Category: Webinar

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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Webinar: 2025 Physician Fee Schedule – Registration Required, January 30

January 10, 2025

Webinar: 2025 Physician Fee Schedule – Registration Required, January 30

Subject matter experts from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will present highlights of policy updates from the Calendar Year 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule.

Covered topics will include:

  • General care management,
  • Advanced Primary Care Management,
  • Telehealth,
  • Policy updates for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers,
  • Behavioral health,
  • Dental services, and more.

The webinar is FREE but registration is required.

When: Thursday, January 30, 2:00 p.m.

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Webinar: The Latest HIPAA Requirements – A Check-in on Your RHC’s Compliance, January 14

January 10, 2025

Webinar: The Latest HIPAA Requirements – A Check-in on Your RHC’s Compliance, January 14

The National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) will host the free, FORHP-supported webinar with information for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) HIPAA compliance and updates.

HIPAA compliance is an integral component of your RHC’s compliance, but the complexity of the rules and frequent changes can make it especially challenging.

This webinar will help you check-in on your RHC’s compliance with the latest HIPAA requirements, featuring a health law expert with decades of experience.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2:00 p.m. ET

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Upcoming Webinar: An Updated Model of Rural Hospital Financial Distress, January 14

January 10, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: An Updated Model of Rural Hospital Financial Distress, January 14

This webinar will provide an overview of new research by the North Carolina Rural Health Research Program on the topic of rural hospital financial distress.

The aim of this research was to create an updated Financial Distress Index model that recognizes recent changes in the operating environment and uses financial performance, government reimbursement, organizational traits, and market characteristics to predict the risk of rural hospital financial distress two years hence.

Rural hospital profitability continues to be a challenge; having a model that can accurately predict financial distress and closure helps programs and policymakers better target resources to prevent closure or convert to other models of care.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, January 14, 1:00 p.m. ET

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Upcoming Webinar Series – Improving Preventive Care in Early Childhood, March 3

January 8, 2025

Upcoming Webinar Series – Improving Preventive Care in Early Childhood, March 3

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched this new webinar series. It focuses on opportunities for state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) programs to improve delivery of developmental and lead screenings, immunizations, and early oral health interventions during well-child visits in early childhood. The webinar series will be followed by an action-oriented affinity group in the spring of 2025.

Who should attend:

  • State Medicaid and CHIP programs staff,
  • Pediatric providers,
  • Public health agencies,
  • Quality Improvement partners,

Click Here to visit the Improving Well-Child Care website for more information.

Please submit any questions to the quality improvement technical assistance mailbox: MACQualityImprovement@mathmatica-mpr.com

Cost: Free

When:

  • Monday, March 3, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., State Medicaid and CHIP Experiences Promoting Preventive Care through Well-Child Visits in Early Childhood
  • Monday, March 31, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Overview of the Improving Preventive Care in Early Childhood Affinity Group and Expression of Interest Process
  • Monday, April 14, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Addressing Barriers to Well-Child Visits and Preventive Care: Promising Approaches to Transportation in Medicaid and CHIP

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Upcoming Webinar – Supporting Perinatal Individuals Experiencing Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Perinatal Care Professionals and Systems of Care

January 8, 2025

Upcoming Webinar – Supporting Perinatal Individuals Experiencing Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Perinatal Care Professionals and Systems of Care

Join the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA’s) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) for this roundtable webinar which will offer actionable strategies that support providers in delivering compassionate, comprehensive care.

This roundtable will address the stigma around mandatory reporting, which deters some pregnant and postpartum women from seeking care and provide insights on creating safe plans of care.

In addition, the session will highlight training opportunities, resources, and guidance on integrating substance use disorder care into workflows.

Attendees will learn about:

  • Barriers to care,
  • Solutions to improve access, and
  • The importance of educating providers on state-specific mandatory reporting.

Practical examples, such as “warm hands” and harm reduction strategies will be shared.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

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