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Upcoming Webinar – UVM Center on Rural Addiction: Smoking, Cessation Treatment Delivery at Your Door – Wednesday, August 30 at 11:00 a.m. CT

August 25, 2023

Upcoming Webinar – UVM Center on Rural Addiction: Smoking, Cessation Treatment Delivery at Your Door – Wednesday, August 30 at 11:00 a.m. CT

Join the University of Vermont, Center of Rural Addiction for: Reaching People Where They’re At: Smoking Cessation Treatment Delivery at Your Door.

This presentation will discuss novel ways to deliver evidence-based treatment for smoking cessation within and across rural areas. It will focus on 4 separate clinical trials of medication sampling, each demonstrating a simple yet novel treatment approach to reach a broad spectrum of smokers, including those who may not yet want to quit.  The Center on Rural Addiction at the University of Vermont (UVM) is one of three FORHP-supported Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders.

Learning objectives:

  • Describe the rationale and benefits of medication sampling for smoking cessation
  • Outline methods for providing medication sampling to patients in various settings
  • Discuss the limits of medication sampling, balancing reach and effectiveness
  • Discuss the significance of medication sampling as a tobacco treatment intervention for members of rural populations

Participants can expect 45 minutes of presentation followed by 15 minutes for questions and conversation.

Live captions are available during this presentation.

A recording of the session and slides will be shared following.

CME/CE Credits are available for this live webinar.​

Upcoming Webinar – NOSORH State of the Healthcare Industry – Market Updates for Rural, Monday, August 28 at 3:00 p.m.

August 25, 2023

Upcoming Webinar – NOSORH State of the Healthcare Industry – Market Updates for Rural, Monday, August 28 at 3:00 p.m.

You are invited to attend the webinar: State of the Healthcare Industry – Markey Updates for Rural on August 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORN) will cover new regulations and market dynamics and explain their effect of rural providers.

At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Understand new regulations and laws that have occurred during the last 90 days
  • Describe the current market dynamics of the healthcare industry
  • Evaluate the effects of these trends on rural providers
  • Apply this understanding to their own organization

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3RNet Recruiting for Retention Academy – October 1

August 25, 2023

3RNet Recruiting for Retention Academy – October 1

The 3RNet Recruiting for Retention Academy is the only online training specific to recruitment and retention for rural and underserved communities. This six-part webinar series features practical, action-oriented content for health care employers using a workshop-type approach.

The Academy offers access to live webinars featuring national experts on clinician recruitment for rural and underserved areas.  Six 90-minute sessions will take place every other week this fall from October 3 to December 12. The program is open to anyone with an interest in rural recruitment and retention, and is designed for safety net facilities such as Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics.

Why Attend the Academy:

  • The best speakers – Academy speakers feature national known experts on rural/underserved recruitment and retention.
  • Relevant sessions – The Academy agenda is designed to provide you the most practical educational experience so you can produce better results for your community.
  • Anytime/anywhere – Get access to the recorded sessions and materials to use anytime you want.
  • More than a webinar series – Get continued support from 3RNet staff and access to the Academy listserv to ask questions and gain knowledge from other Academy attendees.
  • Rural and underserved specific – 3RNet knows you don’t have endless personnel and resources. Recruiting to a rural or underserved community is much different.
  • Over 20 years’ experience – 3RNet has been helping rural and underserved communities recruit better for over 25 years.
  • Your community – Healthcare is vital to your community, and Academy sessions will help you stay sharp to continue to recruit the best providers for your community.
  • Certificate of Completion – Show those in your organization you are dedicated to rural and underserved recruiting by obtaining a certificate of completion by attending and completing the Academy.

Who Should Attend the Academy?

  • Safety net facility employees
  • Recruiters
  • Human Resources
  • Medical Directors
  • Chief Financial Officers
  • Chief Executive Officer

Anyone interested in learning more about recruitment and retention best practices specific to rural and underserved areas should join the Academy.

