Category: Webinar

Free Training: Social Marketing Best Practices to Address Youth Cannabis Prevention, February 27

February 10, 2025

Free Training: Social Marketing Best Practices to Address Youth Cannabis Prevention, February 27

Join this free training, hosted by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) in partnership with the Rescue Agency.

The session is designed to improve understanding of cannabis-related topics and best prevention practices, especially concerning youth. Don’t miss the chance to engage in informed discussions about cannabis use and prevention.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, February 27, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: How Critical Access Hospitals Like Grand River Health are Overcoming Staffing and Compliance Challenges with DCM Outsourcing, February 25

February 7, 2025

NRHA Webinar: How Critical Access Hospitals Like Grand River Health are Overcoming Staffing and Compliance Challenges with DCM Outsourcing, February 25

Weighing the impact of recruiting qualified talent and managing the cost of training and retaining resources, Grand River Health leaned on their Partners to guide their exciting transformation.

Grand River Health Controller, Theresa Wagenman, and industry expert Melissa Burris will share insights on overcoming these challenges, achieving compliance, and improving financial sustainability.

Join this webinar to explore how outsourcing their Charge Description Master (CDM) process provided a sustainable solution.

This session is perfect for rural healthcare leaders and financial professionals looking to enhance compliance, efficiency, and financial health through sustainable CDM practices.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, February 25, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, A Transitional Care Model, February 20

February 7, 2025

NRHA Webinar: Swing Bed Culture and Attention to Wellness Vital to Rural Healthcare, A Transitional Care Model, February 20

Join this webinar to learn how over 100 Critical Access Hospitals both independent and not, have cared for over 17,000 patients representing more than 244,000 swing bed days.

These 100+ facilities saw an average growth in swing bed days of 47% by the second year.

  • 65% of patients were categorized as complex medical or complex surgical which is a growing patient population.
  • Only 7% of Transitional Care patients were discharged directly back to acute care during a program stay of less than 30 days.
  • 77% 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”.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, February 20, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: How Critical Access Hospitals like Grand River Health are Overcoming Staffing and Compliance challenges with CDM Outsourcing, February 25

February 5, 2025

NRHA Webinar: How Critical Access Hospitals like Grand River Health are Overcoming Staffing and Compliance challenges with CDM Outsourcing, February 25

Grand River Health, a Critical Access Hospital with two Rural health Clinics and one Long-Term Care Center, recognized an opportunity in the changes they faced when their tenured CDM expert retired.

Weighing the impact of recruiting qualified talent and managing the cost of training and retaining resources, Grand River Health leaned on their partners to guide their exciting transformation.

Join this webinar to explore how outsourcing their Charge Description Master (CDM) process provided a sustainable solution. Hear from Grand River Health Controller, Theresa Wagenman, and industry expert Melissa Burris as they share insights on overcoming these challenges, achieving compliance, and improving financial sustainability. Discover the tangible benefits of proactive CDM management through expert led strategies and innovative technology.

This session is perfect for rural healthcare leaders and financial professionals looking to enhance comp0liance, efficiency, and financial health through sustainable CDM practices.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, February 25, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

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Webinar: Faith and Health: Purple Sundays Offer Education and Support for Memory Loss, February 26

January 30, 2025

Webinar: Faith and Health: Purple Sundays Offer Education and Support for Memory Loss, February 26

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri to offer this free webinar.

You are invited to join this webinar to learn how to access free care and support services, engage in research and educate members of the faith community about Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, February 26, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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MRHA Webinar: Remote Patent Monitoring and Chronic Care Management, January 30

January 29, 2025

MRHA Webinar: Remote Patent Monitoring and Chronic Care Management, January 30

This session will provide an in-depth exploration of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CM) – defining these emerging care programs, unpacking their core benefits, and navigating the complexities of CMS reimbursement.

Attendees will understand how RPM in particular can uniquely advantage Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in enhancing patient outcomes and care delivery. The session will also equip participants with the knowledge ot assess their own facility’s needs, helping them choose the right RPM/CCM partner for success.

Finally, the session will shed light on potential pitfalls to avoid when implementing these transformative care programs. By the end, attendees will be well-equipped to leverage RPM and CCM to drive measurable improvements in their practice.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, January 30, 12:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: How to Secure Funding for Digital Health: Federal Grants and Telehealth for Rural Hospitals, January 29

January 22, 2025

NRHA Webinar: How to Secure Funding for Digital Health: Federal Grants and Telehealth for Rural Hospitals, January 29

Securing federal grants is critical for rural hospitals to implement and sustain telehealth programs. This session offers practical strategies to access funding and make telehealth a long-term solution for your community.

Angela Connor, a grant expert with a proven track record of helping rural hospitals secure millions in federal funding, will share actionable insights on navigating the complex grant process. Her work has directly supported hospitals in expanding telehealth programs and improving access to care in underserved communities.

Dr. Anisha Mathur, a telehealth leader with extensive experience working in critical access hospitals, will discuss how rural facilities can use virtual care to deliver high quality, specialty services while keeping patients local. Her real-world examples highlight what’s possible when funding aligns with a strong telehealth strategy.

Attendees will learn:

  • Which federal grants are available to rural hospitals right now,
  • Step-by-step guidance to create compelling applications that win funding,
  • Real-world examples of grant-funded telehealth programs that improve outcomes and sustain local care.

This session equips rural healthcare leaders with actionable tools to secure financial support and enhance care delivery for their communities.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

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Upcoming Webinar: Bridging the Gap Between SDOH and Z Codes, January 28

January 21, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: Bridging the Gap Between SDOH and Z Codes, January 28

This virtual event will explain the importance of screening and identifying patients for social determinants/drivers of health and documentation in the electronic health record. The session will explain the coding process and requirements for ICD-10 categories for Social Drivers of Health (SDOH). This information is valuable for decision-making to improve patient-centered care and reduce health disparities.

Attendees will have an opportunity to learn how to leverage Health Equity Dashboards, giving a snapshot of the frequently identified Z Codes at the state, region, county and hospital levels.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Improve patient-centered care and reduce health disparities through social determinants/drivers of health, and
  • Improve documentation in electronic health records.

Intended Audience

  • Directors of nursing,
  • Labor and delivery clinical staff,
  • Quality leaders,
  • Population health staff,
  • Chief nursing officers,
  • COOs,
  • Patient experience leaders, and
  • Patient and family advisory council members.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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Webinar – Firstline: Emerging Infectious Disease Threats – responding to an emerging infectious disease outbreak, January 22

January 21, 2025

Webinar – Firstline: Emerging Infectious Disease Threats – Responding to an emerging infectious disease outbreak, January 22

Don’t miss Firstline: Emerging Infectious Disease Threats, responding to an emerging infections disease outbreak, presented by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the University of Missouri, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Registration is free, but you must register.

Cost: Free

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Upcoming Webinar: Improving Patient Engagement in Cervical Cancer Prevention, January 16

January 10, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: Improving Patient Engagement in Cervical Cancer Prevention, January 16

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Join the Maternal and Child Health Bureau for an hour-long session to learn about a new toolkit to improve patient engagement in cervical cancer prevention.

The toolkit supports efforts to increase patient and community engagement in cervical cancer prevention, screening, and management. The toolkit as designed to meet the needs of health centers and safety-net settings and may be useful to other health care organizations that are committed to preventing cervical cancer.

Click Here to download the toolkit and supporting documentation.

Webinar Cost: Free

Webinar Date: Thursday, January 16, 2:00 p.m. ET

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