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Rural Telementoring UnConference, October 16

September 16, 2024

Rural Telementoring UnConference, October 16

The Rural Telementoring Training Center invites you to their 3rd annual Rural Telementoring UnConference.

This is a FREE, virtual event featuring an array of brief presentations on rural health and telementoring followed by group discussion, idea generation, and collaboration.

Unlike traditional conferences, an UnConference provides a structure that facilitates sharing experiences, idea generation, and partnership building in pursuit of shared goals. This year’s theme is Enhancing Rural Resilience: The intersection of climate, behavioral health, and workforce.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT

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St. Louis Grants 101 Workshop, September 25

September 16, 2024

St. Louis Grants 101 Workshop, September 25

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 is hosting a Grants 101 Workshop in St. Louis.

Attendees will learn about:

  • Federal grant application process
  • Where to find funding opportunities
  • Strategies for putting together a successful application
  • Resources to support their grant writing efforts

This workshop is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 25, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT

Where: Delmar DevINe, Ameren Room, 5535 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis

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Region 7 Virtual Birth Worker Forum, September 18

September 16, 2024

Region 7 Virtual Birth Worker Forum, September 18

The Health Resources Services and Administration (HRSA) IEA and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) is hosting a Virtual Birth Worker Forum.

This free forum will bring together

  • Doulas
  • Community Health Workers and
  • Midwives

from across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska to engage and learn about programs and resources to support moms and families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Topics at a Glance:

  • Birth worker coverage and reimbursement
  • Providing culturally responsive care
  • Leveraging birth workers to support rural families
  • Supporting and sustaining the workforce
  • HRSA programs and resources to support maternal health
  • Syphilis epidemic

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 – 4:30 p.m. CT

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Office of Health Equity Partner Webinar Series, October 23

September 16, 2024

Office of Health Equity Partner Webinar Series, October 23

When preparing and responding to emergencies, it is crucial to embed health equity from the start to ensure that all people have equal access to kife-saving information, services, and programs.

Emergencies, such as a natural disaster or a pandemic, can have devastating impacts on whole communities. People in racial and ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities, people living in geographically isolated areas, and other groups often face systemic barriers and health disparities that are exacerbated during an emergency.

Join CDC’s Office of Health Equity (OHE) and our partners to learn about the importance of health equity in emergency response and preparedness. OHE and CDC’s office of Readiness and Response will present on its emergency response work, including the establishment of the Chief Health Equity Office (CHEO) unit in CDEC emergency responses.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, October 23, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT

This live streamed Zoom event will be presented with Web CART. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact OHE@cdc.gov within 10 business days of the event to ensure timely interpreting and accessibility services are provided.

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FREE Live Webinar: Checklist Guide to Performing an Audit, October 15

September 6, 2024

FREE Live Webinar: Checklist Guide to Performing an Audit, October 15

This webinar is perfect as a refresher for Certified Healthcare Auditors (CHA), compliance officers and those tasked with the responsibility of auditing and monitoring for compliance.

Learning Objectives:

On the day of the webinar, participants will be able to download a 6-page guide that outlines appropriate steps to performing an audit. Speaker Joanne Byron, an experienced internal and external auditor, will walk through each step during the 60-minute presentation regarding:

  • 4 recommended steps to plan a successful audit
  • 7 step plan for the execution phase of an audit
  • Checklist to guide you through how to approach the report of findings
  • 8-step checklist when recommending a corrective action plan

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, October 15, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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FREE Live Webinar: Introduction to Auditing for Compliance, October 8

September 6, 2024

FREE Live Webinar: Introduction to Auditing for Compliance, October 8

In this session, speaker Joanne Byron brings over 35 years of clinical and executive health care experience in areas of compliance, coding, documentation improvement, auditing, privacy, and security.

Learning Objectives:

  • Why conduct internal audits?
  • How can an Audit identify risk?
  • Does the size of our organization matter?
  • Should we have an audit team?
  • Is it important to have a lead auditor?
  • What are the 4 phases of an audit?

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, October 8, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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FREE Live Webinar: HIPAA Compliance & Engaging IT Professionals, September 17

September 6, 2024

FREE Live Webinar: HIPAA Compliance & Engaging IT Professionals, September 17

Join this webinar and hear Speaker David Sims share his expertise and guidance as a Board member of American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC).

This webinar will address the following key topics:

  • HIPAA Requirement for information Technology consultants and managed service providers
  • What covered entities need to know about HIPAA compliance when engaging an IT professional or managed service provider
  • When an IT professional/MSP is considered a HIPAA Business Associate
  • Liability of Business Associates & the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, September 17, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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FREE Live Webinar: Introduction to the Medicare Cost Report, September 10

September 6, 2024

FREE Live Webinar: Introduction to the Medicare Cost Report, September 10

This introduction to the Medicare Cost Report Webinar will touch on the following topics:

  • What is required to file a Medicare cost report
  • What forms to use
  • Cost reporting due dates
  • Compliance related to the cost report
  • Q & A

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, September 10, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Article: Six Ways to Overcome the Rural Healthcare Workforce Shortage

September 5, 2024

Article: Six Ways to Overcome the Rural Healthcare Workforce Shortage

A competitive labor market means that rural healthcare providers need to rethink their approach to recruitment and retention.

In this article from Wipfli, discover six ways your organization can reach new talent and become a more competitive employer.

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Free Rural Telementoring “UnConference” Scheduled for October 16

September 5, 2024

Free Rural Telementoring “UnConference” Scheduled for October 16

The Rural Telementoring Training Center (RTTC) invites you to their 3rd annual Rural Telementoring UnConference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

The UnConference is a FREE, virtual event featuring an array of brief presentations on rural health and Telementoring followed by group discussion, idea generation, and collaboration.

Unlike traditional conferences, an UnConference provides a structure that facilitates sharing experiences, idea generation, and partnership building in pursuit of shared goals.

This year’s theme is Enhancing Rural Resilience: The intersection of climate, behavioral health, and workforce.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

Click Here to Register