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Telehealth Best Practice Guides

May 6, 2025

Telehealth Best Practice Guides

Whether you are an administrator, hospitalist, or private practitioner – learn how others in your field are using telehealth to connect with patients. Get practical recommendations on billing, strategy, and more to help understand if telehealth is right for you.

Telehealth.HHS currently has 22 Telehealth Best Practice Guides, including but not limited to:

Click Here to explore all Telehealth Best Practice Guides

Live Zoom Webinar: Intensive Behavioral and Medication Treatment for Obesity, June 9

May 6, 2025

Live Zoom Webinar: Intensive Behavioral and Medication Treatment for Obesity, June 9

More effective treatment options for Missouri adults and youth with obesity are available than ever before. This training will familiarize healthcare professionals with intensive/family-based behavioral treatment and medication therapy for patients with obesity. The session will review health behavior changes that help set patients up for success, options for more intensive behavioral treatment and prescribing tips to maximize medication safety and efficacy.

Target Audience:

  • APRN
  • MD
  • PA

Presented by

  • University of Missouri
  • Continuing Education for Health Professions
  • School of Medicine
  • Sinclair School of Nursing
  • Extension
  • Children’s Mercy Kansas City
  • MO HealthNet

Cost: Free

When: Monday, June 9, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

CMEs are available. Click Here to Learn More

Click Here to see speakers

Click Here to Register

Time Critical Diagnosis (TCD) Summit, June 6

May 6, 2025

Time Critical Diagnosis (TCD) Summit, June 6

Missouri’s statewide emergency medical care response system, the Time Critical Diagnosis (TCD) initiative, is intended to help more people survive and recover from trauma, stroke and heart attack.

The TCD summit purpose is to update medical providers who are caring for persons experiencing time critical diagnosis of stroke, trauma, and STEMI with established models of care that promote citizens of central Missouri to receive the right care, at the right place and at the right time.

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Physicians Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Pre-hospital air and ground providers
  • Respiratory therapists
  • Other providers involved in the care of TCD Patients (STEMI, Stroke and Trauma)

Cost:

  • University of Missouri/Truman VA Physician – $70
  • University of Missouri/Truman VA Other Health Professionals
  • Physicians – $119
  • Other Health Professionals – $60

Click Here to See Cancellation/Refund Policy

When: Friday, June 6, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Stoney Creek Hotel

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*ACLS and BLS Checklist Training

You also have the opportunity to complete the ACLS or BLS training in conjunction with the 2025 TCD Summit. Trainings have been scheduled for the afternoon of June 5 and will be held at Stoney Creek Hotel, the same location as the TCD Summit. Spots are limited so reserve your spot quickly.

Click Here to Learn More and Reserve Your Training Spot

Firstline Conference: Infection Control Fundamentals, June 5

May 6, 2025

Firstline Conference: Infection Control Fundamentals, June 5

The event covers topics like: Body Reservoirs/Healthcare Environment Reservoirs/ Body and Healthcare Environment Reservoirs: Synthesis/ Emerging Infectious Disease Threats: Reducing Risk/ PPE/Cleaning/Disinfection/Hand Hygiene.

Target Audience:

  • Those working in long term care,
  • Outpatient settings,
  • Public health,
  • and hospitals

Presented by:

  • Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections/Antimicrobial Resistance Program
  • University of Missouri
  • Continuing Education for Health Professions
  • School of Medicine
  • Sinclair School of Nursing
  • Extension

Cost: Registration is free but you must register to attend

When: Thursday, June 5, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Stoney Creek Hotel

Click Here to See Agenda

CMEs available, Click Here to Learn More

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Live Zoom Webinar: Firstline Community Facilitator Training, May 13

May 6, 2025

Firstline Community Facilitator Training, May 13

Unlock the full potential of Project Firstline materials to empower healthcare workers and foster a culture of safer, higher-quality care. This training will equip you with the essential tools to educate and inspire your team to prevent infections among both patients and staff. By the end, you’ll walk away with proven strategies, expert tips, and adaptable techniques to lead impactful Project Firstline sessions that resonate with your audience and drive real results.

Presented by:

  • Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections/Antimicrobial Resistance Program
  • University of Missouri
  • Continuing Education for Health Professions
  • School of Medicine
  • Sinclair School of Nursing
  • Extension

Cost: Registration is free, but you must register to attend

When: Tuesday, May 13, 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Click Here to See Agenda

CMEs available, Click Here to Learn More

Click Here to Register

Free Medical Flights with LifeLine Pilots – New Resource

May 6, 2025

Free Medical Flights with LifeLine Pilots – New Resource

Transportation continues to be one of the most challenging needs for patients in rural communities, especially for those needing repeating long-term transportation for treatments in faraway areas. LifeLine Pilots is a service that is free to patients and serves 10 states including Missouri, taking people to their non-emergency medical appointments with no limit on the number of flights taken.

