January 14, 2026

Webinar: A Roadmap for Physician Alignment, Engagement and Retention, February 24

This educational presentation delivers a practical roadmap for strengthening physician alignment, improving engagement, and supporting long-term retention in rural health organizations.

Led by Scott Polenz, a former rural hospital CEO who developed a micro-tertiary hospital serving rural communities and later oversaw physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention for more than 1,200 providers, the session focuses on leadership and operational approaches that influence workforce stability in rural settings.

The discussion walks through how misalignment develops, where engagement breaks down, and how rural organizations can implement sustainable retention systems using actionable tools, clear checkpoints, and data-informed decision-making. Emphasis is placed on approaches that can be applied immediately and adapted across hospitals and clinics of varying size and structure.

Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to apply the roadmap in their own organization and how to measure progress through workforce stability, operational performance, and avoided recruitment and onboarding costs.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Apply a structured roadmap to strengthen physician alignment, engagement, and retention in rural settings,
• Identify early indicators of misalignment and prioritize actions that influence retention outcomes,
• Implement practical leadership and operational practices that support long-term physician commitment, and
• Measure retention progress using workforce, operational, and financial indicators.

Attend this webinar to gain a practical roadmap for improving physician alignment, engagement, and retention in rural health organizations while supporting operational and financial stability.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, February 24, 1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m.

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January 14, 2026

Webinar: Advancing Neurological Care in Rural America: Practical Approaches to Improve Diagnosis, Care, & Outcomes in MS & Parkinson’s, February 19

Rural health professionals are often the first point of contact for patients experiencing early symptoms of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s Disease (PPD). Yet, limited access to specialists, diagnostic tools, and coordinated care can delay diagnosis and lead to poor health outcomes.

This webinar equips rural health professionals with practical strategies to recognize, manage, and refer patients with MS and Parkinson’s disease. Participants will gain insights into early symptom recognition, best practices for ongoing wellness and care, and the latest treatments and strategies to improve quality of life for patients.

By strengthening local capacity to recognize and intervene with these complex neurological conditions, rural health teams can reduce diagnostic delays, improve treatment adherence, and achieve better long-term outcomes for people living with MS and PD.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, February 19 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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January 14, 2026

Webinar: Staying Ahead of AI in Rural Revenue Cycle Compliance, January 17

This session shows rural hospital leaders exactly where AI-driven payor scrutiny is creating financial risk and what actions have reduced that risk in similar rural settings.

Attendees will see which documentation patterns and oversight gaps have triggered automated denials and audits in rural and critical access hospitals, and which targeted changes have improved reimbursement without adding staff. A rural case example included in the session reflects an approximate 2.5 percent improvement in net patient revenue following tighter documentation governance.

The session is led by Stuart Newsome, who has spent 30 years helping rural hospitals prevent denials and respond to audits, and Taylor Searfoss, who works directly with rural hospital leadership teams on revenue integrity and audit readiness in resource-constrained environments.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify where AI-driven activity is impacting reimbursement,
• See which oversight gaps matter most in rural hospitals, and
• Apply changes that have produced measurable financial results.

Attend this webinar if you want clarity on:

• What to fix,
• Where to focus, and
• What actually works in rural revenue cycle oversight

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, February 17, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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