Category: NRHA

University Launches Ambitious Effort to Reduce Disparities

May 1, 2023

University Launches Ambitious Effort to Reduce Disparities

Over the past two decades, life expectancy in rural areas has declined, with one major factor being the prevalence of diabetes. To improve the health and well-being of rural and minority populations, UVA School of Medicine has launched a new Center for Health Equity and Precision Public Health. Additionally, new research led by NRHA member Jan Probst of the Rural and Minority Health Research Center looks at how close some ZIP codes were to different kinds of health care and access in areas with higher proportions of racial and ethnic minorities. Your chance to explore the intersection of health equity and social determinants with the experts is at NRHA’s 46th Annual Rural Health Conference and 28th Health Equity Conference May 15-19 in San Diego.

NRHA Upcoming Webinar: Keeping Care in Our Communities: Telehealth as a Lifeline for Rural Healthcare

April 12, 2023

NRHA Upcoming Webinar: Keeping Care in Our Communities: Telehealth as a Lifeline for Rural Healthcare

Thursday, May 4, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Join healthcare experts Steve Barnett, Corey Scurlock, and Rodney Buchanan in an informative webinar on telehealth for rural healthcare facilities. With their combined experience of over 60 years in successful rural hospital operations, healthcare management, financial analysis, strategic planning, and business development, the panelists will provide tangible insights into implementing telehealth solutions that are both successful and profitable.

In this discussion-driven webinar, the panelists will share how to identify where telehealth can fit in your organization and how to get started. They will debunk myths about the cost and complexity of telehealth and provide best practices for implementation. Additionally, the benefits of ongoing program measurement and goal communication will be discussed to help you gain buy-in over time.

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NRHA Upcoming Webinar: Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Rural Healthcare, a Transitional Care Model

April 12, 2023

NRHA Upcoming Webinar: Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Rural Healthcare, a Transitional Care Model

Thursday, April 27, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CST

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 assisting patients to transition to their highest level of independence, Transitional Care is a program that involves the patient and family, makes available the total 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 independent and part of health systems. Allevant clients have cared for over 12,000 patients, representing over 158,000 swing bed days.

With a strong focus on quality, outcomes, and growth, Allevant clients saw an average increase in swing bed days of 55% by the second year. 64% of patients were categorized as complex medical or complex surgical, a growing patient population. Only 7% of Transitional Care patients were discharged directly back to acute care during a program stay of fewer 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.”

Learn more at www.Allevant.com

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NRHA’s First Rural Hospital HR Certification Program Cohort

April 4, 2023

NRHA’s First Rural Hospital HR Certification Program Cohort

The increasing rates of employee burnout and turnover coupled with the struggle to recruit and retain staff are just some of the everyday obstacles faced by rural hospital HR Leaders.

Along with constantly changing policies and regulations and a lack of resources across the board, there has never been a more crucial time to support rural hospital HR Leaders.

NRHA is excited to announce the Rural Hospital HR Certification Program to support, strengthen, and connect rural hospital HR leaders across the nation.

Be a Pioneer in the May 2023 HR Cohort! The first Cohort launches May 25.

NRHA’s Rural Hospital Certification Program is open to those currently working as an HR executive/leader in rural hospitals. Enrollment requires the following:

Currently employed as an HR executive/leader in a rural hospital

Complete the enrollment form

Upload a signed letter of support from your CEO

Upon receipt, enrollment documents will be reviewed and a follow-up email will be sent confirming admission and providing payment options.

Click Here to learn more and enroll.

NRHA’s Rural Health Nurse Certification Program Now Enrolling

April 3, 2023

NRHA’s Rural Health Nurse Certification Program Now Enrolling

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Rural Health Nurse Certification Program is now enrolling for its first Cohort! This multifaceted course is designed to equip rural nurses with the information they need and a network of colleagues to help them provide high quality care in rural settings while recognizing and celebrating their vast skill sets.

In this program nurses will:

Create a nationwide network of like-minded, rural nurses

Explore 10 relevant, rural healthcare specific modules with experienced nurse leader subject matter experts

Solidify and grow knowledge base and confidence

This program is for current rural health nurses – RNs, LPNs/LVNs.

Cohort starts May 24th at 5:00 p.m. EST

Click here for more information and to enroll

NRHA Webinar – Become a Certified Rural Hospital Board Member

March 24, 2023

NRHA Webinar – Become a Certified Rural Hospital Board Member

The Board of Trustees for a rural hospital oversee unique, challenging, and complex decisions that rural hospital leaders make to ensure the prosperity of not only their facility but also their community

NRHA is launching the Rural Hospital Board Certification Program to provide rural hospital Board members with the tools, knowledge, and network of peers and experts they need to thrive in their roles. Providing guidance for a rural hospital is different, one of the resounding reasons for the creation of this program.