How do people access the services offered by LifeLine?

It is easy to work with LifeLine Pilots. A flight request is made using the easy-to-complete online flight request form. The form can be completed by:

  • the passenger,
  • a family member or caregiver, or
  • a social worker/case manager/medical professional.

Once the form is complete the LifeLine Pilots team faxes a physician release to the referring doctor for confirmation and safety considerations. Once the doctor’s form is returned, a call goes out to pilots with the flight details.

If a provider is unsure if the patient is a good fit for a LifeLine Pilots flight, call 800 822-7292 to discuss the situation with the flight coordination team.

If LifeLine Pilots is unable to help, they may have additional resources to share with the patient.

Click Here to Learn More about LifeLine Pilots

Click Here to Access Flight Request Form or Contact LifeLine Pilots

May is Older Americans Month – Senior Resource Fair, May 7

May 6, 2025

May is Older Americans Month – Senior Resource Fair, May 7

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance o Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2025 theme is Flip the Script on Aging, which is a time to recognize older American’s contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm the commitment to serving older adults.

On Wednesday, May 7, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is hosting a Senior Resource Fair at the Capital Mall in Jefferson City from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate Older Americans Month.

There will be a range of exhibitors offering resources and information to Mid-Missouri older adults.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, May 7, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Capital Mall (inside), 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City

For more information, visit Health.Mo.Gov/oam or call Missouri DHSS at 573 751-2413

Register Now: Immunization Community Convening, May 16

May 5, 2025

Register Now: Immunization Community Convening, May 16

Register now for the EXCITE Community Collaboration on May 16, from noon – 4 p.m., lunch provided.

There are 9 in-person locations around the state:

  • Columbia,
  • Kirksville,
  • Louis,
  • Farmington,
  • Sikeston,
  • Vernon,
  • Union,
  • Albany,
  • Ava,
  • and Kansas City

The convening is an opportunity to:

  1. learn about community immunization strategies,
  2. meet other community members with an interest in immunization education and awareness, and
  3. discover opportunities for community immunization collaborations.

Who Should Attend:

  • LPHAs,
  • Pharmacists,
  • Pharmacy techs,
  • Area agencies on aging,
  • FQHCs,
  • Community clinics and healthcare systems,
  • Healthcare providers,
  • Community health workers, and
  • Anyone who wants to talk about community immunization education.

Cost: Free

When: Friday, May 16, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: 9 locations to choose from (see registration link)

Click Here to Register

FY2026 President’s Discretionary Budget Request

May 5, 2025

FY 2026 President’s Discretionary Budget Request

Last week, the Trump Administration unveiled their high level FY 2026 President’s Discretionary Budget request. Among these requests, the Trump administration proposes HHS receive $93.8 billion for FY26, a 26.2% decrease from the FY25 enacted level. Funding levels for the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy programs are not articulated, nor those for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Indian Health Service (HIS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and Administration for Children and Families (ACF).

Other topline discretionary numbers include:

  • $7.2 billion for HRSA, a 19.4% decrease from FY 25
  • $3.0 billion in discretionary funding for CMS, an 18.3% decrease from FY 25
  • $5.6 billion in discretionary funding for CDC, a 38.9% decrease from FY 25
  • $240 million in discretionary funding for AHRQ, a 35% decrease from FY 25
  • $29.3 billion for NIH, a 38% decrease from FY 25
  • $6.2 billion for SAMHSA, a 14.3% decrease from FY 25

USDA is proposed to receive $22.3 billion for FY26, with an 18.3% cut to base discretionary funding, including a $721 million decrease to Rural Development Programs.

The Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA) and the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) are monitoring the possible implications these requests will have on rural health. It is critical that Congress fully funds the rural health safety net and protects core rural programs against cuts in the FY 2026 appropriations process.

NRHA is urging Members of Congress to support our requests to improve rural health care access and affordability.

Click Here to see NRHA’s recent appropriations letter to congressional leadership.

NRHA encourages you to also utilize their advocacy campaigns and Urge Congress to Invest in Rural Health (FY 2026 Appropriations).

Webinar Data Breach Defense: Defending Clinical Department Systems and Improving SOC Efficiency, May 15

May 5, 2025

Webinar Data Breach Defense: Defending Clinical Department Systems and Improving SOC Efficiency, May 15

As data breaches and cyber threats continue to escalate in 2025, hospitals must remain vigilant in detecting and addressing potential data breach incidents. This roundtable webinar will feature insights from hospital executives and cybersecurity experts, offering actionable strategies to help hospitals proactively combat data breaches and other emerging threats.

Key takeaways include:

  • Best practices for data breach threat detection,
  • Ways to improve the efficiency for overloaded SOC (Security Operations Center) staff, and
  • How to improve data breach coverage when threat actors attack – during evening and weekends.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, May 15, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Click Here to Register