Click to see Agenda

Cost: $500

Register Here

Free Virtual Event – Enabling Patient Access to Health Data for Actionable Results

August 25, 2023

Free Virtual Event – Enabling Patient Access to Health Data for Actionable Results

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest developments in patient data access and how you can be a part of the path forward.

Avoid information blocking which is the practice in which a healthcare provider, health plan, or other covered entity intentionally interferes with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information. The information blocking rule, which was established under the 21st Century Cures Act, requires covered entities to make EHI available for access and exchange in a way that is secure, timely, and appropriate to the circumstances.

The ultimate goal of the Information Blocking Act is to promote greater collaboration and coordination among healthcare providers and other stakeholders, which can lead to improved quality of care, better patient outcomes, and more efficient use of healthcare resources. By breaking down barriers to the exchange of health information, this legislation aims to facilitate the development and implementation of innovative healthcare solutions that can improve the overall health of the population.

Register for this FREE virtual event sponsored by CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) on the topic of bringing together patients, providers, payers, and health IT developers to discuss patient access to their health data, including:

  • How HHS policies are working in practice
  • How to maximize the impact of these policies

The sponsors will also highlight educational tools and resources, such as patient-facing apps that allow patients to get their health information and make it easier to understand.

Register for this event.

340B Program Recertification Period

August 25, 2023

340B Program Recertification Period

The 2023 HRSA, OPA 340B Program Recertification period for Hospitals opened August 14 and will run until September 11, 2023.

Covered entities must annually recertify their eligibility to remain in the 340B Drug Pricing Program and continue to purchase covered outpatient drugs at discounted 340B prices. Advanced email notification with preliminary information about the recertification process are sent to the Authorizing Official (AO) and Primary Contact (PC).

If the PC submits the recertification, the AO must review and attest to the recertification before the submission is sent to the Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA) for review.

Authorizing Officials (AOs) and Primary Contacts (PCs) must set up a user account in the 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System (340B OPAIS). Failure to set up accounts will result in not being able to view accounts or conduct recertification, thus removal from the 340B Program.

AOs and PCs must create individual user accounts, they will not be able to share access. All active 340B ID’s associated with an AOs user account must be updated in order for recertification to be completed by the established deadline.

Recertifying a Covered Entity

Changing AO during Recertification

Terminating a Covered Entity during Recertification

Recertification Activity Summary Email

Reports and Files

Read Full Details Here

Questions & Answers

Phone: 1-888-340-2787 (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST)

Email: apesusanswers@340bpvp.com

Equum Medical Launches the Lighthouse Series: Inspiring Success Stories in Telehealth and Healthcare Transformation

August 25, 2023

Equum Medical Launches the Lighthouse Series: Inspiring Success Stories in Telehealth and Healthcare Transformation

Equum Medical’s Lighthouse Series™ demonstrates telehealth’s positive impact on hospitals, enhancing staffing, patient safety, and revenue. These success stories showcase acute care telehealth services, aiding hospital staff, providing expertise, and efficiently transferring patients.

Telehealth addresses critical challenges like ED capacity, ICU mortality, and clinician burnout, offering accessible care and cost reduction. Dr. Scurlock, Equum’s CEO, highlights the need to share these stories for broader adoption.

The series offers insights and strategies for implementing telehealth, emphasizing its potential for positive healthcare change. It’s a resource for professionals to grasp telehealth’s applications and impact on outcomes.

Karsten Russell-Wood, CMO, envisions the series as evidence of telehealth’s effectiveness during industry transformation. Equum Medical’s active involvement in industry associations furthers access to telehealth insights for hospitals.

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Notice of Funding Opportunity – Early Hearing Detection and Intervention State/Territory Program

August 25, 2023

Notice of Funding Opportunity – Early Hearing Detection and Intervention State/Territory Program

This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) State/Territory Program (HRSA-24-036).