Created by successful rural hospital Board Members for rural hospital Board Members.

To learn more about this program, sign up for the upcoming webinar:

April 13, 2023, 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST – Register Here

To view all available programs, click here.

New Virtual Option for Annual NRHA Conference

March 21, 2023

New Virtual Option for Annual NRHA Conference

NRHA’s 46th Annual Rural Health Conference events, May 15-19 in San Diego, Calif., cover the needs of all rural health stakeholders from hospital leaders to health educators, with an overarching goal of health equity for all.

Be sure to act by April 17 to save hundreds on registration and hotel for the nation’s largest gathering of rural health professionals. The hotel block is filling up fast and will sell out before that date.

Register Today

NRHA is offering an on off-site, virtual registration option that includes access to 46 sessions of recorded content across all events available for viewing the day after it occurs on the agenda. No sessions will be livestreamed during this event, but recordings of sessions noted in green within each agenda will be available to view through Aug. 16.

San Diego is the perfect place to turn a week of learning into a vacation. Coronado Island has one of the best beaches in the US, a charming main street, and great hotels for families or a romantic getaway.

Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, along with numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums, and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft carrier turned museum, open to the public.

Be sure to register early to save hundreds. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego.

Upcoming NRHA Partner Webinar for Rural Healthcare – Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, A Transitional Care Model

March 21, 2023

 

Upcoming NRHA Partner Webinar for Rural Healthcare – Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, A Transitional Care Model

 Thursday, April 27, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST

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 assisting patients to transition to their highest level of independence, Transitional Care is a program that involves the patient and family, makes available the total 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 independent and part of health systems. Our clients have cared for over 12,000 patients, representing over 158,000 swing bed days.

With a strong focus on quality, outcomes, and growth, our clients saw an average increase in swing bed days of 55% by the second year. 64% of patients were categorized as complex medical or complex surgical, a growing patient population. Only 7% of Transitional Care patients were discharged directly back to acute care during a program stay of fewer 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.”

Register

Learn more at www.Allevant.com

Upcoming NRHA Partner Webinar for Rural Healthcare – How 30 Rural Providers Unlocked the Unrealized Value in their Patient Payment Plans

March 21, 2023

Upcoming NRHA Partner Webinar for Rural Healthcare – How 30 Rural Providers Unlocked the Unrealized Value in their Patient Payment Plans

 Thursday, March 30, 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST

Join Hospital Revenue Cycle Expert Michael Berger and Revenue Cycle Director Rhonda Ridenour as they share how 30 rural healthcare facilities turned their in-house patient payment plans into immediate cash, resulting in improved financial metrics. With over 30 years of senior revenue cycle leadership in 35 states, Michael’s extensive experience was instrumental in developing and implementing the collaborative approach that prioritized patient and community satisfaction. This ongoing program also led to benefits such as reduced cost-to-collect, bad debt reduction, and increased cash-on-hand. By attending this webinar, you’ll learn how to replicate these results at your own healthcare facility while engaging patients and improving their satisfaction.

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Join NRHA’s 2023 CFO Certification Program Cohort

March 6, 2023

Join NRHA’s 2023 CFO Certification Program Cohort

Join the exclusive group of rural hospital certified CFOs in leading their rural hospitals to success. This program was created by top performing, tenured rural executives with a passion to help current and aspiring rural hospital CFOs learn what they need to excel, thrive and LEAD!

Invest in your career this year by becoming a Certified Rural Hospital CFO!

Become the best CFO you can be by growing your confidence as a leader with rural specific leadership skills taught by rural healthcare experts. Remain current in your knowledge base, network with other rural hospital CFOs, learn best practices, and more!

This program only launches once a year and there’s still time to enroll in the March 2023 Cohort! Don’t wait until next year to start growing your knowledge, network, and confidence!

With a maximum of 24 CFOs in each cohort, benefit from:

  • Small classes
  • Individual attention
  • Exclusive networking
  • Learning from the best

What graduates have to say about the program:

  • “An excellent program, well-structured and designed. I am an experienced CFO and I learned some very valuable stuff.”
  • “I thought in general this was great. For me, someone who just got started in the medical field, this was very helpful in getting me started. It also helped with networking. These are people that I am not sure I ever would have been able to talk with if it weren’t for this program.”
  • “Great program. Great opportunity.”

Program details, payment terms, and other specifics made available upon application.

Apply Today