Category: Conferences

Nominate Your Rural Health Heroes for 2024 NRHA Awards

January 26, 2024

Nominate Your Rural Health Heroes for 2024 NRHA Awards

Nominations are now open the National Rural Health Administration’s (NRHA’s) Rural Health Awards.

Each year NRHA honors outstanding individuals and organizations who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and well-being of others.

Previous Rural Health Award recipients have stretched the boundaries of possibility by forging innovative programs and services, making rural life healthier and more compassionate.

Nominate your favorite rural health individual, organization, program or student for these prestigious awards soon.

  • No more than three nominations per individual or organization accepted
    • If more than three nominations, only the first three considered
    • No letters of recommendation or other materials accepted, this ensures an equal platform
  • Submissions accepted online only
  • Deadline is Tuesday, February 20
    • No late submissions
    • No exceptions

Winners will be honored during NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference in New Orleans.

If you have questions about he Rural Health Awards, contact Donna Douglas at ddouglas@ruralhealth.us

Learn More about NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference

Click Here to Nominate your favorite Rural Health Hero

NRHA Annual Conference Registration is Now Open

January 26, 2024

NRHA Annual Conference Registration is Now Open

Registration is now open for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Annual Rural Health Conference, May 6-10 in New Orleans.

Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health leaders to help raise the standard for rural health with more than 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions and much more.

NRHA’s Annual Conference runs concurrently with the 9th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, and the expanded Health Equity Conference, May 6-7 and Rural Medical Education Conference May 7 occur immediately beforehand.

Act soon to nominate your rural health heroes for NRHA’s 2024 Rural Health Awards to be presented at the event.

Click Here to learn more about the NRHA 2024 Rural Health Awards

Click Here to learn more and Register for the Conference

You’re Invited! – Advancing Community Paramedicine in Kansas: Policy Options & Considerations, January 30

January 26, 2024

You’re Invited! – Advancing Community Paramedicine in Kansas: Policy Options & Considerations, January 30

This event will focus on policy considerations and opportunities related to community paramedicine.

Community paramedicine is an emerging model of care that allows and enables paramedics, EMTs and other clinicians to deliver non-emergent public health, primary and preventive services to populations in the community.

These services extend beyond the roles of traditional transportation and emergency care and generally seek to increase access to care, improve patient outcomes, and avoid duplication of existing services.

The event will feature an expert panel, including individuals with experience implementing and delivering community paramedicine services, national policy experts in the field of mobile integrated health, and Kansas policymakers.

Attend in-person or virtually!

Where: Kansas Health Institute, 212 SW 8th Avenue, Topeka, KS

When: Tuesday, January 30, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Register for to attend In-Person

Register to Attend Virtually

Upcoming Virtual Conference – 2024 Rural Hospital and Clinic Virtual Performance Improvement Conference

January 22, 2024

Upcoming Virtual Conference – 2024  Rural Hospital and Clinic Virtual Performance Improvement Conference

On January 31, join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and Wintergreen for the second annual Hospital Performance Improvement Virtual Conference.

Conference Content and Presenters:

  • Harsh Realities of Rural Operations – Jonathan Pantenburg, Wintergreen
    • Encompasses strategies related to:
      • Staffing and provider shortages
      • Revenue cycle
      • Growth
      • Reimbursement
      • Stiffening competition
  • Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP): Updates and Priorities – Meredith Anderson
  • Eliminate the Ego in Rural Recruitment – Nicole Barbano, Hunter Ambrose Intl
    • Uncover the impact of ego on rural healthcare recruitment and learn to build agile, ego-free strategies with enhanced accountability
  • Benefits: Strategic Asset, Not Cost – Rob Bloom, Wintergreen
    • Learn how to rethink benefit programs to address a healthcare organization’s most important asset, greatest vulnerability and biggest expense: It’s people
  • Capitalize on the RHC Value Chain – Kristen Ogden, The Compliance Team
    • As payers seek value-based, outcomes-based models, RHCs are positioned for growth and increased relevance – but only if their operations and team are exceptional
  • Harness Technology to Drive Revenue, Compliance and Safety – Bryan Knowles, VersaBadge
    • Learn how to leverage technology to improve:
    • Reimbursement
    • Compliance
    • Safety and performance using practical, cost-effective tools designed specifically for CAHs and RHCs
  • How to Modernize Rural Healthcare – Alan Richman, InnoVative Capital
    • This presentation demystifies perceived barriers for rural hospitals to fund projects that drive strategic, operational and technology-based innovation
  • Wait…We Can Get Paid for That? – Jonathan Pantenburg, Wintergreen
    • Will review the five novel reimbursement opportunities stimulated by:
    • Recent industry changes
    • Market dynamics and/or regulatory updates that can be implemented by your hospital or clinic in Calendar Year (CY) 2024

