Category: NRHA

How Can We Change the Perception of ‘Flyover County?’

July 13, 2023

How Can We Change the Perception of ‘Flyover County?’

Thought leadership and highlighting innovation are crucial to the media strategy for Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health, an NRHA member, helping change the perception that the upper Midwest is just “flyover country”.

NRHA recently launched the Faces of Rural Campaign to showcase the power of rural communities and shift the dialogue used to discuss and celebrate them.

You can share the faces of your rural community and the stories behind them on social media by using #FacesOfRural.

As an organization made up of diverse and passionate members and staff, NRHA is proud to lead the way in championing this effort.

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Hospitals to Receive $9B in Proposed 340B Remedy

July 13, 2023

Hospitals to Receive $9B in Proposed 340B Remedy

CMS would pay 340B-eligible hospitals $9 billion to offset payment cuts the Supreme Court deemed unlawful, the agency said in a proposed rule. The federal agency estimates that from 2018 through approximately the third quarter of 2022, certain 340B providers received $10.5 billion less in 340B drug payments than they would have without the policy. In June, 2022, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the 340B payment rates, considering them unlawful because HHS failed to conduct survey of hospitals’ acquisition costs.

NRHA has curated advocacy campaigns for the latest issues and legislation so you can act today to urge Congress to protect 340B.

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CloudWave Cybersecurity Insider Program: Elevate Your Healthcare Cybersecurity

July 6, 2023

CloudWave Cybersecurity Insider Program: Elevate Your Healthcare Cybersecurity

Join the CloudWave Cybersecurity Insider Program to access free healthcare cybersecurity education, threat alerts, and networking opportunities. Program highlights include:

  • Monthly free cybersecurity education sessions are held on the last Thursday of every month at 2 pm ET.
  • Ongoing alerts on high-risk cybersecurity threats with recommended actions.
  • Annual group Virtual Tabletop Simulation to enhance preparedness.
  • Exclusive access to a private YouTube channel with education and training videos for security training requirements.
  • Join a private LinkedIn Group for networking with peers.
  • Enjoy exclusive access to special events.

With the evolving threat landscape, continuous cybersecurity education is vital. Join our community of healthcare professionals to advance your cybersecurity knowledge.

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Your chance to be a Rural Health Fellow, speak in New Orleans

June 30, 2023

Your chance to be a Rural Health Fellow, speak in New Orleans

NRHA is accepting session and research presentation proposals for the nation’s largest gathering of rural health pros, our Annual Rural Health Conference and Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, which will be held May 7-10 in New Orleans, La. These events are curated for anyone with an interest in rural health care.

NRHA is also accepting applications for our Rural Health Fellows program, a yearlong, intensive leadership training. The goal of the Fellows program is to educate and develop a network of diverse rural leaders that will step forward to serve in key positions in the association, affiliated advocacy groups, and local and state legislative bodies with health equity as a main focus.

Submit Session and Research Presentation Proposals

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NRHA Supports Relaunch of Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus

June 30, 2023

 

NRHA Supports Relaunch of Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus

Last active a decade ago, the Congressional Rural Health Caucus is now in its recruiting phase. The relaunch is a partnership between Reps. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii) and Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.). NRHA CEO Alan Morgan says the caucus provides “an opportunity to shed light on critical issues facing many rural providers and patients.” According to a 2020 report from the Chartis Center for Rural Health, an NRHA member, 62 percent of rural hospitals don’t have intensive care unit beds. Interested in advocating on behalf of rural health?

Sign up to participate in NRHA’s rural health advocacy campaigns and review NRHA’s updated advocacy 101 guide.

Rural Hospitals Face Closure While Solution Awaits Decision

June 30, 2023

Rural Hospitals Face Closure While Solution Awaits Decision

According to the Missouri Hospital Association, an NRHA member, 18 hospitals in Missouri have shut down since 2014. In an effort to prevent more closures, an omnibus bill is currently awaiting a decision from the governor, but help can’t come soon enough. A total of 195 rural hospitals have shut down across the country since 2005, according to Sheps Center for Health Services Research, also an NRHA member. Additionally, stakeholders suggest that cyberattacks present a growing threat to hospitals’ financial viability. NRHA will share CAH-specific strategies to keep facilities open and care accessible to communities at NRHA’s 22nd Critical Access Hospital Conference Sept. 27-29 in Kansas City.

