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Missouri Immunization Coalition Survey

March 3, 2023

Missouri Immunization Coalition Survey

The Missouri Immunization Coalition (MIC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit existing to reduce the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases through education, advocacy, promotion, and collaborative partnerships. We also coordinate with partners across the state that share our vision of better health and well-being for all, including our public health and healthcare workforce.

This is the fourth survey MIC has created to learn about the experiences and needs of our partners. Focusing on staffing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the goal of this survey is learning how MIC can advocate for solutions on local, state, and federal levels with policy and funding decision-makers.

The purpose of this 5–7-minute survey is to understand how providing care for COVID-19 patients, coordinating access to COVID-19 vaccines, and promoting education about COVID-19 disease transmission and prevention has exacerbated pre-pandemic staffing shortages and how agencies are addressing the shortages.

Complete Survey Here

Please respond by Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  

 

Webinar: RHCs and Medicare Shared Savings Program – What You Need to Know

March 3, 2023

Webinar: RHCs and Medicare Shared Savings Program – What You Need to Know

Rural Health Clinic (RHC) participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) has grown significantly. The National Association of Rural Health Clinics, CMS, and Rural Health Value (RHV) will share an overview of MSSP, highlight RHC opportunities, review 2024 MSSP changes, and provide time for Q&A.

March 7 3:00 PM ET

Please register in advance.

      

USDA Launches Rural Data Gateway to Strengthen Partnerships and Expand Access to Resources in Rural

March 3, 2023

USDA Launches Rural Data Gateway to Strengthen Partnerships and Expand Access to Resources in Rural

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development unveiled the Rural Data Gateway, a new resource to make the Department’s data for rural projects easier to access for its partners and people living in rural communities. The Rural Data Gateway will help USDA better target resources to those who most need them in rural places. It also will help the Department be a stronger partner to rural people, entrepreneurs, government officials and other stakeholders.

Resources Available as Public Health Emergency Declaration Ends

March 3, 2023

 

Resources Available as Public Health Emergency Declaration Ends

The Biden Administration announced the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Declaration is anticipated to end on May 11, 2023. This will significantly impact CMS Certified Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Please see this linked CMS publication to learn more. Click here to learn more about how the end of the PHE Declaration will affect other provider types.

The National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) is the nation’s top resource for all things related to RHCs. NOSORH recommends reviewing their article The Approaching End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Its Implications for RHCs and keeping an eye on the Resources tab for any upcoming TA webinars.

New Wipfli Report: State of Rural Healthcare

March 3, 2023

New Wipfli Report: State of Rural Healthcare Report

Wipfli, LLP, recently published a report based on a survey of more than 100 rural healthcare organizations across 25 states to learn how they’re coping with economic and regulatory challenges. Despite a record number of rural hospitals closing during the past two years and several other rural hospitals at risk of closure, the State of Rural Healthcare report reveals that organizations surveyed are cautiously optimistic for the future. Two-thirds of respondents said their financial situation today is the same or better than it was five years ago. Looking ahead, over 75% of rural providers expect their revenue to grow or remain flat over the next three years

Download the full report to learn how rural healthcare organizations plan to maintain their financial health.

Webinar – Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) General Education

March 3, 2023

Webinar – Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) General Education

Stroudwater Associates, in partnership with the Missouri Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, will provide general education on topics including REH Conditions of participation, clinical services, staffing, general operations, potential community concerns, and finance/reimbursement.

Presenters:

Eric Shell, CPA, MBA, Chairman, Stroudwater Associates

With a dedication to improving rural communities, Eric Shell is an industry leader in supporting rural healthcare in its transition to population health. For his nearly 30 years in healthcare financial management and consulting, Eric’s passion for sustainable and accessible rural healthcare has driven him to help hundreds of rural health systems achieve improved financial and operational performance.