When: Wednesday, January 31, 11:00 AM ET

Cost: No Cost

Register Here

2024 CityMatCH Leadership & MCH Epidemiology Conference Now Calling for Abstract, Workshop & Symposia Submissions

January 9, 2024

2024 CityMatCH Leadership & MCH Epidemiology Conference Now Calling for Abstract, Workshop & Symposia Submissions

Conference submissions are now LIVE!

Would you like to share your work with fellow maternal and child health professionals? Would you like to teach a new skill to other MCH leaders?

Join the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the 2024 CityMatCH Leadership & MCH Epidemiology Conference and Reach New Heights by Strengthening MCH Across Generations.

If you would like to present your work to peers in the field, HRSA is accepting submissions for abstracts, workshops, symposia, and facilitated discussions via the online submission system between now and March 4, 2024.

Submissions that are welcome and encouraged:

  • Parent and child health topics, including but not limited to:
    • Data use
    • Equity
    • Policy & advocacy
    • Intersectionality
    • Ongoing MCH issues
    • Community based doula and birth workers

Who should submit a presentation:

  • Professionals from local health departments
  • Health systems
  • Academic institutions
  • Community members
  • Community-based organizations
  • Students

See More about CityMatCH

See More about 2024 CityMatCH Leadership & MCH Epidemiology Conference

Click here for descriptions of each type of submission, timeline for submissions, and sample topics.

If you have any questions please contact citymatchconference@unmc.edu

2024 Rural Hospital Performance Improvement Virtual Conferences

January 8, 2024

2024 Rural Hospital Performance Improvement Virtual Conferences

Wintergreen, partnership with the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) invites you to the second annual Hospital Performance Improvement Virtual Conferences.

The two regional, three-hour sessions are designed specifically for rural hospitals and clinics.

Each session will highlight the following topics via hospital and clinic case studies:

  • Rural Hospital Strategic and Operational Priorities
  • Innovations and New Opportunities to Generate Revenue
  • Recruitment and Retention Strategies
  • Rural Health Clinic Best Practices and Future Direction

When:

  • NOSORH Regions A, B AND C
    • January 31, 11:00 a.m. ET
    • Register Here
  • NOSORH Regions D & E
    • February 1, 10:00 a.m. PT
    • Register Here

Call for Speaker Proposals: SORH Regional Partnership Meetings

January 5, 2024

Call for Speaker Proposals: SORH Regional Partnership Meetings

Are you passionate about driving positive change in rural health? Here’s your chance to share your experiences and insights with State Offices of Rural Health (SORH).

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) invites you to participate in the 2024 SORH Regional Partnership Meetings in collaboration with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP). Your unique insights and expertise can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rural health.

Proposals are due on January 19, 2024.

Region Specific Topics

  • Region A
    • Role in New England Health Association
  • Region B
    • Georgia legislative tax credit program to address hospital closures
    • Community Paramedicine
  • Region C
    • Presentations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) specifically related to State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) work and implementation
    • Rural Maternal and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOM) grant experiences
    • Presentations on addressing Dental Access/Care – low-income access to care, especially for children and in more rural areas
  • Region D
    • Presentations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) specifically related to State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) work and implementation
    • Developing Partnerships
  • Region E
    • Rural Veterans Initiatives

See Complete Topic List

Submission Guidelines

  • Proposals should align with one or more of the stated topics
  • Submissions must include a clear objective and outline of the presentation
  • Proposals should offer:
    • practical,
    • innovative
    • and actionable insights
  • Collaborative presentations showcasing partnerships and multi-stakeholder initiatives highly encouraged
  • Presentations designed to fit a 45-minute session format

Additional Information

  • The planning committee, comprised of SORH members and FORHP representatives will review the proposals.
  • Notifications of acceptance sent out by early March 2024.
  • Speakers are responsible for their registration, travel, and accommodation arrangements.
  • Selected presenters will submit their Travel Pre-approval form at least eight (8) weeks before anticipated travel.
    • Eligible presenters will receive one night’s lodging and associated expenses.
    • Must request a second night’s lodging in advance.

