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Webinar: When Marketing Increases Liability: How Healthcare Marketing Practices Impact Cyber Insurance Coverage, August 28

August 18, 2025

Webinar: When Marketing Increases Liability: How Healthcare Marketing Practices Impact Cyber Insurance Coverage, August 28

Your marketing stack might be killing your cyber coverage.

Today’s marketing and analytics tools – Pixels, scripts, tracking tech – are no longer just a privacy concern. They’re an insurability risk. From HIPAA enforcement to stricter cyber underwriting, digital operations are under the microscope.

Risk & Exposure is a new webinar series for legal, compliance, finance, and risk leaders working in healthcare. It will dig into how digital strategies drive liability, impact cyber coverage, and how to defend your organization from both legal and financial fallout.

This first session, they will break down how insurers are assessing marketing tech stacks – and how tactics you’ve used for years may now be driving up premiums, increasing claims denial risk, or triggering policy exclusions. Learn from legal and cyber insurance experts on what’s changed, what to watch for, and how to take back control.

What You’ll Learn

  • How insurers evaluate your marketing stack – and what counts against you,
  • Real examples of denied claims, higher premiums, and regulatory penalties,
  • The full cost of privacy exposure – not just legal, but financial,
  • What cross-functional teams need to prove defensibility, and
  • What’s coming next in the Risk & Exposure series.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 28, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Webinar: The New Patient Journey: How AI Creates a Connected Digital Experience, August 21

August 18, 2025

Webinar: The New Patient Journey: How AI Creates a Connected Digital Experience, August 21

Healthcare’s digital front doors often fall short – disjointed portals, unanswered messages and lack of continuity frustrate patients and staff alike. Without a connected experience, satisfaction scores dip and trust erodes.

In this webinar, healthcare experts will explore how AI can bridge these gaps. From automated engagement tools to smarter care coordination, they’ll share practical strategies for delivering consistent, personalized experiences across the care continuum.

Learning Points Include:

  • How to use AI to streamline access and eliminate common communication breakdowns,
  • Real-world insights on digital care orchestration from health systems already deploying these tools, and
  • How to elevate patient satisfaction while reducing manual burdens on staff.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 21, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Upcoming Webinar: Activating Clinical Workflow Intelligence: Guthrie’s Model for System Wide Efficiency, September 24

August 5, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: Activating Clinical Workflow Intelligence: Guthrie’s Model for System Wide Efficiency, September 24

Health systems are under pressure to improve care coordination, but most solutions come with added cost or complexity. Guthrie proved it’s possible to do more with what you already have.

With clinical workflow technology, the health system has accelerated consults, streamlined handoffs and built a foundation for enterprise-wide automation – starting with cardiology and expanding across service lines.

Join this session to learn how clinical and support leaders at Guthrie made it happen.

You’ll Learn:

  • How Guthrie used consult automation to reduce friction and improve speed of care,
  • The strategy behind expanding automation across specialties and settings, and
  • Lessons in change management, alignment and accountability across departments

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 24, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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FDA Declares End to National IV Fluid Injection Shortage

August 18, 2025

FDA Declares End to National IV Fluid Injection Shortage

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the nationwide shortage of sodium chloride 0.9% injection, or IV saline, has officially ended.

According to an August 8 statement for agency Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, the IV saline shortage, which has affected hospitals and clinics across the country, is no longer listed in the FDA’s Drug Shortage Database. The FDA credited increased manufacturing capacity and temporary importation efforts for stabilizing supply.

In addition, to help address the shortage, Dr. Makary said the agency worked alongside the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and other industry manufacturers to restore supply levels. While the sodium chloride 0.9% injection is considered stable, the agency noted in the statement that other IV solutions remain in short supply.

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MHA 2025 Annual Convention: People the Point of Care, November 5-7 – Register Now

August 15, 2025

MHA 2025 Annual Convention: People the Point of Care, November 5-7 – Register Now

For hospitals, people are always at the center. From the patients and communities’ hospitals serve, to the staff that make care possible, the mission is always people focused.

The Missouri Hospital Association’s (MHA’s) 2025 Annual Convention will feature a lineup of general and breakout session speakers who will help us understand where innovation is occurring. They will help us tool our organizations to build stronger and more resilient workforce, address the challenges of behavioral health, improve care delivery, and harness technologies that advance hospitals’ people-focused missions. In addition, there will be opportunities for new ideas and inspiration, and time to network and discuss today’s biggest issues.

When: November 5-7

Where: St. Charles Convention Center

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Register Now: 2025 Missouri Rural Health Conference, September 16-17

August 15, 2025

Register Now: 2025 Missouri Rural Health Conference, September 16-17

Register now for the 2025 Missouri Rural Health Conference, taking place at the beautiful Lodge at Old Kinderhook in Camdenton, Missouri.

