July 22, 2024

Now Available – RHIhub This Week

RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications and events.

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June 21, 2024

Northwest Missouri Maternal Health Partnership Meeting – July 11

Join Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 for a Maternal Health meeting in St. Joseph on July 11.

Learn about HRSA maternal health programs and resources, and join the discussion about maternal health issues, including:

• Challenges in serving mothers and families
• Strategies and models to support maternal health
• Current technical assistance needs
• Opportunities for collaboration

This meeting is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, July 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Where:

East Hills Library

502 N. Woodbine Rd

St. Joseph, MO 64506

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May 17, 2024

Cyber Safety for Small, Medium & Large Healthcare Organizations

Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) is any information that can be used for identity theft, financial fraud or damage the patient’s reputation.

Data classification is based on understanding where this type of data resides, where it is accessed, and how it is shared.

An organization needs to identify the types of data files and types of records relevant to each category of classification such as sensitive, internal use or public use, which in turn can help your organization decide how it should be protected.

Threats Data Classification Mitigates:

• Ransomware attack
• Loss or theft of equipment or data
• Insider, accidental or malicious data loss

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April 25, 2024

Upcoming Webinar: Financial and Operational Benchmarking Trends and Techniques – May 1, 1:00 p.m. CT

This webinar will provide a framework for identifying financial strengths and challenges for health center performance improvement.

The presenters will utilize benchmarking and comparative metrics from Capital Link’s audited financial database and data from the federal UDS reporting system to highlight the variances between rural, urban, and national FQHC performance, as well as selected target benchmarks that support long-term sustainability.

Cost: No Cost

When: Wednesday, May 1, 1:00 p.m. CT

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March 11, 2024

MRHA Releases 2023 Needs Assessment

The Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA) recently released the 2023 Needs Assessment.

The assessment brings to light an alarming health crisis. Rural Missourians are overrepresented in every leading cause of death and the number of health providers is insufficient.

The findings reveal rural Missourians face greater mortality rates than their urban counterparts in all 10 leading causes of death. The data highlights a 127% increase in fatal drug overdoses and a 26% increase in suicide compared with their urban counterparts.

View Assessment Here

January 11, 2024

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

In recognition of January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, telehealth can increase access to cancer care when used along with in person services.

From practical applications to billing, learn the best practices for using telehealth with cancer patients.

Guides:

• Getting started: telehealth and cancer care
• Preparing patients for telehealth cancer care
• Billing for cancer care via telehealth
• Telehealth and cancer treatment

January 9, 2024

Grants 101 Virtual Workshop for Organizations Serving Hispanic/Latino Communities

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will host a Grants 101 Virtual Workshop for organizations serving Hispanic/Latino communities.

Topics at a Glance:

• HRSA programs and funding opportunities
• Federal grants application process
• Where to find funding opportunities
• Tips and strategies for putting together a strong application
• Resources to support their grant-writing efforts

Who should attend:

• Health and Social Services Providers
• CEOs
• Program Directors
• Community Health Workers
• Health Centers
• Public Health Departments
• Hospitals
• Faith and Community-Based Organizations
• Community colleges
• Universities

All workshop sessions will be broadcast in Spanish with live interpretation to English.

For more information, contact Nancy Rios at NRios@hrsa.gov

When:

January 16 – 18, 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

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January 5, 2024

Upcoming Webinar: Latest CMS Updates and the Most Frequent Findings in Rural Health Care, Tuesday, January 16

CMS Certification is not only necessary for CAHs and RHCs to receive Medicare and Medicaid payments, but also for payment from many private insurers and participation in Federal grants.

Preparation for a CMS survey is critically important for CAHs and RHCs, as adverse CMS survey outcomes can result in termination of your CMS Certification.

Rural hospitals and rural health clinics have unique challenges, such as limited resources.

Set your organization up for a successful survey and join this webinar on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, to hear from a former CMS surveyor about the latest updates affecting rural hospitals and rural health clinics and the most cited CMS CfCs and CoPs.

After attending, participants will be able to:

• Discuss CMS QSO Memos and Notifications affecting rural hospitals
• Most frequent CMS findings in CAHs
• Most frequent CMS findings in RHCs

When: Tuesday, January 16, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Register Here

December 28, 2023

RQITA Monthly Edition: December 2023

The December issue of RQITA monthly has been released. Each issue includes a wealth of information on the MBQIP Program including:

• Questions from the field
  • Where common questions or challenges are discussed
• Resources and Tools
  • Find the newest resources available to help you navigate the MBQIP program
• Upcoming MBQIP Deadlines & Reporting Reminders
  • Upcoming deadlines are listed here
• Upcoming Events
  • Find upcoming events, trainings and learning events by RQITA