The Effects of More Than 1 Million Losing Medicaid Coverage

June 30, 2023

The Effects of More Than 1 Million Losing Medicaid Coverage

About 1.5 million Americans have lost Medicaid coverage in more than two dozen states, and hospitals are beginning to see the financial effects of caring for more uninsured patients. Additionally, site-neutral payment has forced physicians, patient advocates, and hospitals and health systems to take sides in the debate over Medicare reimbursement rates based on location of care, and a new report shows that approximately a quarter of residents in 18 states struggle with medical debt.

Register for the NRHA Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences, September 26-29, to explore how we can ensure we can care for patients and the bottom line with experts at NRHA’s Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences Sept. 26-29 in Kansas City.

Webinar – Swing Bed Culture and attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, A Transitional Care Model

June 30, 2023

Webinar – Swing Bed Culture and attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, A Transitional Care Model

Allevant, a joint venture between Mayo Clinic and Select Medical, helps Critical Access Hospitals by developing post-acute Transitional Care programs using available Swing Beds. Focused on helping patients transition to their highest level of independence, Transitional Care is a program that involves the patient and family, makes available the full resources of the Critical Access Hospital and focuses on measured outcomes and evidence-based processes to ensure patients get the best care possible.

Allevant has supported approximately 100 Critical Access Hospitals across 22 states including both independent and part of health systems. Our clients have cared for over 12,000 patients representing more than 158,000 swing bed days.

With a strong focus on quality, outcomes, and growth, our clients saw an average growth in swing bed days of 55% by the second year. 64% of patients were categorized as complex medical or complex surgical which is a growing patient population, and only 7% of Transitional Care patients were discharged directly back to acute care during a program stay of less than 30 days. 76% of patients were discharged from Transitional Care back to independence. The average patient rating was 4.83 out of 5 when asked if patients would “recommend the program to others”.

When: Thursday, July 27, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST

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Webinar – Unlocking Value-Based Care: the Critical Role of Team-Based Care

June 30, 2023

Webinar – Unlocking Value-Based Care: the Critical Role of Team-Based Care

Join this exclusive webinar to discover the power of team-based care in rural healthcare. Our expert speakers include Fred Wallisch, Signify Health’s VP and ACO Medical Director, who specializes in clinical oversight, utilization goal setting, and innovative strategies for improved patient care. Catherine Chua, Chief Medical Officer at Davis Health System, West Virginia, with extensive experience in Osteopathic Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine, will provide insights into rural healthcare and patient-centered approaches, and Dr. Steven Reeves, Internal Medicine specialist from Greater Regional Health, will offer practical knowledge on the positive impact of team-based care on provider morale, retention, and buy-in.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of team-based care in meeting value-based care requirements.
  • Discover how a standardized approach improves annual wellness visit rates, chronic care management, and clinical documentation.
  • Explore the benefits of team-based care for provider morale, retention, and buy-in.

When: Wednesday, July 25, 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST

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Webinar – Addressing Patient Surges and Rising Costs in Rural Healthcare

June 30, 2023

Webinar – Addressing Patient Surges and Rising Costs in Rural Healthcare

Discover the transformative power of telemedicine in rural healthcare and hear firsthand experiences from AdventHealth Murray Medical Center and AdventHealth Gordon as they share how telemedicine revolutionized their operations, improving sustainability and community service despite fiscal challenges.

Join Jason Povio, President and COO of Eagle Telemedicine, and Dr. Joseph Joyave, CMO and Medical Director for AdventHealth Medical Group, as they discuss their successful strategies. Povio, with his diverse background in systems engineering and healthcare, and Dr. Joyave, a practicing pediatrician and administrative leader, bring valuable perspectives from their unique professional journeys.

During this webinar, you will learn how telemedicine can mitigate fiscal and operational challenges in rural healthcare settings, strategies to reduce patient transfer rates, and address specialty physician gaps using telemedicine. Gain insight into leveraging telemedicine for cost-effective recruitment and round-the-clock patient care.

When: Wednesday, July 19, 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST

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