can minimize disruption and common pitfalls,
  • Understand how to identify and prioritize improvements that align with rural staffing and budget realities, and
  • See how tracking metrics like downtime, efficiency, and savings can support future planning and reporting.

If you’re responsible for IT decisions and stretched thin on resources, this session offers real-world strategies you can apply now, without adding complexity.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, September 30, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Rural Health Research: Rural-Urban Comparisons of Nursing Staff Turnover Among Skilled Nursing Facilities

September 26, 2025

Rural Health Research: Rural-Urban Comparisons of Nursing Staff Turnover Among Skilled Nursing Facilities

This study from the University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center assessed facility-level turnover rates for nursing and registered nurse (RN) personnel across levels of rurality and by region.

A total of 14,986 facilities were included in the August 2023 data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Of those facilities, 72.3% were in urban areas.

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Rural Health Research: Health Insurance Coverage in Rural and Urban Areas in the U.S., 2023

September 26, 2025

Rural Health Research: Health Insurance Coverage in Rural and Urban Areas in the U.S., 2023

This brief from the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis outlines the health insurance status of people in the U.S., by residence (rural and urban) in 2023, with additional breakdowns by age groups.

The analysis is based on data from the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS), released September 2024 by the U.S. Census Bureau, providing a snapshot of coverage for a point-in-time with national data.

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Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project – Apply by October 10

September 26, 2025

Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project – Apply by October 10

Applications are being accepted by the National Rural Health Resource Center for a FORHP-funded technical assistance program supporting small rural hospitals and certified Rural Health Clinics as they prepare to participate in alternative payment and care delivery models.

Selected applicants will receive one year of focused, virtual and on-site technical assistance designed to strengthen their organization’s understanding of the key elements of value-based care. Project focus areas include quality, efficiency, patient experience, and safety.

Technical assistance will begin early December 2025

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Whitepaper: Better Risk Capture, Better Margins: An Exec Playbook for Improving Risk Adjustment

September 26, 2025

Whitepaper: Better Risk Capture, Better Margins: An Exec Playbook for Improving Risk Adjustment

Incomplete risk capture undermines revenue and care quality, especially as value-based models accelerate. Industry averages fall short: 80% recapture rates, 70% annual wellness visit coverage. That leaves dollars – and patient outcomes – at risk.

This toolkit shows how leading organizations are raising performance with best-in-class targets, technology-enabled processes and a focus on clinician engagement.

See how you can reach 95% recapture, minimize audit exposure and fund care improvements without adding administrative burden.

Download your copy for actionable insights, including:

  • The 7 metrics that determine risk adjustment performance,
  • Strategies to improve coding accuracy and protect revenue, and
  • Steps to operationalize better risk capture across teams.

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