February 19, 2025

Register Now: Missouri Immunization Conference 2025, April 24-25

The purpose of this conference is to provide immunization education to increase immunization rates and protect all Missourians.

The conference brings together bright minds to give talks that are action-oriented on a wide range of subjects related to immunizations to foster learning and inspiration, as well as provoke conversations that matter and actions that lead to increased vaccination rates for Missourians.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will self-report increased confidence in their ability to provide effective education by delivering a strong recommendation to patients when discussing vaccines.
• Participants will self-report increased knowledge about evidence-based strategies designed to address vaccine hesitancy, and combat misinformation.
• Participants will self-report increased confidence in their ability to advocate for and effectively educate patients on vaccine preventable diseases.
• Participants will self-report increased knowledge of how state legislative actions play a role in Missouri’s immunization rates.
• Participants will self-report increased knowledge of the increasing number of vaccine exemptions and the potential community health implications.

Target Audience Includes:

• Public health professionals
• Nurses
• Physicians
• School nurses
• Pharmacists
• Advanced practice providers
• Hospital & ambulatory care staff
• Social workers
• Psychologists
• CHWs
• Health care administrators
• Individuals working to promote immunizations, prevent disease and protect Missourians through immunization education.

Where: Lodge of Four Season, Lake of the Ozarks

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February 19, 2025

Registration Open: Rural Health Workforce Development Conference, April 1 – 2

The Rural Health Workforce Conference provides professional development, sharing of best practices, and mentorship opportunities that are key to successful recruitment and retention of rural health professionals.

This will be an avenue to provide:

• Hospital administrators with information on rural recruitment/retention strategies, and community engagement;
• Faculty development for individuals who teach health-profession students;
• Networking for rural-health professionals to share and showcase best practices;
• Residents and students with information on rural opportunities and to prepare them for rural practice (i.e., rural practice (i.e., rural residencies, rural leadership, etc.;
• A venue for residents/students to present relevant rural-focused research projects;
• Professional development for rural-health professionals, administrators, and preceptors;
• Recruitment opportunities for rural hospitals, and
• Recognition of rural-health champions in Missouri.

Target Audience

• Rural health administrators,
• Educators,
• Students,
• Community advocates, and
• Healthcare professionals.

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January 30, 2025

Register Now: NARHC 2025 Spring Institute

Join the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) for 19 educational sessions tailored specifically for Rural Health Clinics.

From RHC Management to Regulatory and Legislative Updates, this is a must-attend conference to get the education, knowledge, and policy updates you need to successfully run your RHC.

NARHC Institutes are put on by the only national association dedicated strictly to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). A wide range of rural health professionals will be in attendance including:

• CEOs,
• CFOs,
• Physicians,
• PAs,
• NPs,
• Clinic Managers,
• Billers & Coders

Earn Continuing Education Credits – Average continuing education credits range from 14-16.

• CME from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) – for MDs, Pas, NPs, and some RNs
• CEUs from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) – for coders
• If CRHCP certified, you can earn your conference attendance maintenance requirement if your certification expires at the end of the conference year.

When: 3/17/25 – 3/19/25

Where: Oklahoma City, OK

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January 13, 2025

Register Now: Rural Health Workforce Development Conference, April 1-2

The Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA), in partnership with University of Missouri School of Medicine and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will host the Rural Health Workforce Development Conference Tuesday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Missouri.

The Rural Health Workforce Development Conference is ideal for:

• Health care practitioners,
• Health care administrators,
• Students,
• HR professionals,
• Non-profit organizations, and businesses with a vested interest in rural health care and attracting qualified professionals to serve rural communities.

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January 13, 2025

Register Now! 2025 Rural Hospital & Clinic Revenue Optimization Virtual Conferences, January 22

Join Wintergreen and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for the third annual Rural Hospital & Clinic Revenue Optimization Virtual Conferences.

The two regional, three-hour sessions are tailored specifically for rural hospitals and clinics, offering practical revenue optimization strategies from the perspective of hospital and clinic operators.

Session will highlight:

• Hospital and clinic alignment and designation options,
• Implementation of novel benefits and incentive programs,
• Rural-specific recruitment and retention strategies, and
• Using technology to inform decision-making processes.

Each FREE session is region-specific so be sure to register for Region C which includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, January 22, 10:00 a.m.

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December 13, 2024

Register Now: 2025 Rural Hospital and Clinic Revenue Optimization Virtual Conference, January 22

Join this conference co-hosted by Wintergreen and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for the third annual Revenue Optimization Virtual conference specifically for rural hospitals and clinics.

The two regional, three-hour sessions will be hosted by hosted by Wintergreen and will highlight actionable topics:

•  Importance of Revenue Optimization for Operators – Jonathan Pantenburg, Wintergreen
• Case Study on Health Benefits – Rob Bloom, Wintergreen
• Rural Recruitment and Retention – Mike Shimmens, 3RNet
• Impact of Medicare Advantage on RHCs – Nathan Baugh, NARHC
• Strategies to Attract Providers and Staff – Nicole Barbano, Hunter Ambrose
• How Clinical Operations Link to Revenue Cycle – Nicole Thorell, Wintergreen
• Use of Technology for Decision Making – Jed Hansen, Nebraska Rural Health Association
• Swing Bed Growth Optimization – Kate Hill, The Compliance Team

Conference content is relevant to:

• CEOs
• CFOs
• CNOs
• Clinic Managers

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, January 22, 10:00 a.m.

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December 6, 2024

Registration Now Open: Revenue Optimization Virtual Conferences

Wintergreen in partnership with the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH), is hosting the 3^rd annual Revenue Optimization Virtual Conferences. These regional, three-hour virtual sessions are tailored specifically for rural hospitals and clinics, offering practical revenue optimization strategies from the perspective of hospital and clinic operators.

Sessions will highlight:

• Hospital and clinic alignment and designation options
• Implementation of novel benefits and incentive programs
• Rural-specific recruitment and retention strategies
• Using technology to inform decision-making processes

Each FREE session is region-specific.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, January 22, 11:00 a.m. ET

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October 28, 2024

Register Now: Missouri Rural Health Conference, November 6-7

The Missouri Rural Health Conference, jointly hosted by the Missouri Rural Health Association and the Missouri Association of Rural Health Clinics, will take place on November 6-7, 2024, at the beautiful Lodge at Old Kinderhook in Camdenton, Missouri. This event promises to bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates to discuss critical issues and innovations in rural health.

Key Highlights of the Conference

• Expert keynote presentations on the latest trends and policies in rural health
• Interactive breakout sessions focused on practical solutions and best practices
• Networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders
• Exhibitor showcase featuring the latest products and services for rural healthcare providers

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Registration Fee: $200

When: November 6 -7, 2024

Where: Old Kinderhook, Camdenton, MO

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October 22, 2024

Registration Open for Missouri Rural Health Day Celebration

Registration is open for the 2024 Annual Rural Health Day Celebration! This year the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care is hosting the celebration at Capital Bluffs Event Center, located in the Turkey Creek Golf Course in Jefferson City.

Please join us to celebrate Rural Health Day which promotes the “Power of Rural” and the ongoing efforts to communicate, educate, collaborate, and innovate to improve the health of rural Missourians.

Intended Audience: The audience is anyone interested in rural health:

• Providers
• Hospital staff
• Clinic staff
• Associations
• State agencies
• Community groups
• Legislators

Cost: Free

• No registration fee,
• No parking fee,
• Lunch will be served

When: Thursday, November 21, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where:

• Capital Bluffs Event Center
• 1616 Oil Well Road
• Jefferson City, MO 65101

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