Rural Spotlight

January 22, 2024

NRHA Webinar – Bridging Gaps in Rural Health with the Telehealth Center of Excellence Framework for Mississippi Hospitals and Beyond, March 6

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 as the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) takes center stage, sharing a telehealth framework for revolutionizing healthcare access in rural Mississippi, particularly in the Delta Region, which is extensible to rural communities around the nation.

Vast geographies and lack of provider resourcing historically have disadvantaged rural health systems, yet today, telehealth-enabled clinical workforces, like those available through Equum Medical, are providing dynamic resourcing that allows real-time allocation of healthcare professionals and resources based on patient needs, demand fluctuations, and service availability.

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

Cost: No Cost

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January 22, 2024

NRHA Webinar – New 2024 Price Transparency Rules and How CAHs Can Financially Benefit, February 27

Join NRHA for this expert-led webinar to navigate the new 2024 Price Transparency requirements for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Discover actionable strategies to turn transparency into financial advantage for your hospital.

When: Tuesday, February 27, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Cost: No Cost

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January 22, 2024

NRHA Webinar – Developing a Strong Threat Management and Governance Program in Rural Healthcare and Beyond, January 30

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, effective threat management stands as a vital element in delivering quality care. This tailored webinar is crafted for rural healthcare executives to explore essential practical strategies to fortify security measures, protect patient data, and ensure the resilience of healthcare systems in rural settings.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and assess the distinct threat landscape in rural healthcare settings, understanding the specific challenges and vulnerabilities faced
• Explore practical best practices in proactive threat management, focusing on identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks in rural healthcare systems
• Implement effective governance control measures tailored for rural healthcare organizations to ensure compliance and robust security protocols
• Acquire actionable strategies and tools to strengthen cybersecurity resilience, addressing prevalent challenges of data breaches and cyber threats in rural healthcare contexts
• Integrate a comprehensive understanding of threat management into rural healthcare operations, empowering executives to fortify security measures and maintain quality care standards in their unique settings

When: Tuesday, January 30, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Cost: No Cost

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January 22, 2024

NRHA Webinar – Finding Financial Support for Prescription Medications and Understanding the Medicare Reforms to Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs, January 25

Are you concerned about the growing challenge of healthcare costs, even for those with insurance coverage? Recent data from the Kaiser Family Foundation highlights a concerning trend:

• Nearly half of U.S. adults struggle to afford their healthcare expenses
• About 50% would face difficulties covering a modest $500 unexpected medical bill

Join PAN’s Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, Amy Niles as she provides insight into the pivotal role PAN plays in ensuring patients receive essential life-saving care daily.

Throughout this webinar, Amy will guide providers through the process of assisting eligible patients in applying for PAN grants, empowering you with actionable knowledge. Amy will also review Medicare reforms, now law, that will lower costs for people on Medicare.

Attendees Will Gain a Better Understanding of:

• The role of charitable foundation assistance programs and why they are needed
• How to connect patients with assistance through PAN’s disease-specific funds
• The Medicare reforms enacted through the Inflation Reduction Act (August 2022) will improve access to care for millions of people on Medicare

When: Thursday, January 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST

Cost: No Charge

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