Rural Spotlight

NRHA Webinar on Telehealth for Rural Hospitals

January 26, 2024

NRHA Webinar on Telehealth for Rural Hospitals

Rural health is the perfect environment to benefit from the renaissance in digital health. Join the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for an insightful webinar, Bridging Gaps in Rural Health with the Telehealth Center of Excellence Framework for Mississippi Hospitals and Beyond. The University of Mississippi Medical (UMMC) takes center stage, sharing a telehealth framework for revolutionizing healthcare access in rural Mississippi.

This webinar will consolidate experience and insights to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural hospitals and help you discover how advanced telehealth technologies and dynamic virtual workforce solutions combine to reshape healthcare delivery, ensuring comprehensive and timely services for rural communities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from UMMC, one of only two federally designated Centers of Excellence in Telehealth by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Equum Medical.

When: Wednesday, March 6, 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. CST

Click Here to Register

MBQIP 2025 Updated Resources

January 26, 2024

MBQIP 2025 Updated Resources

The Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program (MBQIP) has updated resources for the next phase of MBQIP.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is framing them as the MBQIP 2025 Core Measure set. These documents will show what measures are currently included in MBQIP, and new measures for reporting, beginning in calendar year 2025.

RQITA Monthly Edition, January 2024

January 26, 2024

RQITA Monthly Edition, January 2024

Included in this issue:

  • Questions from the Field
  • Resources and Tools
  • Upcoming Deadlines and Reporting Reminders
  • Upcoming Events

Click Here to view January Edition

Webinar on Rural Pediatrics ECHO

January 26, 2024

Webinar on Rural Pediatrics ECHO

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAPs’) National Rural Adolescent and Child Health’s (NRACH) Rural ECHO Learning Collaborative is intended for individuals who lead or are interested in le4arning about pediatric ECHOs targeting rural health care providers.

The NRACH ECHO Training Center will host ECHO programs for providers to help build capacity and provide ECHO immersion training and technical assistance to organizations interested in becoming an ECHO hub.

To join this learning collaborative click Here

To learn more, fill out this form

You can register to join throughout each quarter in 2024

Webinar: AHEAD Model in Rural, January 29

January 26, 2024

Webinar: AHEAD Model in Rural, January 29

Rural health leaders with interest in state-based value-based payment models and advancing health equity are encouraged to join this webinar to discuss the States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development model.

Intended Audience:

  • Rural Health Leaders, including
  • State agencies
  • Medicaid
  • Public Health

Objectives:

  • Describe AHEAD key elements and timeline
  • Consider AHEAD opportunities and requirements, especially from a rural perspective
  • Identify potential implications for rural hospital and primary care participation

When: January 29, 1:00 p.m. CST

Register Here for AHEAD Model in Rural

National Rural Health Resource Center Now Accepting Applications – Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project

January 26, 2024

National Rural Health Resource Center Now Accepting Applications – Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project

According to experts, it’s important to build cultural competence in health care as providers begin to focus on health equity and value-based care. A

The National Rural Health Resource Center is now accepting applications for the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project which provides selected small rural hospitals and certified RHCs with technical assistance to strengthen key elements of value-based care.

Ideal Candidates:

All eligible Small Rural Hospitals (SRHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) are encouraged to apply. Ideal applicants are those that demonstrate:

  • Need and readiness for comprehensive TA
  • A level of financial stability
  • A strong, stable leadership committed to active engagement in all phases of the project

This project will best support candidates that are not currently or have not previously received similar TA and do not have readily available support and access to VBC transition tools and resources.

For questions regarding eligibility, application or scoring process:

Learn More

Click Here for Eligibility and Application Information

Nominate Your Rural Health Heroes for 2024 NRHA Awards

January 26, 2024

Nominate Your Rural Health Heroes for 2024 NRHA Awards

Nominations are now open the National Rural Health Administration’s (NRHA’s) Rural Health Awards.

Each year NRHA honors outstanding individuals and organizations who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and well-being of others.

Previous Rural Health Award recipients have stretched the boundaries of possibility by forging innovative programs and services, making rural life healthier and more compassionate.

Nominate your favorite rural health individual, organization, program or student for these prestigious awards soon.

  • No more than three nominations per individual or organization accepted
    • If more than three nominations, only the first three considered
    • No letters of recommendation or other materials accepted, this ensures an equal platform
  • Submissions accepted online only
  • Deadline is Tuesday, February 20
    • No late submissions
    • No exceptions

Winners will be honored during NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference in New Orleans.

If you have questions about he Rural Health Awards, contact Donna Douglas at ddouglas@ruralhealth.us

Learn More about NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference

Click Here to Nominate your favorite Rural Health Hero

NRHA Annual Conference Registration is Now Open

January 26, 2024

NRHA Annual Conference Registration is Now Open

Registration is now open for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Annual Rural Health Conference, May 6-10 in New Orleans.

Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health leaders to help raise the standard for rural health with more than 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions and much more.

NRHA’s Annual Conference runs concurrently with the 9th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, and the expanded Health Equity Conference, May 6-7 and Rural Medical Education Conference May 7 occur immediately beforehand.

Act soon to nominate your rural health heroes for NRHA’s 2024 Rural Health Awards to be presented at the event.

Click Here to learn more about the NRHA 2024 Rural Health Awards

Click Here to learn more and Register for the Conference