The purpose of this program is to enhance the state/territory EHDI system infrastructure to improve language acquisition for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children up to age 3. Funding will support state and territory EHDI systems of services so that DHH newborns, infants, and young children up to age 3 receive appropriate and timely services, including hearing screening, diagnosis, and early intervention (EI).

Who Can Apply

  • Any state
  • District of Columbia
  • Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Guam
  • American Samoa
  • S. Virgin Islands
  • Micronesia
  • Republic of the Marshall Islands
  • Republic of Palau

In addition, you can apply if:

  • Your organization is in the United States and is:
    • Public or private, non-profit
    • Community-based
    • Tribal (governments, organizations, as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. § 450b)
    • Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) are eligible
    • Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) are eligible.

Apply by November 6, 2023

Read Notice of Funding Opportunity

Apply Here

Updated Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership Competencies

August 25, 2023

Updated Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership Competencies

The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) Division of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Workforce Development released updates to the Maternal and Child Health Leadership Competencies. The MCH Leadership Competencies support current and future MCH leaders by defining the knowledge and skills necessary to lead in this field.

The MCH Leadership Competencies describe the necessary knowledge, skills (foundational and advanced), and values within a framework designed to support and promote MCH leadership. Therefore, the Competencies can be used in a variety of ways, including:

  • As a framework for training objectives for MCH training programs. It is the responsibility of MCH training programs to ensure that graduates have the foundation necessary to work within a variety of professional settings to contribute to the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families – and to inspire others to do likewise.
  • To measure and evaluate MCH leadership training. The MCH Leadership Competencies can be used to guide measurement and evaluation of the impact of leadership training.
  • To cultivate, sustain, grow, and measure leadership within the current MCH workforce. The MCH Leadership Competencies can be used as a tool to strengthen the leadership abilities of current MCH professionals in national, state, and local health agencies, academia, and other MCH organizations. In particular, the framework can assist in orienting those new to the field to the goals and methods of MCH, assess and promote leadership capacity, and guide continuing education efforts.

Also important is the understanding that leadership (1) can be developed through learning and experience; (2) can be exerted at various levels within an organization and at the national, state, or local levels; and (3) opportunities change over time.

The document is intended to be a resource for MCH interdisciplinary training programs, national, state, and local health agencies, and other MCH organizations.

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Extreme Weather, Finances Threaten Farmer Mental Health

August 25, 2023

Extreme Weather, Finances Threaten Farmer Mental Health

The drought sweeping through the Midwest has forced many farmers to make tough operational decisions, which can lead to mental health concerns. Stressors including extreme weather, financing, and familial struggles are associated with farmer anxiety and depression.

According to NRHA, the suicide rate among farmers is three-and-a-half times higher than the general population. A recent KFF report looks at suicide data and change over the last decade, with 20ss showing the highest number of deaths on record.

Join the discussion on strategies for behavioral health integration for RHCs and FQHCs with the experts at NRHA’s Rural Health Clinic Conference, September 26-27 in Kansas City.

Read Article on Suicide rate among farmers

KFF report

Register for NRHA Rural Health Clinic Conference

 

 

Life in Ambulance Desert: Sometimes Help Isn’t on the Way!

August 25, 2023

Life in Ambulance Desert: Sometimes Help Isn’t on the Way!

In rural areas where hospitals have shuttered, the nearest surviving facilities are long drives away, ambulance coverage is sparse, and residents experiencing medical emergencies often find their situations even more precarious. “Of all the poorly designed aspects of our health care system,” says NRHA CEO Alan Morgan, “EMS is tops.” Additionally, a new study from Maine Rural Health Research Center, an NRHA member, estimates startup and annual service costs for rural ambulance agencies, and EMS groups talk rural ambulance solutions. We’ll discuss key considerations for the REH designation with the experts at NRHA’s 22nd Critical Access Hospital Conference Sept. 27-29 in Kansas City.

Read Estimates Study

EMS Organizations Discuss Solutions for Rural Ambulance Struggles

Register for NRHA’s Critical Access Hospital Conference