Carla Brock Wilber, DNP, RN, NE-BC, Senior Consultant, Stroudwater Associates

Carla Wilber, an accomplished nurse administrator with a strong background in critical care, education, Lean process improvement, and emergency services, joined Stroudwater in 2014. She has completed numerous facility assessments and process improvements in quality, care management, emergency department, and care transitions for critical access hospitals, rural and urban health systems, and provider groups.

Stroudwater will be hosting the general education webinar on three separate dates. Individuals interested in attending only need to register for one meeting. The schedule below includes the meeting date and time and the link to register for the meetings.

Friday, April 14: 1:30 – 2:30 PM CST

Monday, May 8: 1:00 – 2:00 PM CST

Thursday, June 22: 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST

Contact the Stroudwater Team:

Eric Shell, Principal: eshell@stroudwater.com

Carla Wilber, Senior Consultant: cwilber@stroudwater.com

Lindsay Corcoran, Senior Consultant: lcorcoran@stroudwater.com

Megan Zook, Project Coordinator: mzook@stroudwater.com

Who Do You See When You Think of Rural?

March 3, 2023

Who Do You See When You Think of Rural?

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is proud to help better showcase the diversity and power of rural communities.

Older. Sicker. Poorer. White. Less educated. This has long been how rural communities are viewed and stereotyped. Reality is much different — and NRHA hopes to change this narrative.

Rural America is incredibly diverse, innovative, and constantly evolving in culture and community. That’s why NRHA is proud to announce our Faces of Rural Campaign to better showcase the diversity and power of rural communities.

This campaign can be used as an educational tool to create a more accurate picture of rural communities and the dialogue used to discuss and celebrate them.

Watch Video

NRHA was only able to feature a few profiles in the video and invites you to feel free to post some rural faces and the stories behind them on social media with #FacesofRural.

This campaign is the result of a partnership with Legato Healthcare Marketing and showcases communities and programs that exemplify the heart of rural America.

As an organization made up of diverse and passionate membership and staff, NRHA is proud to lead the way in championing this effort.

Free Suicide Prevention Workshop for Service Providers in Rural Communities

March 1, 2023

Free Suicide Prevention Workshop for Service Providers in Rural Communities

Between 2000 and 2020, suicide rates rose 46% in non-metro areas compared to 27.3% in metro areas. Now more than ever, learning actionable skills to help individuals at risk can make a critical difference. SafeSide Prevention and UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence together are offering a free, half-day workshop that provides participants with a systematic framework for suicide prevention. This comprehensive training for service providers in rural communities includes special focus on youth, substance use, and Indigenous communities. The interactive workshop features video demonstrations, active discussion groups, and access to the latest research on best practices. For a year after the workshop—also at no cost—you can take advantage of ongoing support, including monthly Q&A video calls and online discussion forums.

Register now and choose from one of three workshop dates: March 21, May 23, or July 25 from 12:00-3:30 pm ET.

Webinar –NRHA’s Rural Hospital HR Certification Program

February 28, 2023

Webinar – NRHA’s Rural Hospital HR Certification Program – Wednesday, March 8 at 12:30 PM

The increasing rates of employee burnout and turnover coupled with the struggle to recruit and retain staff are just some of the everyday obstacles faced by rural hospital HR Leaders. Along with constantly changing policies and regulations and a lack of resources across the board, there has never been a more crucial time to support rural hospital HR Leaders.

Do any of these topics concern with you?

  • Recruiting
  • Retention
  • Burnout
  • Culture
  • Staff & Organizational Training/Development
  • Labor Laws & Regulations
  • Communication
  • FTEs, Productivity, & Payroll
  • Budgeting
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Benefits

Learn about how NRHA’s Rural Hospital HR Certification Program can provide the network, knowledge, and tools for your rural hospital’s HR Leaders! Join NRHA on March 8th at 12:30 pm to learn about this one of kind program, created by rural hospital HR executives for rural hospital HR executives.

Register Here