January 7, 2026
Rural Medicine Lecture Series, January 20
Join the Rural Health Lecture Series on January 20, at 6 p.m. The topic will be Rural Health Research Center: Missouri Practice-based Innovations Network.
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, January 20, 6:00 p.m.
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January 7, 2026
On-Demand Webinar: The Road to ROI in Revenue Cycle: What the Data Says about AI
AI has moved from pilot to payoff in the revenue cycle. A new Forrester Consulting study of 300-plus healthcare leaders shows how AI is driving measurable gains across claims, denials and staffing.
This webinar breaks down what health systems are doing today and what’s actually working. It explores how trust in AI is growing, why adoption is accelerating and where leaders plan to invest next.
RCM leaders face familiar pressures: rising denials, staffing constraints and accuracy gaps that slow cash and increase rework. Point solutions help, but fragmented deployment can stall progress. Executives need clear use cases, credible benchmarks and a path to scale without adding headcount or disrupting operations.
In this session, you’ll get a data-backed view of AI’s influence on revenue cycle performance.
Learnings include:
Cost: Free
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January 7, 2026
Webinar: AI that Delivers: Drive Savings, Optimize Technology Resources, and Ease Staff Workloads, January 27
Discover how AI is creating new opportunities for cost savings and efficiency in healthcare technology management (HTM). Register for this upcoming webinar where the discussion will center on new technology-driven strategies to tackle your healthcare technology challenges – from managing growing medical equipment inventories to streamlining supply chains and boosting workplace efficiency.
Learn how AI-native solutions can help your health system improve accuracy, reduce costs, and empower HTN teams to maximize equipment uptime.
Learning Points:
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, January 27, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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January 7, 2026
Webinar: From Repetitive to Real-Time: AI That Lightens the Back-Office Load, January 22
While clinical AI gets the spotlight, back-office operations are quietly being reshaped by automation, data intelligence and workflow tools that ease burdens across finance, HR, administration and more.
The result? Leading health systems are improving efficiency, reducing burnout and building a more sustainable workforce behind the scenes.
This session explores how AI is actively solving pain points in non-clinical areas, unlocking time, insights and morale. From automating the repetitive to providing real-time insights, AI is helping back-office teams work smarter and stay longer.
Key Takeaways
Cost: Free
When: Thursday, January 22, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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January 7, 2026
37th Rural Health Policy Institute – Register by January 18
Our communities need federal policy to be rooted in rural health experience. Join fellow rural health advocates from your state to speak in person with the 119th Congress and the current administration.
Take the next step with NRHA and hundreds of rural health advocates from across the nation February 10 – 12 in Washington, D.C. o bring your message to the Capitol at the National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA’s) 37th Rural Health Policy Institute.
Early registration before January 18 saves you hundreds and includes access to NRHA’s full advocacy resources and a complimentary one-year membership for first-time non-industry NRHA members.
At this event, you will have the chance to:
Cost:
When: February 10 – 12, 2026
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January 5, 2026
Whitepaper: From Manual to Manageable: How AI and Partnerships are Transforming Urology RCM
Staffing shortages, rising denials and growing patient payment burdens are hitting urology practices especially hard – and outdated revenue cycle models are making things worse.
But a growing number of providers are taking a new approach to coding and revenue cycle management: pairing specialty-specific AI with expert coders to reduce denials, improve accounts receivable performance and relieve pressure on staff.
This whitepaper offers an overview of how practices are evolving their strategies to simplify workflows, improve accuracy and capture more revenue without overhauling everything at once.
Learnings Include:
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January 5, 2026
MRHA Webinar: Beyond Broadband; Uncovering the Hidden Barriers to Rural Telehealth Equity, January 22
Telehealth has transformed rural healthcare by expanding access and reducing travel barriers, but not all communities benefit equally. Persistent socioeconomic and infrastructural challenges continue to limit who can fully participate in telehealth services.
This session, presented by Southern Illinois University, explores findings from a comprehensive narrative review examining how broadband access, digital literacy, and affordability shape telehealth adoption in rural areas.
Participants will gain insight into successful models such as Project ECHO and Avera eCARE, which demonstrate practical, evidence-based approaches to improving access and outcomes. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for strengthening telehealth equity and closing the digital divide in Missouri’s rural healthcare systems.
Target Audience:
Cost: Free
When: Thursday, January 22, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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January 5, 2026
MRHA Webinar: Human Trafficking & Exploitation, January 15
Human trafficking affects communities across Missouri including rural areas where awareness and resources may be limited. This introductory session provides participants with a foundational understanding of human trafficking and exploitation through a trauma-informed, survivor-centered lens.
Attendees will learn to define both sex and labor trafficking, recognize common indicators, and identify barriers that prevent detection and reporting. The training will also dispel common misconceptions about trafficking and explore the demographics and prevalence of survivors in Missouri and beyond.
Target Audience:
Anyone with an interest in serving survivors in rural areas.
Cost: Free
When: Thursday, January 15, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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January 5, 2026
Whitepaper: A Guide for Evaluating the Impact of Ambient AI on Clinicians
A first of its kind, peer-reviewed study published in JAMA Network Open provides compelling evidence for what anecdotal reports previously suggested: ambient AI not only reduces documentation burden – it improves clinician well-being.
Led by Yale School of Medicine and conducted across six health systems, the study used a validated survey tool to measure cognitive load, burnout and patient-centered care. Results showed:
This guide explains the study’s design, the Abridge Clinician Survey methodology and how hospitals can apply similar research to evaluate AI’s real-world impact.
What’s Inside:
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January 5, 2026
Article: Notable Healthcare Policies Taking Effect in 2026
A wave of federal and state healthcare policies is set to take effect in 2026, bringing major changes to hospital operations, reimbursement, insurance markets and patient access.
From the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies to CMS’ expansion of site-neutral payments, tightened prior authorization rules and the first round of Medicare Drug negotiations, 2026 will test how well the healthcare sector adapts to a fast-shifting regulatory landscape under the Trump administration.
Simultaneously, state governments are rolling out new mandates – from insulin copay caps and AI guardrails to expanded coverage requirements and immigrant protections – that will have a notable effect on hospitals, payers and patients in certain markets.
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