Category: Webinar

Free Recorded Webinar Series – Conducting Investigations

July 25, 2024

Free Recorded Webinar Series – Conducting Investigations

All healthcare organizations should have the ability to look into all complaints.

Not all complaints warrant a full investigation, but when an investigation is needed, even the most experienced run into roadblocks.

The American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) has been sponsoring free webinars featuring Meric Craig Bloch, J.D., attorney, author and investigator.

A recording of recent webinars can be found in the new AIHC YouTube playlist entitled “Conducting Internal Investigations as a Forensic Auditor!”

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Lunch and Learn Webinar Series: Baby and Me Tobacco Free, August 1

July 25, 2024

Lunch and Learn Webinar Series: Baby and Me Tobacco Free, August 1

Join this informative Lunch and Learn webinar on August 1 to learn about an incredible maternal health program: Baby and Me Tobacco Free!

Topics to be covered:

  • Where do we stand with current tobacco use in Missouri
  • Overview of the Baby and Me Tobacco Free program
  • Highlight Missouri’s in-person locations
  • Provide instructions on how to refer to the program

Learn More about the Baby and Me Tobacco Free program

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 1, 12:00 p.m.

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Lunch and Learn Webinar Series: Cancer Care in Rural Missouri, July 26

July 25, 2024

Lunch and Learn Webinar Series: Cancer Care in Rural Missouri, July 26

This session of the Missouri Rural Health Association’s (MRHA’s) ongoing educational lunch and learn webinar series will provide a comprehensive overview of the vital programs and services offered by the American Cancer Society.

This webinar is specifically designed for rural health providers and advocates, offering valuable insights and resources to enhance cancer care in rural communities.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, July 26, 12:00 p.m.

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NARHC RHC Office Hours

July 23, 2024

NARHC RHC Office Hours

The National Association of Rural Health Clinics continues to host Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Office Hours at 1 p.m. ET every other Wednesday, via Zoom.

Anyone with an RHC question is encouraged to join in. Ask questions about:

  • RHC policy
  • RHC certification
  • Medicare
  • HRSA COVID-19 programs, and more

No registration is required. RHCs can join using the link below.

https://us06web.zoom.us/s/81747173194

Attendees without computer access or computer audio can dial in:

  • Dial in toll free – +1 301-715-8592
  • PIN: 817 4717 3194#
  • Meeting ID: 817 4717 319

NARHC Webinar: 2025 Proposed CMS Rules – What’s in the Rules for RHCs How You Can Get Involved in Regulatory Advocacy, August 15

July 23, 2024

NARHC Webinar: 2025 Proposed CMS Rules – What’s in the Rules for RHCs How You Can Get Involved in Regulatory Advocacy, August 15

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule.

The annual regulatory update contains a significant section specifically for RHCs, this year proposing to:

  • eliminate productivity standards,
  • remove Hemoglobin/Hematocrit from the six required lab services,
  • reform care management billing, and
  • much more.

Join this webinar where the National Association for Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) D.C. team will cover all these provisions in detail.

When: Thursday, August 15, 1:00 p.m. CT

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Webinar: Emergency Preparedness – The Benefits of a Comprehensive Plan

July 11, 2024

Webinar: Emergency Preparedness – The Benefits of a Comprehensive Plan

A robust emergency preparedness plan is fundamental for any rural healthcare provider.

The lessons learned from the COVID era are starting to fade and that can lead to a lapse in focus for CAHs.

This presentation will cover the core elements of an emergency preparedness plan and empower rural hospitals to ensure the lights stay on and patients are safe regardless of the scenario.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand and know how to apply the core components of Emergency Preparedness in a rural healthcare setting:
    • Planning
    • Procedures
    • Communication
  • Training & Testing
  • Learn the elements of a strong Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)
    • Engagement with the local or state emergency planning commission
    • Understanding vulnerabilities within your community
    • Stay vigilant in the post-COVID era
  • Gain a clear picture of how the day-to-day decisions at the executive level affect Emergency Preparedness
  • Establish the framework for practical and effective drills

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, August 21, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

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NRHA Webinar: Questions Answered – Healthcare Architecture Experts and Rural Administrators Panel

July 11, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Questions Answered – Healthcare Architecture Experts and Rural Administrators Panel

This Q&A panel will focus on the critical nuances of healthcare facilities architecture and how they affect your organization’s funding, reimbursement models and programming.

HFG is experienced with CAH replacements, master planning, construction administration and everything in between.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how your facility’s architecture and interior design affect business operations
  • Identify stages of the design-build process that rely on your input
  • Prepare for any construction projects on the horizon

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT

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NRHA Webinar: Enhancing Rural Health in Colorado – Innovations in Hospital Transformation Program (HTP)

July 11, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Enhancing Rural Health in Colorado – Innovations in Hospital Transformation Program (HTP)

This webinar includes an in-depth exploration of Colorado’s Hospital Transformation Program (HTP) and covers how a population health platform can overcome key challenges hospitals face with:

  • Manual reporting
  • Increasing reimbursement revenues
  • ACO/HIE data

Discover why provider orgs need to participate in new quality programs and hear about the successes made by Lincoln Health, leading the way to effective and result driven outcomes after they implemented a population health platform.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, July 18, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

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NRHA Webinar: Optimizing Capital and construction Spend: Strategies for Rural Healthcare Leaders

July 11, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Optimizing Capital and construction Spend: Strategies for Rural Healthcare Leaders

As rural health systems expand to meet patient needs, rethinking capital strategies is crucial to delivering projects that are operationally efficient and cost-effective.

This presentation will focus on developing integrated and comprehensive strategies to:

  • Enhance planning
  • Design
  • Execution of building projects

Learn how to manage unexpected cost increases and delivery delays, ensuring both short-term performance and long-term resilience against:

  • Shortages
  • Unexpected events and
  • Market fluctuations

Join Mark Webb, Principal at Vizient, as he shares his extensive expertise in capital and construction management within the healthcare sector.

With over 25 years of experience in hospital administration, operations, and construction, Mark will provide valuable insights into managing rising building material costs and financial costs and financial stress in the healthcare industry.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, July 16, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

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Register Now: Practicing Equity in Authentic Community Engagement, August 14

July 10, 2024

Register Now: Practicing Equity in Authentic Community Engagement, August 14

Authentic Community Engagement (ACE): people want it, people talk about it, but it is rare to see organizations implement “authentic” community engagement. If Community Engagement (CE) is going to be successful, it has to be authentic.

This session will provide attendees with an understanding of ACE that can lead to developing effective strategies that will have deeper impact in the communities you serve.

Learning Objectives:

  • Increase the knowledge of ACE by describing the beliefs, values and principles of “authentic” community engagement
  • Deepen the understanding of ACE by referencing to historical impacts of authentic community engagement and its potential to effect community betterment
  • Learn how to imagine and implement authentic community engagement as a strategy to address infant and maternal mortality
  • Develop skills to help better engage those with lived experience and the broader community, including men and fathers with greater “authenticity”

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, August 14, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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