Category: Webinar

CMS Webinar: FY 2025 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs, September 5

September 4, 2024

CMS Webinar: FY 2025 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs, September 5

This webinar will provide an overview of the fiscal year 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) final rule as it relates to:

  • Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program,
  • Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program,
  • Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program,
  • Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) and,
  • Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program.

Objective: Participants will be able to locate the final rule text and identify finalized program changes.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, September 5, 2:00 p.m. ET

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HRSA Webinar: Eliminating Congenital Syphilis Through Improved Care During Pregnancy, September 18

August 29, 2024

HRSA Webinar: Eliminating Congenital Syphilis Through Improved Care During Pregnancy, September 18

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will provide a brief overview of congenital syphilis in newborns covered by Medicaid and CHIP.

Five states will present on how they are addressing congenital syphilis in their Medicaid and CHIP agencies, the barriers they encountered, and how they overcame challenges and succeeded in their quality improvement initiatives.

Cost:  Free

When: Wednesday, September 18, 2:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: Planning and Executing Strategic Facility Investments, August 28

August 23, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Planning and Executing Strategic Facility Investments, August 28

Join the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for “Planning and Executing Strategic Facility Investments”, led by Brian Haapala, CEO of Stroudwater Capital Partners, who has over two decades of experience in planning and financing  over $1.5 billion in facility projects.

This session will delve into the sources of funding available for rural health investments and discuss best practices for accessing affordable and sustainable funding for Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health organizations.

From determining the best funding sources for your organization to reviewing USDA funding processes and requirements for low-interest loans and grants, attendees will gain a strong understanding of how to bring their planned facility investments to life.

Key Takeaways:

  • Identifying the best funding sources for rural health investments
  • Understanding USDA funding processes and requirements
  • Accessing affordable and sustainable funding
  • Bringing planned facility investments to life

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, August 28, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT

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NRHA Webinar: Evaluating Facilities Needs through a Strategic Lens, August 27

August 23, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Evaluating Facilities Needs through a Strategic Lens, August 27

Join the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for a webinar on evaluating facilities needs through a strategic lens. John Downes, MBA, Principal at Stroudwater Associates, brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare facilities planning. He has led strategic plans and market assessments and is a nationally recognized speaker.

As the need for rural healthcare investment grows, organizations face challenges in advancing facility projects that redefine their market position. Incremental renovations often fall short, making robust master facility plans crucial yet vulnerable to inertia.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to overcome these hurdles and explore:

  • Create holistic assessments of current facility states
  • Identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities
  • Craft resilient future-proof plans aligned with shifting healthcare landscapes

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, August 27, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CT

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FORHP Webinar: Rural Graduate Medical Education (GME) Opportunities – How Can Your RHC get involved? August 29

August 22, 2024

Rural Graduate Medical Education (GME) Opportunities – How Can Your RHC get involved? August 29

The National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC), in partnership with the Collaborative for Rural Graduate Medical Education Technical Assistance Centers, will host the free, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)-supported webinar.

Research shows that providers that train in rural areas are significantly more likely to later practice in those communities. RHCs can play a critical role in that training through their ability to serve as rotational sites for many different providers.

This webinar will feature Pennsylvania Rural Health Clinic and Rural Residency Planning Development grantee, St. Luke’s Miners who will discuss their experience with GME and RHC site rotations.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 29, 1:00 -2:00 p.m. CT

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FREE Live Webinar: Why Should the Boss Listen to You? Succeeding as a Compliance Officer, August 27

August 21, 2024

FREE Live Webinar: Why Should the Boss Listen to You? Succeeding as a Compliance Officer, August 27

This 60-minute presentation is sponsored by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The webinar outlines the disciplines a compliance officer who counsels management should embrace. The goal is to have maximum impact as a trusted advisor.

Mr. Bloch will discuss how to navigate this difficult environment and master the crucial disciplines listed below to get and keep the confidence of organizational leaders.