This annual conference, hosted by the Missouri Rural Health Association and the Association of Rural Health Clinics, brings together the entire rural health community for two days of learning, networking, and collaboration.

This year’s conference will bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, advocates, and community leaders for an enriching and collaborative experience. Attendees will gain insights into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in rural healthcare.

Why Attend:

  • Network with leaders
    • Connect with key stakeholders in rural health, including healthcare providers, government officials, and industry experts.
    • Build lasting relationships and engage in meaningful discussions to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural health.
  • Learn from experts
    • Gain insights from thought leaders and experts in rural health through keynote speeches, panel discussion, and interactive workshops.
    • Stay informed about the latest trends, policies, and innovations that are shaping the future of rural healthcare.
  • Engage in advocacy
    • Participate in advocacy sessions that empower you to be a voice for rural health.
    • Learn how to effectively advocate for policies and programs that support the health and well-being of rural communities.
  • Discover innovations
    • Explore the latest healthcare technologies, products, and services at the conference exhibition.
    • Discover innovative solutions that can help you overcome the unique challenges of providing care in rural settings.

When: September 16 – 17

Where: Old Kinderhook, Camdenton, MO

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Whitepaper: Three Ways to Improve Cybersecurity Amid Healthcare’s Cyber Crisis

August 15, 2025

Whitepaper: Three 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 this whitepaper to learn:

  • Ways that health systems are reassessing third-party vendor contracts and performance metrics,
  • Tactics to improve communication with partners and regulators to contain risk, and examples of resilience-driven models that ensure continuity during cyber incidents.

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Webinar: Hospital Closures are Rising – Build a Back Office That Bends, Not Breaks, August 26

August 15, 2025

Webinar: Hospital Closures are Rising – Build a Back Office That Bends, Not Breaks, August 26

With over 100 rural hospitals closed in the past decade – and hundreds more at risk – hospital closures are no longer rare events. When one hospital shuts down, nearby systems absorb the fallout: patient volume spikes, provider onboarding slows and already stretched administrative teams are pushed to the brink. For executives charged with revenue integrity and workforce readiness, the question is straightforward: Will our back office keep up when the next facility goes dark?

Join Becker’s Healthcare on August 26 to examine real-world playbooks for financial and operational resilience. Two healthcare insiders from Medallion will share lessons learned from organizations that absorbed sudden volume pikes without derailing onboarding, credentialing or reimbursement.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the full lifecycle impact of hospital closures and who absorbs the operational fallout,
  • Identify why legacy systems and manual workflows can’t withstand today’s complexity,
  • Discover how to speed up credentialing, onboarding and compliance when every minute matters, and
  • Explore tactical strategies for scaling without burning out your administrative clinical teams.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, August 26, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Funding Opportunity: Maternal Peer-Based Recovery Support Program, NGO 2601

August 15, 2025

Funding Opportunity: Maternal Peer-Based Recovery Support Program, NGO 2601

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Administration (Department), is issuing an NGO, Maternal Peer-Based Recovery Support Technical Assistance Center, for the provision implementing a Maternal Peer-Based Recovery Support Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to support Department-funded Maternal Peer-Based Recovery Support Programs and other organizations serving the maternal population with substance use disorder or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. This assistance will help implement and expand peer-based recovery support programs for the maternal population. The TAC will also work towards bridging statewide gaps between the medical and behavioral health fields serving the maternal population.

This funding cycle will be Notice of Award through June 30, 2026.

If you are interested in submitting a competitive application to provide the needed services for the Department, you may obtain a copy of the NGO document from the Department’s website at:

https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/substance-use/index.php

The NGO 2602 document will be listed on the website https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/substance-use/funding-opportunities.php. After downloading the entire document, it will also be necessary for you to check the website location periodically until the time of bid closing in order to obtain amendments to the NGO that may be issued later.

In the event you are unable to download the NGO document from the Internet or have questions regarding the NGO, please contact Nathan Ridenhour at Nathan.Ridenhour@health.mo.gov or by phone at 573-751-6026.

Policy Update: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Electronic Prescribing, Real-Time Prescription Benefit and Electronic Prior Authorization (HTI-4) Final Rule, Effective October 1, 2025

August 12, 2025

Policy Update: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Electronic Prescribing, Real-Time Prescription Benefit and Electronic Prior Authorization (HTI-4) Final Rule, Effective October 1, 2025

On July 31, 2025, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) finalized the HTI-4 final rule. The new rule adds several new certification criteria and related standards to the ONC Health IT Certification Program.

Specifically, the rule finalizes the use of certified EHRs to submit prior authorizations, select drugs consistent with a patient’s insurance coverage, and exchange electronic prescription information with pharmacies and insurance plans.

These updates were originally proposed in the HTI-2 NPRM released in August 2024 and were finalized as part of the FY2026 CMS Hospital Inpatient Prospective System (IPPS) final rule (CMS-1833-F). This regulation is effective October 1, 2025.

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