For questions about the meeting please contact Caroline Wroczynski, NOSORH Education Manager at carolinew@nosorh.org

For technical questions regarding submission proposal please contact Trevor Brown, NOSORH Program Coordinator, at trevorb@nosorh.org

2024 Rural Hospital Virtual Performance Improvement Conferences – Register Now

December 29, 2023

2024 Rural Hospital Virtual Performance Improvement Conferences – Register Now

Wintergreen, in partnership with the National Organization for State Office of Rural Health is hosting the second annual Hospital Performance Improvement Virtual Conferences specifically for rural hospitals and clinics. The two regional, three-hour sessions will be hosted by Wintergreen and will highlight actionable topics:

  • Harsh Realities of Rural Operations – Jonathan Pantenburg, Wintergreen
  • Policy and Program Priorities – Meredith Anderson, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
  • Eliminate the Ego in Rural Recruitment – Nicole Barbano, Hunter Ambrose
  • Benefits: Strategic Asset, Not Cost – Kristen Ogden, The Compliance Team
  • Harness Technology to Drive reimbursement – Bryan Richman, InnoVative Capital

Regions A, B and C: Wednesday, January 31st at 11:00 AM Pacific Time

Register Here for Regions A, B and C

Regions D and E:  Thursday, February 1 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Register Here for Regions D and E

Virtual Conference: Medical Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Response, February 7-8, 2024

December 14, 2023

Virtual Conference: Medical Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Response, February 7-8, 2024

Are you currently responsible for the medical direction of a health care entity in the event of a disaster? Are you interested in serving in that role in the future? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) is hosting the Medical Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Response Virtual Conference February 7-8, 2024.

This two half-day virtual, interactive conference will feature individuals who have a medical direction role during disasters for their health care facility, public health department, emergency medical services agency, health care coalition, or other entity discussing the spectrum of their medical leadership responsibilities and some of the specific challenges of the role.

All participants are encouraged to attend the entire virtual conference, but participants must register for each day they would like to attend

What to Expect:

Day 1 – February 7 12:30 – 5:00 PM ET

  • Providing a framework for disaster medicine leadership
  • How we can measure our effectiveness
  • The intersection of clinical care and emergency management
  • Preparing future leaders for the role

View Agenda

Register Here for Day 1

Day 2 – February 8 12:30-5:00 PM ET

  • Medical Operations Coordination Centers
  • Crisis Standards of Care
  • Disaster medicine in rural areas
  • Equitable disaster planning and access to care
  • The role of public/private partnerships

Register Here for Day 2

Register Now as space is limited

Call for Presentations – 2024 Missouri Immunization Coalition Conference

November 15, 2023

Call for Presentations – 2024 Missouri Immunization Coalition Conference

The Missouri Immunization Conference (MIC) 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 and provoke conversations that matter and actions leading to increased vaccination rates for Missourians. MIC aims to empower the public health workforce by offering a stage for stakeholders to share innovative ideas, equitable solutions, and their personal experiences promoting immunizations.

MIC is looking for presentations that have a statewide appeal to:

  • Public Health Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Hospitals & Ambulatory Care Staff
  • Long-term Care Facilities, and
  • Private Healthcare Providers practicing in rural, suburban, and urban settings

The 2024 MIC Conference planning committee will review all proposals. Topics must:

  • Address conference theme, target audience and challenge attendees to think creatively
  • Be clear, well-organized, interactive, and actionable
  • Feature speaker(s) with significant experience on presentation topic

Important Notes

  • Applications should be submitted by Friday, December 1, 2023.
  • Selected presenters will receive complimentary registration, one night’s lodging at the Conference venue, mileage and meal reimbursement.
  • While encouraged, MIC Membership is not required to submit a proposal.

Submit Application