Category: Webinar

Webinar: Wellstar’s Blueprint for Scaling Mobile Devices Securely, September 30

September 29, 2025

Webinar: Wellstar’s Blueprint for Scaling Mobile Devices Securely, September 30

As mobile technology becomes foundational to care delivery, many health systems are expanding shared device programs – but few have a strategy to match.

In this session, Wellstar Health System IT Security Manager Clay Hall will walk through the system’s approach shared mobility, from policy and provisioning to risk mitigation and accountability.

You’ll also hear key insights from the 2025 State of Shared Mobile Devices in Healthcare report, based on feedback from more than 400 clinical and IT leaders across the U.S., Canada, UK and Australia. Findings shed light on the current state of shared-use mobility, including clinical benefits, cost savings and common threats to success.

Learnings Include:

  • How Wellstar planned for scale while streamlining workflows and reducing friction,
  • How shared device programs save an average of $1.1 million annually, and
  • The Top challenges in mobile deployment and how to get ahead of them.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, September 30, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Webinar: Partnering for Performance: What the KLAS Nurse & Staff Scheduling 2025 Report Means for Healthcare Leaders, October 30

September 26, 2025

Webinar: Partnering for Performance: What the KLAS Nurse & Staff Scheduling 2025 Report Means for Healthcare Leaders, October 30

Health systems face intensifying pressure to reduce burnout, improve staff satisfaction and get smarter about scheduling. The new 2025 KLAS Nurse & Staff Scheduling report highlights which capabilities – and vendors – are actually delivering results.

Join KLAS Research, Penn State Health and symplr as they unpack what the data reveals about mobility, automation and real-world workforce results. This timely session goes beyond rankings to help decision-makers interpret the report’s findings and apply them at the system level.

What to expect from the session:

  • Why KLAS released this report now – and what top-performing vendors are doing differently,
  • How health systems can leverage insights from the report to improve workforce satisfaction and retention, and
  • The role of mobility, automation and reporting in reducing burnout and elevating care.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, October 30, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Webinar: What AI in Healthcare Looks Like – 3 Case Studies, 3 Different Paths to Results, September 29

September 26, 2025

Webinar: What AI in Healthcare Looks Like – 3 Case Studies, 3 Different Paths to Results, September 29

AI is no longer an emerging idea in healthcare. It’s being tested and scaled across the care continuum. But what’s actually working?

This session breaks down three real-world AI use cases is healthcare that have produced measurable results. Advisory Board Executive Partner Ken Weitzel will walk through the operational challenges, leadership decisions and outcomes of each initiative.

Executives will leave with a sharper understanding of where AI is delivering value – and how to position their organizations to benefit next.

Key Takeaways:

  • What successful AI adoption actually looks like,
  • How leaders are aligning strategy, people and processes to drive results, and
  • Common mistakes to avoid when scaling AI.

Cost: Free

When: Monday, September 29, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: $264K and Counting: How One Rural Clinic Scaled RPM + CCM Without Burning Out Staff, October 2

September 26, 2025

NRHA Webinar: $264K and Counting: How One Rural Clinic Scaled RPM + CCM Without Burning Out Staff, October 2

A rural clinic is on track to earn $264K in annual reimbursements by implementing Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM). In this session, Dr. Xiaoxu Kang will share nearly two decades of healthcare experience and national recognition for advancing patient-centered Models of care to break down how this clinic made RPM and CCM successful.

Attendees will hear what worked – and what didn’t – when it came to integrating workflows, engaging providers, maintaining compliance, and protecting staff from burnout.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify practical strategies rural clinics can use to launch or optimize RPM and CCM programs,
  • Understand how workflow design and provider engagement impact sustainability and compliance, and
  • Apply lessons learned from real-world results to improve patient outcomes and strengthen clinic finances.

Join this session to see how RPM and CCM can strengthen both care delivery and the bottom line for rural clinics – without overloading your staff.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: Turning IT Challenges into Opportunity: How Freestone Medical Center Saved $500K and Expanded Care, September 30

September 26, 2025

NRHA Webinar: Turning IT Challenges into Opportunity: How Freestone Medical Center Saved $500K and Expanded Care, September 30

Many rural hospitals recognize that their IT systems need an upgrade, but they lack the time, staff, or budget to undertake a comprehensive overhaul. This session shares how one rural facility took a phased, strategic approach to modernization, resulting in improved cybersecurity, reduced downtime, and over $500,000 reinvested into expanded care delivery.

You’ll hear from Brian Doerr, a rural IT expert who has helped hospitals in more than 40 states navigate telecom funding, privacy planning, and infrastructure strategy. A frequent speaker at AHA’s Rural Healthcare Leadership Conferences. Brian brings practical, tested advice for rural leaders who need solutions, not more systems.

Participants will:

  • Learn how a phased approach to IT upgrades can minimize disruption and common pitfalls,
  • Understand how to identify and prioritize improvements that align with rural staffing and budget realities, and
  • See how tracking metrics like downtime, efficiency, and savings can support future planning and reporting.

If you’re responsible for IT decisions and stretched thin on resources, this session offers real-world strategies you can apply now, without adding complexity.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, September 30, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Complimentary MHA Webinar: Building Your Health Care Workforce with Registered Youth Apprenticeship, October 14

September 26, 2025

Complimentary MHA Webinar: Building Your Health Care Workforce with Registered Youth Apprenticeship, October 14

This virtual event will feature active Registered Youth Apprenticeship programs in health care and emphasize how to start a program, identify best practices and discuss ongoing program maintenance.

