Collaboration among rural health care executives will be critical during this transformative period when the field begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. To explore the new landscape in greater detail, the nation鈥檚 top leaders will come together during the virtual AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Feb. 17-18.
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The 黑料正能量 Association鈥檚 2022 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, February 6-9, Phoenix, AZ, brings together top practitioners and thinkers to share strategies and resources for accelerating the shift to a more integrated and sustainable rural health system. We鈥檒l examine the most significant operational, financial and environmental challenges including the post-pandemic impact on rural hospitals and their communities, and present innovative approaches that will enable you to transform your organization鈥檚 care delivery model and business practices.
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality announced two winners of its $50,000 cross-sectional innovation prize to improve rural postpartum mental health: St. Peter's Health in Helena, Mont., for its maternal mental health program that identifies at-risk individuals and connects women to resources and appropriate care early in pregnancy; and Pack Health in Birmingham, Ala., for its digital health coaching program to address postpartum depression.
This case study highlights examples of capitated payment agreements that serve to increase the use and improve the quality of primary care services in rural communities. These arrangements are deployed at several levels of care management and delivery in the public and private sectors, with payment to parties such as managed care organizations, community health workers and physicians. Most of these models are enmeshed in larger, multi-agreement payment models and serve as an example of how to leverage capitated payments for specific services in conjunction with other payment methodologies such as fee-for-service, pay-for-value, and global budgeting.
Hospital outpatient departments, critical access hospitals, rural health clinics and other eligible providers may apply through Jan. 3 to participate in the Value in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment demonstration.
On this National Rural Health Day, Michelle Hood, AHA execu
In honor of today鈥檚 National Rural Health Day, the AHA has posted a series of blogs showcasing rural hospitals鈥 and health systems鈥 achievements in preserving local access to care in their communities and outlining the association鈥檚 rural legislative priorities for Congress.
In this AHA blog, Michelle Hood, AHA executive vice president and chief operating officer and president for the AHA鈥檚 Health Forum, honors the important role of local care close to home, and shares her experiences leading health care organizations serving some of America鈥檚 most rural communities.
In this AHA blog, AHA Executive Vice President Tom Nickels discusses the resources hospitals and health systems need and what additional relief Congress should deliver during the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond.
In this AHA blog, AHA Executive Vice President Tom Nickels discusses the resources hospitals and health systems need and what additional relief Congress should deliver during the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond.
As we celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 19, it鈥檚 important to recognize the work rural hospitals are doing to improve access to maternal care for mothers living in rural communities, writes Priya Bathija, AHA鈥檚 vice president of strategic initiatives.
As we celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 19, it鈥檚 important to recognize the work rural hospitals are doing to improve access to maternal care for mothers living in rural communities, writes Priya Bathija, AHA鈥檚 vice president of strategic initiatives.
For the 20% of Americans who rely on rural hospitals for their care, the blue and white 鈥淗鈥 is among the most reassuring signs they鈥檒l ever see. It signals that expert care, help and healing is available and nearby. Even if that hospital is located dozens of miles away from the patient or family it serves, it is close enough to make a difference 鈥 to be a reliable partner in health care.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a FAQ on the Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model.
While work is underway on new payment and delivery models for rural hospitals, additional, targeted actions by Congress and the administration are needed to support these hospitals and their communities, writes Erika Rogan, AHA senior associate director of policy.
While work is underway on new payment and delivery models for rural hospitals, additional, targeted actions by Congress and the Trump administration are needed to support these hospitals and their communities, writes Erika Rogan, AHA senior associate director of policy. Rogan says listening to rural hospitals鈥 concerns and ideas is essential for shaping policies that are effective and meaningful.
The AHA submitted comments in response to the Health Resources and Services Administration鈥檚 proposed changes to geographic eligibility for Federal Office of Rural Health Policy rural health grants.
The Health Resources and Services Administration鈥檚 Federal Office of Rural Health Policy is accepting comments through Oct. 23 on proposed changes to how it designates geographic areas eligible for its rural health grants.
The AHA urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to better support hospitals and health systems in rural communities through refinements to the Health Professional Shortage Area scoring approach.
Eligible organizations can apply for up to $5 million each to serve as lead organizations for the Community Transformation Track in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services鈥 Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model.
Eighty organizations in 36 states and two territories, including some hospitals and health systems, will receive close to $25 million in grants through the Health Resources and Services Administration as part of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program, the Department of Health and Human Services announced.