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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 20h

A new Weitzman ECHO training on substance use disorder and mental health is starting in November. Topics will include evidence-based practices and treatment approaches for managing nutrition and chronic diseases. Learn more and register: education.weitzmaninstitute.org/content/weit... #ruralhealth

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 4d

This week in NRHA Today: How the government shutdown hinges on health care; urge Congress to fund rural health; rural hospitals scrap OB after mergers; rural facility survival strategies; and much more: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas... #ruralhealth

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Peiyin Hung, PhD, MSPH @peiyinhung.bsky.social · 6d

✨ An honor to serve on the planning committee for this upcoming #NASEM workshop: Diagnostic Excellence in Rural Areas!

📅 October 14 | Washington, D.C. (Hybrid available!)

Register here: ow.ly/tFIB50WIQqP

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 6d

Apply by Oct. 10 for one year of technical assistance through the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project, designed to strengthen your organization’s foundation in the key elements of value-based care. Learn more: myemail.constantcontact.com/Apply-Now--R... #ruralhealth

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 7d

The latest issue of NRHA’s Journal of Rural Health is now available online! Check it out: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17480361... #ruralhealth

The Journal of Rural Health: Vol 41, No 3

Click on the title to browse this issue

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 8d

We're happy that more than 670 clinic and CAH stakeholders could join us for NRHA's Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences last week in Kansas City! We look forward to seeing you again at our Rural Health Policy Institute in D.C. next February. #ruralhealth

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 12d

NRHA’s Brock Slabach and Carrie Cochran-McClain spoke with CMS Office of Rural Health Transformation Deputy Director Kate Sapra about the Rural Health Transformation Program. “The focus is very much making sure rural Americans have access to high-quality care.” #nrhakc25 #ruralhealth

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 12d

“If you’re a hospital board member or member of the c-suite, you need to have an accurate idea of your hospital’s risk profile and how it’s changing. Timely intervention to execute a performance improvement plan is critical,” says Jeff Sommer of Stroudwater Associates. #nrhakc25

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Grantmakers In Health @gihealth.bsky.social · 13d

As part of a joint initiative between GIH and @ruralhealth.bsky.social, the Georgia Health Policy Center conducted a landscape analysis on key actors in achieving optimal health for people in rural America.

Join this webinar on Oct 15 @ 2 pm ET to discuss key findings and how to move forward:

The Future of Rural Health and Well-Being: Findings from a Landscape Analysis and Listening Sessions - Grantmakers In Health

Grantmakers In Health and the National Rural Health Association, with support from the Georgia Health Policy Center, are leading an initiative to reimagine rural health and well-being by aligning…

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 13d

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 13d

NRHA Center for #RuralHealth Leadership staff discussed the impact of their certification programs for rural hospital leaders. “We can do difficult things alone or we can do difficult things together. This connects people in similar situations across the country.” #nrhakc25

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 13d

NRHA’s Carrie Cochran-McClain and Alexa McKinley Abel broke down the #ruralhealth impacts of H.R. 1, reminding members that advocacy is essential. “This is not business as usual in Washington. This is going to hurt everybody. We are advocating to reverse some of these changes.” #nrhakc25

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 13d

In a powerful keynote, father and daughter Todd Linden and Coco Janzen shared Coco’s journey back to health after severe depression. They offered strategies to help others fight burnout — and a heartfelt thanks to #ruralhealth providers: “What you do matters, and it saves lives.” #nrhakc25

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 13d

Tammy Norville of NOSORH reminded everyone to celebrate the #powerofrural — and eat some cake — on National Rural Health Day this fall. “It is my sincere hope you find a reason for cake every day — especially Thursday, Nov. 20.” 🎂 #ruralhealth #nrhakc25

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 13d

NRHA RHC Conference attendees heard actionable steps to help clinics prevent survey failures from the Compliance Team’s Kate Hill, who NRHA CEO Alan Morgan introduced as a “national treasure of rural health care.” 🌟 #ruralhealth #nrhakc25

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 14d

Jacinda Bunch of Simulation in Motion - Iowa discussed recent grant funding to expand clinical trainings in the state’s rural counties. This includes extra OB trainings in counties that lack these services. Learn more: sim-ia.uiowa.edu #ruralhealth #nrhakc25

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 14d

One doctor per day dies by suicide. ER physician Pamela Buchanan shared how she came back from pandemic-era burnout — and how to help others. “Burnout is the slow erosion of your purpose, passion, and power — until even the work you once loved feels impossible.” #nrhakc25 #ruralhealth

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 14d

It’s a full house at NRHA’s RHC Conference to hear Julie Quinn of Health Services Associates discuss the latest on Medicare cost reporting, rate calculations, and strategic financial practices. #nrhakc25 #ruralhealth

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 14d

“As these new systems are designed it’s important to advocate for your patients. Ultimately your facilities have the best chance of being viable and sustainable if your patients remain insured and covered,” said Sarah Hohman of NARHC in her RHC Conference keynote. #nrhakc25

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 15d

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our hometown for our Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences this week! See you soon in Kansas City. #ruralhealth #gorural

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 18d

NRHA has partnered with American Academy of Pediatrics to raise awareness within rural communities regarding certain birth defects. Learn more here: www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2025/0.... Check out resources for prevention and management of congenital cytomegalovirus: www.aap.org/ccmv #ruralhealth

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 19d

States have a short window to turn around comprehensive applications for the first tranche of $50 billion available through the Rural Health Transformation Fund — and NRHA has launched resources to help. Read about this & more in NRHA Today: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas... #ruralhealth

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 20d

More than half of America's rural hospitals no longer deliver babies, forcing parents to travel upwards of an hour to access essential health care. But instead of funding health care for rural Americans, Medicaid cuts will deepen this divide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZq9... #ruralhealth

The Biggest Threat To America’s Parents Is Here

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National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 21d

NRHA welcomes the release of the Rural Health Transformation Program notice of funding. This unprecedented federal investment in #ruralhealth directs $50B toward prevention, access, workforce, technology, and care innovation, mirroring NRHA’s priorities: www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2025/0...

National Rural Health Association @ruralhealth.bsky.social · 22d

NRHA has partnered with American Academy of Pediatrics to raise awareness within rural communities regarding certain birth defects. Learn more here: www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2025/0.... Check out resources for prevention and management of congenital syphilis: www.aap.org/congenitalsy... #ruralhealth