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how talent pipelines can be built from comprehensive high schools and CTEs by pairing related instruction with paid on-the-job training in health care occupations, and
  • Hear from health care employers about their program setup and tips for running a successful program.

Cost: Complimentary to All Attendees

When: Tuesday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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NRHA Webinar: Turning OR/ER Challenges into $5 Million Gains: A Rural Case Study, October 16

September 25, 2025

NRHA Webinar: Turning OR/ER Challenges into $5 Million Gains: A Rural Case Study, October 16

Johnson Memorial Health, a 58-bed rural hospital in Franklin, Indiana, uncovered $5 million in missed operating room and emergency department reimbursement through a focused review. With reimbursement gaps threatening already thin margins, the hospital needed a solution that could pinpoint missed charges and build a sustainable process for ongoing improvement. In this session, Dr. David Dunkle, President & CEO of Johnson Memorial Health and a practicing family physician, and Chris Milligan, MBA, CHFP, CRCR, a revenue cycle leader with more than 30 years of experience, share the challenges uncovered, the tools applied, and the measurable outcomes that followed.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Explore how Johnson Memorial Health identified hidden OR/ER reimbursement opportunities and applied them to recover $5M.
  • Understand the impact of physician leadership combined with revenue cycle expertise on financial sustainability.
  • Assess the role of HIM-driven reviews and leveling tools in improving reimbursement accuracy.
  • Consider low-risk approaches that can deliver measurable improvement without upfront costs.

Join this case study to see how a rural hospital turned OR/ER reimbursement challenges into measurable financial recovery and take away strategies you can evaluate for your own organization.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, October 16, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: How to Build a QAPI Program That Works: Avoid a Top Cited Deficiency in Hospitals, October 14

September 25, 2025

NRHA Webinar: How to Build a QAPI Program That Works: Avoid a Top Cited Deficiency in Hospitals, October 14

QAPI remains a frequently-cited deficiency among rural and critical access hospitals – often due to weak data practices, missing documentation, or lack of leadership accountability. These gaps don’t just impact survey results – they impact patient care.

In this practical session, you’ll learn how to design a QAPI Program that meets CMS expectations and actually drives better outcomes, even when resources are limited. You’ll walk away with tools to strengthen your program, engage your team, and avoid costly mistakes.

Donna Gorby, MLD, BSN, RN, brings deep experience from her years in rural health leadership, including roles as VP of Quality, Director of Nursing, and Regulatory Compliance Officer. She now works with hospitals across the country to strengthen their QAPI strategies and close the gap between what’s written and what’s working.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Track metrics that matter and tie them to clear performance goals.,
  • Build a system of accountability across leadership, staff, and contractors, and
  • Avoid common pitfalls like missing documentation or disconnected data.

If your QAPI Program doesn’t drive results – or if survey readiness feels like a scramble – this session gives you the structure to fix it.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, October 14, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: What Carlinville Hospital Discovered in Their Data: $50 M in Patient Leakage and a Clear Path to Growth, October 8

September 25, 2025

NRHA Webinar: What Carlinville Hospital Discovered in Their Data: $50 M in Patient Leakage and a Clear Path to Growth, October 8

When Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics dug into their data, the results were staggering: $50 million in leaked Medicare revenue, underperforming service lines, and pricing gaps that put them at a disadvantage. Instead of guessing, they acted.

In this session, Brian Burnside, FACHE, a nationally recognized rural health leader and CEO of Carlinville, shares how this team used transparent, comparative data to reclaim market share, improve financial sustainability, and expand local access. He’s joined by Chris Kemp, a data strategist with over 20 years of experience helping providers – including rural hospitals – translate analytics into results.

You’ll Learn How to:

  • Identify where your patients – and dollars – are going using real market data,
  • Benchmark your pricing against competitors to uncover negotiation power, and
  • Use analytics to strengthen local access, improve margins, and guide decisions.

If you’re leading a rural hospital and want to stop the slow drip of lost opportunity, this session shows what’s possible – when you finally see the numbers.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, October 8, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: $264K and Counting: How One Rural Clinic Scaled RPM + CCM Without Burning Out Staff, October 2

September 25, 2025

NRHA Webinar: $264K and Counting: How One Rural Clinic Scaled RPM + CCM Without Burning Out Staff, October 2

A rural Clinic is on track to earn $264K in annual reimbursements by implementing Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM). In this session, Dr. Xiaoxu Kang will share nearly two decades of healthcare experience and national recognition for advancing patient-centered models of care to break down how this clinic made RPM and CCM successful.

Attendees will hear what worked – and what didn’t – when it came to integrating workflows, engaging providers, maintaining compliance, and protecting staff from burnout.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify practical strategies rural clinics can use to launch or optimize RPM and CCM programs,
  • Understand how workflow design and provider engagement impact sustainability and compliance, and
  • Apply lessons learned from real-world results to improve patient outcomes and strengthen clinic finances.

Join this session to see how RPM and CCM can strengthen both care delivery and the bottom line for rural clinics – without overloading your staff.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, October 2, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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