  • Be trustworthy
  • Be verbal visionaries
  • Develop a management perspective
  • Think strategically
  • Be a window to tomorrow
  • Advise constructively

AIHC Credentialed Members Earn 1 CEU

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, August 27, 1:00 p.m.  – 2:00 p.m. ET

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Monthly Webinar: Learn About Long COVID & Fatiguing Illness, September 12

August 19, 2024

Monthly Webinar: Learn About Long COVID & Fatiguing Illness, September 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds this monthly webinar-style Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) learning session to rapidly disseminate findings about Post-COVID Conditions (PCC) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).

The series offers presentations by subject matter experts, examples of emerging best practices and models of care, and a facilitated Q&A.

This program is intended primarily for providers who care for patients with PCC and ME/CFS but is open to all healthcare professionals and all Long COVID and ME/CFS patient-lived experience experts interested in learning  more about the treatment of Long COVID and ME/CFS.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, September 12, 3:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: Operationalizing a Just Culture in Rural Healthcare, August 22

August 19, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Operationalizing a Just Culture in Rural Healthcare, August 22

Join the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for a webinar on Operationalizing a Just Culture in Rural Healthcare. Michele Back, Senior Director of Quality and Patient Safety at Ovation Healthcare, brings extensive experience as a healthcare leader and consultant. Certified in Lean Healthcare and a Master Trainer for TeamSTEPPS, Michele collaborates with clients to develop evidence-based solutions for achieving high-quality, cost-effective care.

Implementing a Just Culture in rural healthcare is a cornerstone of a comprehensive Patient Safety Program. Understanding how to effectively cultivate this program is the first step to operationalizing a Just Culture. Invest in your organization’s future by improving patient safety, reducing risks and preventing errors. Focus on managing human behavior and redesigning systems to create a strong culture of safety where trust and change are valued by staff and leaders alike/

In this webinar, explore how to:

  • Cultivate a comprehensive Patient Safety Program
  • Manage human behavior to prevent errors
  • Redesign systems to reduce risks
  • Create a strong culture of safety
  • Integrate Just Culture principles in daily processes

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 22, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT

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NRHA Webinar: Emergency Preparedness – The Benefits of a Comprehensive Plan, August 21

August 19, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Emergency Preparedness – The Benefits of a Comprehensive Plan, August 21

A robust emergency preparedness plan is fundamental for any rural healthcare provider, especially as the lessons learned from the COVID era are starting to fade.

This essential webinar will equip you with the knowledge you need to ensure the lights stay on and patients are safe regardless of the scenario.

Join Erik Thorsen, CEO of Columbia Memorial Hospital, and Ron Coulter, Life Safety & Physical Environment Specialist at Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), as they guide you through the core elements of an emergency preparedness plan.

Through this webinar, you will:

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

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your critical access hospital with life-saving knowledge from our experts.

Cost: Free

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

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2024 Policy Webinar Series – The Impact of Recent Court Cases

August 19, 2024

2024 Policy Webinar Series – The Impact of Recent Court Cases

This year’s Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) policy webinar series will focus on the potential impact of recent court cases on the development of telehealth policy.

While most may already be familiar with how legislation and regulations affect the use of telehealth, this series will focus on how court decisions can also significantly influence telehealth utilization.

Some of the court cases that will be discussed have already been decided while others are still pending. Regardless of their status in the courts, they all have the potential to significantly affect telehealth policy.

Session 1: Loper Bright/Chevron, Wednesday, August 28

In June 2024, the Supreme Court decided in favor of the plaintiffs in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturning what was known as the “Chevron Doctrine” named for the 1984 Supreme Court Case Chevron USA, Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. In the Chevron Doctrine if a court concluded a statute was silent or ambiguous, the court would defer to an agency’s interpretation of the statute. Loper Bright puts that authority back in the courts to resolve that ambiguity. How this decision could impact telehealth policy will be discussed among expert panelists.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, August 28, 11:00 a.m. PT

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