September 4, 2025
Research Alert: Supply, Distribution, and Access to Cardiologists, Neurologists, Oncologists, and Pulmonologists in the Rural and Urban U.S.
This study from the WWAMI Rural Health Research Center analyzes changes in the supply and distribution specialists – cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, and pulmonologists – that treat the conditions associated with four of the top causes of rural mortality.
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September 4, 2025
Research Alert: Rural/Urban Differences in Health, Health Care Use, and Barriers to Care for Postpartum and Parenting Women, 2006-2018
Access to maternity care has been declining in rural communities, and rural residents face elevated risks of maternal morbidity and mortality. More than half of maternal deaths in the United States occur in the postpartum year.
The goal of this analysis from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center was to describe rural/urban differences in health, health care utilization, and barriers to care for reproductive-age females, with specific focus on those who are parents of young children (ages 1-4) and those who are postpartum (gave birth last year).
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September 4, 2025
Policy Brief: Rural Beneficiary Access to Medicare Advantage – Part D Plans
In 2023, there were nearly twice as many Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) plans in metropolitan counties as in noncore (the most rural) counties, averaging about 29 plan choices for enrollees in metropolitan counties compared to 16 plans available to enrollees in noncore counties.
This policy brief from the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis updates RUPRI’s analysis of MA-PDs including enhanced benefit plan availability and variations in characteristics across metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore areas.
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September 4, 2025
September is National Recovery Month
First recognized in 1989, National Recovery Month promotes new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, supports the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and highlights the dedication of communities and service providers who make recovery possible.
In honor of National Recovery Month, the White House proclaimed the week of August 31 as the 2025 Overdose Prevention Week to remember the lives lost, support grieving families, and review the nation’s solemn commitment to ending the overdose epidemic.
A variety of federal resources is available to support individuals and their families:
To learn more about programs created by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) to support recovery, visit the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) on HRSA’s website.
Each of the RCORP Centers of Excellence provides a clearinghouse of information and resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery that are specific to rural communities.
Recovery Resources
Click Here for SAMHSA’s National Recovery Month Resources and Tools
Click Here to Read Presidents’ Overdose Prevention Week Proclamation
Click Here for SAMHSA’s 2025 Recovery Month Toolkit
Click Here for CDC Stigma Reduction Guide
Click Here for the National Institute on Drug Abuse Preferred Language for Talking About Addiction
September 3, 2025
Webinar: Breaking Barriers to Better Patient Experiences: Doing More with Less in Healthcare Marketing, September 23
Healthcare marketers and digital leaders face rising patient expectations, evolving AI-driven search behavior and constant pressure to deliver results with fewer resources.
In this session, leaders from Banner Health, NorthBay Health and Mount Sinai Health System will share how they have broken down silos, aligned teams and applied marketing agility to deliver measurable wins.
You will explore how smarter search strategies, AI readiness and cross functional collaboration are helping systems book more appointments, reduce costs and improve the patient journey.
Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can put to work immediately.
Key Learnings:
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, September 23, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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September 3, 2025
Webinar: Optimizing Epic Community Connect – Strategies for Success from Both Sides of the Connection, September 25
For many health systems, Epic Community Connect seems like a win-win: access for affiliates, scale for hosts. But all too often, key issues are overlooked – from governance and readiness to role clarity and long-term support.
The result? Friction, confusion and missed opportunities on both sides of the partnership.
In this webinar, Epic experts share what works – and what doesn’t – based on firsthand experience supporting Community Connect programs nationwide. Whether you’re a host system or an incoming site, this session will help you avoid common pitfalls and build a stronger Epic ecosystem.
Learnings Include:
Cost: Free
When: Thursday, September 25, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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September 3, 2025
Webinar: Built for Every Moment – Inside a Connected Healthcare Build Experience, September 16
Even the most thoughtfully designed healthcare facilities can fall short when advanced technology planning is delayed or fragmented. Misalignment between architects, construction teams, technology partners, and clinical leadership often results in costly delays, scope creep, and missed strategic objectives.
Join healthcare and industry leaders unpack and explore how early collaboration across disciplines drives operational efficiency, clinician alignment, and future-ready outcomes to deliver on healthcare visions.
Key Takeaways:
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, September 16, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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September 3, 2025
Registration Open: Joint Public Health Conference, September 23-25
It starts here: Investing in Public Health.
Conference Objectives
Education, Networking, Involvement
Session Topics
Cost:
When: September 23-25
Where: Wyndham Executive Center, 2200 I-70 Drive SW, Columbia, MO 65203
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September 3, 2025
Whitepaper: 3 Ways to Improve Cybersecurity Amid Healthcare’s Cyber Crisis
Recently, a wave of cyberattacks forced healthcare executives to reckon with an uncomfortable truth: traditional cybersecurity strategies are no longer enough.
This report from Advisory Board shares how more than 10 experts – from provider organizations and digital health firms to consulting leaders – are redefining what cyber resilience means in an era of third-party interdependence.
It outlines a strategic shift from reactive defense to collaborative, systemwide resilience – and the practical steps leaders are taking to manage operational risk, strengthen contracts and reduce exposure across complex networks.
Download the report to learn:
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September 3, 2025
Webinar: Closing Healthcare Communication Gaps with AI, September 17
Disconnected systems and inefficient workflows often lead to patient frustration, staff dissatisfaction and compliance risk.
In today’s complex healthcare environment, outdated communication tools slow decision-making and leave critical messages unanswered, which has negative implications for care quality and patient satisfaction.
Join this virtual learning session to discover how AI-driven communications are transforming patient interactions, streamlining operations and supporting HIPAA compliance.
You’ll Learn:
Cost: Free
When: Wednesday, September 17, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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