January 7, 2025

Upcoming Webinar – Breaking Down Barriers to Telehealth: How the Digital Health Readiness Screener Can Drive Equity and Access, January 16

In this session, discover how the new Digital Health Readiness Screener from Thomas Jefferson University is making a difference in telehealth access by identifying key barriers faced by diverse patient populations.

The webinar will explore how the screener assesses technical readiness and quality of care concerns, including digital literacy, privacy, and trust in telehealth. Consider joining this webinar to learn how this tool can support targeted interventions and help advance digital health equity across healthcare settings.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, January 16, 1:00 p.m.

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January 3, 2025

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

In observance of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) invites you to join “Improving Patient Engagement in Cervical Cancer Prevention”, featuring speakers from HRSA’s MCHB, Division of Women’s Health.

Attendees will learn about a new Patient Engagement Toolkit that supports efforts to increase patient and community engagement in cervical cancer and prevention, screening, and management. The toolkit was designed to meet the needs of health centers and safety-net settings but may be useful to other health care organizations that are committed to preventing cervical cancer.

The webinar is part of HRSA’s Women’s Health Leadership Series. The purpose of the series is to spotlight emerging issues and innovations in women’s health across the lifespan.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, January 16, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

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December 20, 2024

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

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated the Physician fee Schedule (PFS) for 2025 through the Calendar Year 2025 PFS Final Rule.

CMS subject matter experts will discuss and highlight policy updates on:

• General care management,
• Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM),
• Telehealth,
• Rural Health Clinic (RHC),
• Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) policy updates,
• Behavioral health,
• Dental services, and more.

There is no fee to attend but registration is required.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, January 30, 1:00 p.m.

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December 20, 2024

Upcoming Webinar – Expand GME Training at Your Hospital: How to Apply for Section 126 and 4122, January 16

In this one-hour webinar, hosted by RuralGME.org, the FORHP-supported organization that helps hospitals plan and develop rural residencies, will provide background information on Section 126 and 4122 with a focus on considerations for rural hospitals.

Federal legislation under Section 126 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and Section 4122 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to distribute additional residency positions (also known as slots) for physician training in underserved areas.

Eligible hospitals must use MEARIS, CMS’s online application system to apply by March 31 for 200 newly available Section 126 slots and the 200 Section 4122 slots.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, January 16, 12:00 p.m.

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December 17, 2024

Upcoming Webinar: Federal Funding and Resources from HRSA and SAMHSA, January 9

Join the Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for a lunch and learn webinar to better understanding HRSA Programs and Resources and learn to locate funding opportunities.

Target Audience:

• Health and Social Services Providers
• Health centers and public health departments
• Hospitals
• Faith and community-based organizations
• Community colleges
• Universities

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, January 9, 12:00 p.m.

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December 13, 2024

Introduction to the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program, December 18

This event will introduce the new Rural Hospital Stabilization Program (RHSP) which will assist rural hospitals across the country in improving their financial stability by expanding or adding health care services that meet community needs and keep care close to home.

Agenda

• RHSP Purpose and Goal
• Eligibility Guidelines
• Technical Assistance (TA) Overview
• Financial and Operational Consultations
• Implementation Coaching Calls
• Equipment TA
• Overall Project Timeline
• Next Steps
• Questions

Any organization that may be interested in applying for this opportunity is welcome to join the informational webinar.

Cost: Free

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

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December 6, 2024

Upcoming Webinar – Addressing Barriers to MOUD Access at Rural Community Pharmacies, December 11

Join the Center on Rural Addiction (CORA) for “Addressing Barriers to MOUD Access at Rural Community Pharmacies”, on Wednesday, December 11.

The presentation will discuss barriers to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) access at community pharmacies including how this issue affects members of rural communities.

Learning objectives:

• Describe barriers that impact MOUD dispensing in rural community pharmacies
• Outline how barriers to pharmacy-based MOUD access impacts members of rural communities
• Discuss how prescribers can work with rural pharmacies to support MOUD access
• Identify resources that can be used to increase MOUD access at community pharmacies

Participants can expect 45 minutes of presentation followed by 15 minutes for questions.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, December 11, 11:00 a.m. CT

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