2025 Patient Impact Report: Health-System Specialty Pharmacy (HSSP)

May 14, 2025

2025 Patient Impact Report: Health-System Specialty Pharmacy (HSSP)

The fourth annual report reveals the latest Health-System Specialty Pharmacy (HSSP) clinical outcomes, benchmarks, and best practices across the country.

What’s Inside:

  • Latest clinical benchmarks and outcomes measurement strategies broken out by disease state.
  • Research findings on new and innovative patient care strategies from award-winning CPS clinical outcomes studies and journal articles.
  • Insights about how a holistic patient care approach helps address social determinants of health (SDOH).
  • New trends on rare diseases and how HSSP helps facilitate those patient journeys.
  • Real-world testimonials from patients and providers across the country that showcase high-quality care and improved outcomes within HSSP.

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Webinar Series for RHC Leaders – Revenue Cycle Management

May 14, 2025

Webinar Series for RHC Leaders – Revenue Cycle Management

Join the Missouri Association for Rural Health Care (MARHC) for a three-part webinar series designed to empower you with actionable strategies to optimize revenue cycle management.

Presented by industry experts from Wintergreen, this training will provide insights into enhancing financial performance, boosting operational efficiency, and improving patient satisfaction. Options available to attend live or on-demand.

Series Overview and Dates:

  • Strategy Management
    • Learn how to develop and implement effective strategies for comprehensive revenue cycle management to drive growth and sustainability
    • When: On-demand
  • Front-End Improvement
    • Explore best practices for front-end processes, including patient registration, insurance verification, and point-of-service collections.
    • When: May 29, 12:00 p.m.
  • Back-End Improvement
    • Delve into methods to streamline back-end processes, such as claims management, billing, and accounts receivable follow-up, to enhance cash flow and minimize denials.
    • When: August 14, 12:00 p.m.

Cost:

  • Full Series
    • MARHC Members: $100
    • Non-Members: $150
  • Single Session
    • MARHC Members: $50
    • Non-Members: $75

Click Here to Register

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

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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

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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.

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CMEs available, Click Here to Learn More

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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